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Cuesta College Reviews

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Jacob from Atascadero, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Cuesta College is one of the top community colleges in California, located just outside of Beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA. If you are interested in Nursing, Music and the Arts, History, or Engineering, Cuesta college is a great great place to start your college career!!! I have had the luck to spend a year singing at Cuesta under the direction of John Knutson and Dr. Jill Anderson. They have a wealth of knowledge and skill in their areas.

    I also have had the chance to take History Classes at Cuesta with some top teachers. The US history teachers, Dr. Anthony Koeinger and Johnathan Wilson are wonderful Charismatic teachers and are a great addition to the School.
    Am enjoying being here

    San Luis Obispo is considered one of the nicest places to live in the Country!!! Golf courses, beaches, wonderful hiking trails are just a few things that constitute the area of San Luis Obispo.
    Bang for the buck

    For the First year at Cuesta (two semesters and a short summer semester) I had spent a total of about 1000 Dollars. The parking is cheap and usually plentiful, and the tuition is cheap for a wonderful school!!!!
    Tips for prospective students

    Be sure to take some PE classes because there are some great coaches at Cuesta that are very nice and incredibly knowledgeable!!! Also, if you can, take some time to explore San Luis Obispo County, places like Atascadero and Paso Robles both offer other fascinating experiences!!!

    Come to cuesta and Enjoy the wonderufl school!!!!
    Great for these types of students

    Nursing, Music and the Arts, Engineering and History/ Poli Sci are some of the best programs at Cuesta

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Kasey from Avila Beach, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    College is intended to be an eye opening, real life experience for young adults. At Cuesta the experience is certainly full of learning opportunities and I also have a lot of fun expanding my knowledge. Professors are generally excited about their jobs and are very willing to help you get the information you need.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is absolutely beautiful and the style of the buildings are almost Spanish looking. The weather is interesting, often fluctuating from foggy to blazing hot in the matter of an hour. Not all of the classrooms are up to date with technology and proper seating but the personal setting and overall friendly atmosphere make up for it.
    Bang for the buck

    Each year as high school students around the world prepare for college, many are disheartened by the reality that major universities are expensive and often very hard to get into. Luckily, community colleges have been doing an incredible job of providing excellent learning environments while still keeping prices reasonable. Even with the decline in the economy, Cuesta has kept it's staff sharp and its facility running well.
    Tips for prospective students

    The best way to ensure that your learning experience is enjoyable to to sign up for classes with professors that really love what they are doing. The single most important tool that I can recommend for new students to use is the website www.cuestaratings.com.
    Great for these types of students

    Cuesta Community College is a wonderful place for students of all kind to start. Some of the most prominent programs I can think of are the Nursing Programs and engineering/architecture programs.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    From Templeton, CA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    i like how cuesta offers different programs and helps its students to achieve their goal.
    Tips for prospective students

    i surely recommend this college for anyone interested in broadcasting.
    What to do for fun

    there is a room where students can spend time playing all kinds of games and use computers and i usually go when i'm taking my lunch and relax.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    there are no unusual traditions as far as i know.
    Great for these types of students

    anyone.
    Clubs and Activities

    all kinds of sports activity going on.

  • Timothy from Temecula, CA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    This school has excellent teachers best in the state. However, it lacks in good administration. And the counselling is terrible but I think they are in the process of fixing it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get information for yourself! counselors only know so much!
    Academic Rigor

    Quite hard if you don't do the work needed to get good grade, or have bad teachers.
    Dorm Life

    No dorms.
    Food and Dining

    Alright food for in between class time.
    What to do for fun

    Lots of clubs to get yourself involved!
    Bang for the buck

    Worth the money, relatively cheap and the instructors are great.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Right in between morro bay and Slo so there are a lot of stuff to do like hikes and adventures.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who don't want to spend a ton of money on a great school this is the one for you!
    Clubs and Activities

    Great clubs for all students and an amazing student counsel.
    Greek Life

    None.
    Campus Safety

    Really safe campus, no problems while I was there.

  • Jacob from Templeton, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Cuesta College is a wonderful option for people trying to earn a higher education that want to save money. The teachers on the staff are, for the most part, a high quality; some of which teach at the near my college, Cal Poly. It's an affordable and friendly place to learn.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure to plan what classes you will need for your major (if you know what that is). First time freshman have an earlier registration date for the first semester only, so take advantage of that by signing up for classes that are harder to get into (sciences or classes with small enrollment available). Also, make sure that you are taking as many transferable classes as possible and that you are always applying for financial aid.
    Academic Rigor

    Depending on the classes you choose to take it can range from a 1 to a 4 (1 being crazy easy- 5 being crazy hard). Make sure to study for the sciences and try learn how to study for the class by the first test.
    Dorm Life

    Cuesta has no dorms, so it's either living with parents or getting an apartment. I personally drive from North county, in Templeton because the rent is WAY cheaper.
    Food and Dining

    Cuesta has several vending machines around campus as well as a coffee stand near the library and a cafeteria, all of which have a pretty good variety of food.
    What to do for fun

    Thursday nights are farmers market in SLO, other than that there's only a 15 minute drive to the beach.
    Bang for the buck

    Make sure to see if you qualify for the BOG-waver, it covers tuition!!
    Clubs and Activities

    There are several clubs that can help you study for the harder classes as well as several other clubs you can join at your hearts desire.

  • Elina from San Luis Obispo, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Cuesta has a beautiful small campus. The teachers here will challenge you, it is a good transition school to get you ready fro a 4 year. Most people that attend Cuesta and work there are friendly and helpful.
    Tips for prospective students

    Set up regular appointments with the councilors. Transfer time will catch up to you quickly and it is important to know all of your options and responsibilities. Also, use all the resources provided for you, they are there for a reason: to help you succeed.
    Academic Rigor

    Cuesta is community college in a semester system. This allows for the professors to be able to take more time to teach and more time for you to learn. Many of my professors have been difficult, but success in those hard classes are attainable if you simply keep up with the reading and participate in class. I think that Cuesta is a good stepping stone from high school to a four year college. It is not as intense as Cal Poly for example, but the classes are harder than high school.
    Dorm Life

    Cuesta does not have on campus housing but there is plenty of student housing options. Stennner Glen is one of the popular options it is more like dorm style living if you are looking for that full college experience. Also, there are more liberal student housing options such as Mustang Village. Either place the amenities are more than satisfactory.
    Food and Dining

    San Luis Obispo has the best food! There are many places to eat down town but the only option for food on campus is the cafeteria and vending machines. The Cuesta Cafe is actually very good. I wat there probably 2 times a week and I am happy with what I get.
    What to do for fun

    There are tons of things to do in San Luis Obsipo. It is about 15 min away from the beach and there are many boutiques for shopping in the down town area. It is a college town so the night life is pretty good here.
    Bang for the buck

    It is a little more expensive to live here than in the valley but it is definitely worth it! You are so close to the beach and it is a beautiful area and it is cheaper than Santa Barbara, San Diego or other coastal areas. Cuesta is a good school and the students are all very laid back.