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Danielle from Hickory, NC
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The college has potential, but I feel I am not receiving the best education as possible. Mostly, the staff is great and strive to push academic excellence, but I feel the college itself just pushes for more money. The student body is overpopulated and classrooms are very crowded. I feel more like a mule than an individual student at my college.
Tips for prospective students Choose your instructors wisely, ask current students or check out ratemyprofessor.com, it's pretty acurate. My advice would be to stay on top of your work and keep your future goals clear in your mind.
Academic Rigor Most courses are at a high school level.
Dorm Life There are no dorms at my college
Food and Dining The food is pretty good, but pricey.
What to do for fun We have a pretty nice student center and the college organizes campus wide events a couple of times throughout the year. We also have various clubs to join. Events could be amped up a little but It's not too bad.
Bang for the buck The tuition is a lot cheaper than a university's, but when it comes to choosing this college, I'd pick another if you have the option
Clubs and Activities All clubs are independently organized by either staff or students. Events are organized usually by the college's event staff
Campus Safety I feel completely safe at my college, Cops are always on staff and offer services to help out with car trouble, escorting through parking lots, etc. Some crimes still happen on campus, but having security keeps it low.
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Emily from Newton, NC
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Catawba Valley Community College pushed me to excel in my studies. I finished my two-year degree, and I enjoyed most classes. I was also able to have a job and go to school at the same time.
Tips for prospective students Keep a list of what classes you need and what the prerequisites are. Pack your own lunch. Ask others about past teachers.
Academic Rigor Some classes can be very tough, but some come very easy!
Dorm Life This is a community College. There are no dorms.
Food and Dining There is a student center with food made on campus. The food reminds me of public middle school food. It's not very good. I found myself eating out of vending machines. I would suggest eating off campus nearby or going home to eat!
What to do for fun You can use their work-out room for free, play tennis or basketball, or even join a club!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is soccer field open to the public.
Great for these types of students This is a good school for students who like small campuses in the middle of the city. There is not very much to do, but one can manage if they like bowling, putt-putt, eating out, or being at a small mall.
Campus Safety We have had bomb threats and gun threats. The evacuations were poorly planned, but there has never been a serious problem. It has never been any more serious than the problems at local high schools.
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Brittany from Catawba, NC
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Catawba Valley Community College is a great place to attain your general education requirements for a four year institution, or to gain technical degrees or certification titles. Not only are the faculty and state some of the best in the state, CVCC offers tons of departmental and cultural trips and experiences. The low cost and highly rewarding education from CVCC has made it easy to succeed.
Tips for prospective students Choose your instructors wisely, as they determine what grades you will receive. Also, keep up with your own student aid and curriculum check sheets, as your advisers may not know you all that well.
Academic Rigor It depends on the instructors, as some are incredibly easy, while many math and science instructors are hard core.
Dorm Life CVCC has no dorms.
Food and Dining The Galley is a new, state of the art canteen and kitchen, with Starbucks and organic foods, as well as pizza and hot dogs. There are many options available in the Galley, and $1 hotdog Fridays are always a hit! Sometimes food is pricey and you can find things, such as chips or drinks, cheaper in the vending machines.
What to do for fun CVCC offers many clubs, outdoor activities, and field trips, as well as student entertainment events. Check campus for flyers about visiting authors or government officials or bands!
Bang for the buck CVCC is great for in state students, and you can find most textbooks used if needed.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Check out the gardens, as well as the new Mac labs on the bottom floor of the Paap building. Also, Challenger Early College High School is on campus (Go Firebirds!)
Great for these types of students Traditional, non-tradtional, looking to complete GE at a lower cost, laid back students
Campus Safety G R E A T campus safety. There are always sheriff's deputies on campus as well as CVCC security forces.
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