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Carl Sandburg College Reviews

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See Carl Sandburg College reviews submitted by students. Find out what students have to say about various aspects of attending Carl Sandburg College. Read about academic experiences and campus life in these free Carl Sandburg College reviews, or contribute your own Carl Sandburg College review if you're a current student there.

  • Hannah from Stronghurst, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    CSC is helpful. CSC is friendly. CSC is amazing.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get help, that's what their there for!
    What to do for fun

    All the activities the school holds!
    Great for these types of students

    Someone who isn't ready for a four-year.

  • Lorena from Galesburg, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    good choice of classes
    tutoring help available
    campus near a park
    Tips for prospective students

    take advantage of the tutoring center
    use the library- online

    Academic Rigor

    challenging
    Dorm Life

    no dorms they are building them
    Food and Dining

    2 cafeterias to get food at

    What to do for fun

    movies
    lake storey park
    bowling
    fitness center
    Bang for the buck

    excellent education for the price
    Great for these types of students

    non tradit ional and traditional
    Campus Safety

    campus police and cameras throughout

  • Quintcy from Galesburg, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    i think that carl sandburg is a good step up high school; it allows you to feel the pace of college classes but does not take you too far from the environment of high school. carl sandburg is a great place to start.
    Tips for prospective students

    always do your homework no matter how tedious it may seem. pay close attention to your academic course to make sure that you are on track. always read the book, you never know when something that was not discussed in class will be on a test!
    Academic Rigor

    depending on your teacher the classes here can vary. i've had really good classes and some bad ones. i've had some really bad teachers that make something harder than necessary, and others that are right to the point and help you understand what you do not get.
    Food and Dining

    the food is pretty good here, much better than high school. the only thing i do not like is how expensive everything is. it is better to bring something from home.
    What to do for fun

    there is always something going on here at csc. trio has a lot of activities that are fun and great experiences. the things they do here for the students are really fun, my favorite was when the dueling pianos came.

  • Kimberly

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    sandburg was a great choice of a first college. although i did not go straight to a four year college and i started at a junior college, i do not regret it. it was a great place to start my college career and get me used to the college life.
    Tips for prospective students

    be prepared to study, study, study! college is not like high school, it is a lot harder!
    Dorm Life

    there are no dorms available at this time but they are working on building a complex a mile from the main campus to house students.
    Food and Dining

    the food on campus is pretty good. they have a few different options and many many vending machines for those that like to get something and go!
    What to do for fun

    the campus hosts many opportunities for fun. on many occasions they have games in the common areas and prizes. also, you can always play on a sports team or attend theathrical productions or sports events.
    Great for these types of students

    sandburg is great for students who don't want to spend a lot of money for a great education. also, it is good for nontraditional students such as parents, older students, and those who just want to take a few classes.

  • CSC Student, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    -my school has the best teachers.

    -all staff members (including non-teachers) are truly dedicated to education, and the students.

    -one of the top community colleges for digital technology
    Tips for prospective students

    1. talk to a counselor! they are there to help you figure out what to do next, or even what to do first

    2. don't be afraid. this school makes it easy to get comfortable, make new friends, and start learning

    3. take advantage of work study, i have had great success in using work study to gain some entry level experience.
    Academic Rigor

    i'm going to go with all 5 stars on this one, because over something like 7 semesters i have been able to maintain a 4.00 cumulative gpa. my desire to excel has been met by my teachers who make sure i never get bored, never run out of new stuff to learn, and never run out of new opportunities.
    Dorm Life

    i gave 5 stars here, so that my school doesn't lose rating for dorm life. currently we have no dorms, but they are in process of erecting the first one. it will be in a quiet location, just outside of town. no loud neighbors, and no trains (this can be a regular annoyance for people from this area). also, it could not possibly be any closer to the school (i don't believe it is technically on the schools grounds)
    Food and Dining

    five stars here too. we are a fairly small school as far as colleges go, and we have two cafeterias. there are always plenty of people hanging out in one of them, with computers, and regular events. the other cafeteria is a lot quieter, and regularly has people studying and using laptops. both cafeterias have slightly different food, although there is a lot of available food that both have. they both run meal deals, and daily specials that are unique to each one. they are friendly, professional culinary staff. the food is wonderful. definite restaurant quality.
    What to do for fun

    the town itself is not overly exciting. however, the school has lots of extra curricular activities, regular seasonal festivals, and contests for cool stuff! we have more than one person who specifically works on stuff for students to do, and she does a great job!
    Bang for the buck

    i have found the prices here absolutely reasonable. since i have tried to excel, my teachers have stayed on top of me, and given me extra work to prevent me from getting bored. this led to workstudy, experience, an impressive resume, and endless opportunity. the teachers actually care about the students, and as a result of this, many have spent lots of extra time giving us more bang for our buck.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    there's some academic guy who randomly dresses up like a penguin and walks around, and acts normal, like he isn't wearing a penguin suit. it's a bit strange, but he is friendly, and it is amusing. it really raises school spirit. everyone gets excited.
    Great for these types of students

    computer students, art students, and those who want to excel and have a caring staff, and caring, fun teachers. there are also minority outreach counselors that are very helpful.
    Clubs and Activities

    if they don't have it - you can get a faculty member to be an administrator and make it. there are so many clubs, and anyone with a good club idea is listened to.
    Greek Life

    phi theta kappa
    Campus Safety

    we have a full security staff that regularly patrol, and ensure safety. there is plenty of emergency precautions to protect from weather related issues, and lots of safety precautions for non-environmental safety issues.

  • Amanda from Galesburg, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    carl sandburg college is a 2-year school that is located in a small town. i am very grateful for the educational opportunities that it has provided me in my college pursuit. the classes are small and the teachers are friendly and approachable.
    Tips for prospective students

    look up the scholarships! apply for as many of the scholarships as you can. it is well worth the time and effort.
    Academic Rigor

    depending on the class they can range from enjoyable and easy to stay involved to difficult with a struggle to keep up. pretty average i would say even predictable for any college.
    Food and Dining

    meals offered at the loft and the cafe, as well as various vending machines throughout the campus.