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7 out of 7 people found this review useful.
Kayla from Port Charlotte, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Edison is a community college. I don't know how other community colleges are, but the first two years are basically a review of what you learned in high school. I'm not learning anything I didn't already know.
Am enjoying being here It's a bit boring here. There are not any interesting events going on. We did have events on Tuesdays last semester, but besides that, the campus is pretty small and plain. It works as a community college to get the basic classes out of the way.
Bang for the buck Edison is cheep and convenient. They do have a great nursing program, and they are best for getting the first two years of general classes out of the way. For the sake of expenses, I suggest Edison for the first two years AA Degree, then going on to a University for a Bachelors Degree.
Tips for prospective students There are almost no requirements to be accepted to Edison College. They are very lenient, but I suggest you register online. And during registration and financial services, make sure you get your paper work sorted out with plenty enough time to spare, because their admissions office is unorganized.
Great for these types of students Edison is, like I said, a good opportunity to get the first two years, AA Degree, out of the way. They are very flexible with night classes and online classes, so it is great for full time workers and back to school adults. The college also has a growing program for international students.
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5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
Angelica from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Most of what we talk about in class, you should already know in high school. However, with the more advanced classes (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Composition), they take you into a deeper world, seeing as you have more to explore certain topics.
Am enjoying being here While there are clubs, they're a bit selective (2nd year students, Honor students). Also, if you have a hectic schedule, most clubs aren't flexible enough for you to join. There are some marathons and walking events for good causes (March of Dimes, Cancer Cure,etc). They do offer free ice cream almost every month. And, they have interesting plays and musical concerts annually.
Bang for the buck Very cheap. Attend this college if you want to save money! Don't just jump into universities. Take the time to save money while you go to classes at Edison State College. Depending on which classes you take and how many, tuition can cost up to $2,000. If you have Bright Futures or any other scholarship, it will help tremendously with these expenses. Night and online classes are almost too convenient. Some professors have pdf files of their textbooks (depending on which professor you have), others don't even use the assigned textbook.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you get all your paperwork in on time. The financial office tends to be a bit sloppy with your paperwork, so have copies of everything just in case. Financial aid seems to come in a couple weeks late (sometimes 1 month flies by), so brace yourself. Also, academic advisors tend to be extremely busy most of the time, so schedule a meeting with them well in advance (weeks ahead). If you have morning classes, come to school 30 minutes to 1 hour earlier so you can park closer to your classroom. Try not to fool around a lot; it's easy to get lost in your material.
Great for these types of students Anyone who wants to save money instead of heading right to universities.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Jessica from Lehigh Acres, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I took dual enrollment classes at Edison in the past, and now that I've graduated, I'm enrolled full time. Based on the classes I've already taken, I can honestly say that I have learned new things that I'm going to keep with me for a long time.
Am enjoying being here There are lots of clubs and activities happening all the time, which is great - I was worried that I wasn't going to get that whole college experience that I was expecting. The campus is pretty and the people at the registry are really kind, but I don't really know if I enjoy Edison as of yet. Based upon what my friends who managed to get their AA's through dual enrollment at Edison told me, Edison tends to lose track of information; they're not exactly organized. One of my friends actually had to fight with the school for her credits. She had received enough credits to get her AA, but they were trying to tell her that she was a few credits short. Oh, and this is personal experience - I'm supposed to be getting money from Bright Futures but I apparently am not going to get ANY of it until September 6th, but by that point I'll already have been in class for two weeks and have payed for my tuition and books...I'm really upset that I might have to pay out of pocket for my tuition and books when I HAVE money from Bright Futures I can use! Other than that, I'm still remaining a bit positive about school. It could be worse, honestly.
Bang for the buck Very inexpensive, great for someone who doesn't have much money. With Bright Futures and financial aid, you really should have much to worry about when it comes to money...even though Edison doesn't always process that information right away.
Tips for prospective students Apply, turn in paperwork, and register for classes as early as possible. It's harder to take certain classes with the best professors and at good times if you wait too long to register for class. And if Edison tries to tell you you're missing credit when you know for certain that you're not, fight for yourself until the very end.
Great for these types of students Those who want a decent education without spending all that money.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Former Student from Naples, FL
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot If you were in honors courses in high school the lower level classes are an in depth review of what you've already learned. As you progress and if put effort into your studies you will most definitely learn a lot. Take advantage of the Learning Lab as well as your professor's office hours. They are there to help. If the book assignments are not required to be turned in do them anyway! Professors don't assign something for no reason. It could show up in the Final exam. Have you ever taken an exam and said when the heck did we do this?.
Did enjoy being here During my time at Edison I enjoyed myself. Joining a club or working for the school really makes it a much more pleasant experience. Plus you'll meet new people that way.
Bang for the buck Most definitely. Why pay the university rates for the same classes being offered at Edison? Get you AA from Edison and transfer to a University later. You'll need the money later for something else.
Tips for prospective students * If you need to take remedial classes complete them ASAP!! They will prevent you from getting into your important classes. Get them out of the way and take advantage of the Learning Lab if you need help.
* Get you papers/transcripts/FAFSA stuff done EARLY!
* Keep copies of everything you've turned in.
* Certain campuses run out of classes faster than others. Find out what the popular classes are and if you need one of them try to get into them as soon as your eligible. Especially if one is a prerequisite for another!
*See an advisor wayyy before the first day of any registration date. Otherwise you'll have to wait in line for awhile. If it can't be helped, bring something to do.
*Financial Aid is hectic towards the beginning of a new semester. You can check to see if your FAFSA has been received and processed through your Portal.
*Read your E-mails.Great for these types of students Recent High school graduates, Undecided majors, people who want to save $$, transient students, transfer students.
If you work full time there are lots of night/online classes but, that doesn't necessarily mean all of the classes you'll need will be available at night or online.Login to rate or flag the reviews
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Angela from Naples, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot It really depends on your seat to butt ratio. What are you bringing to the equation? I don't recommend Statistics.
Am enjoying being here I have not had a dull moment since I've been here!!! Always fun stuff going on!
Bang for the buck Extremely worth it!!! Dont waste money at a big university when you can pay less. I have had classes with 6 and 7 students. Talk about individual attention.
Tips for prospective students Always talk to the professor before taking the entry level class to see if you can skip it or test out.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
James from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences great school if you are on a budget. degrees focused primarily in nursing, teaching and business. great opportunity in transferring to larger schools after you get your associates degree.
Tips for prospective students be prepared to learn
Academic Rigor rigor of class depends on the teacher.
Dorm Life school does not have a dorm but will be opening one soon
Food and Dining i have never eaten at the cafeteria.
What to do for fun southwest florida has the best beaches in the world!
Bang for the buck edison has the best prices and the veterans representative is very helpful.
Great for these types of students beach lovers that want an education on a budget.
Clubs and Activities not very active in the clubs
Greek Life no fraternities or sororities
Campus Safety a security guard is always visible
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Nicole from Cape Coral, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences edison has a great staff that are willing to help you at any time! professors are very knowledgeable and provide a great service to all students. the campus is wonderful and have more than enough resources to all their students.
Tips for prospective students the worst thing you can do is pass up an amazing opportunity to study at a beautiful resourceful campus.
Academic Rigor it depends on the course and the professor but they provide extensive knowledge and learning opportunities.
Dorm Life their new dorm rooms open fall 2012!!! the floor plans look amazing can't wait to live close and comfortably next to the college!
Food and Dining they have more then enough choices to indulge in including healthy choices!
What to do for fun their are plenty of free activities to attend during the school week!! activity calenders and fliers are provided during orientation or in the cafeteria and updated every month!
Bang for the buck tuition is cheap compared to other colleges and universities! along with books and lab fees! it's practically a give away compared to them!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus there are countless traditions and awesome locations on campus! my favorite is eating lunch by the coy pond and hanging out in the art room!
Great for these types of students business students should indulge in activities and programs for this major!
Clubs and Activities very entertaining and they're are plenty of new friends to make!
Greek Life in one word amazing!
Campus Safety more then helpful! call them at any time and for anything! and they get to your location as soon as you hang up the phone!
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Ketia from Lehigh Acres, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences edison state college is a wonderful school and i'm so glad to be a student here. edison has so many clubs to join and campus activites to keep you interested. edison is my top favorite school.
Tips for prospective students come with an open mind and creative thinking and ready to learn.
Academic Rigor this is really a great school the teachers and staff are nice.
Dorm Life this is a community college so they are just building some student housing now.
Food and Dining it's a little pricey but edison cafe have some good and healthly foods.
What to do for fun there are over 25 clubs you can join and keep busy.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Jesula from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I have a great time. This is the place for me. I wouldn't leave here for anything.
Tips for prospective students Learn each and every building, get to know the teachers and staff. Become the school, make your time the best time.
Academic Rigor Basic normal academic exspectations; as fast and as simple as you can make it for you will be the best for you.
Dorm Life No dorms
Food and Dining The best meal is best enjoyed inside the cafeteria where you are surronded by peers.
What to do for fun Volley ball is the game for fame. The arts are well spent in the Barbra B Mann theatre the best in town.
Bang for the buck buy and sell books back at Edison for a great price!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus By the lake right in the center of it all, where the alligators dont bite they just wear bookbags.
Great for these types of students Reserved, family oriented, spontaneous and also diligent
Clubs and Activities Join the club the most achieeeeeeevement club!
Greek Life To be or not to be GREEK. That is the question!
Campus Safety Get this police they have there own station at the school with real police. WOW!
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Christina from Lehigh Acres, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The Professors are very friendly and generally are looking out for your interest. They care about your learning and are always happy to answer any questions you have about the course you are taking.
Am enjoying being here Edison State College is a growing campus that has tons of activities and groups that you can join. From sports to hobbies anyone can find something that they enjoy.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Mikayla from Cape Coral, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The humanities and history classes here are great!
Am enjoying being here For being a stepping stone college for me this college has been pretty decent. Its laid back and the campus is rather pretty.
Bang for the buck Great priced for classes!
Tips for prospective students Don't overwhelm yourself, most of the professors are willing to help and they give tons of opprotunity to recieve help if you need it!
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2 out of 4 people found this review useful.
Kyle from Cape Coral, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Classes are great and such a nice place.
Am enjoying being here everyone is nice in each department. flexible class schedules.
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Gregory from Naples, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences the administration in the ems program need to be taken down a peg or two and shown they are not god. however, the instructors there are dynamite. they are the best in their field and genuinely like to take the time to help.
Tips for prospective students if you can go to fgcu down the road for your degree, do it. if not, you will have to grit your teeth and bear it.
Academic Rigor not a state university, but then again, not your typical community college either.
Dorm Life community college, therefore nonexistent.
Food and Dining pretty good on and off campus. the main cafeteria is a little small, but great for what they've got.
What to do for fun it's florida, use your imagination.
Bang for the buck you'll get what you pay for, especially for the degrees that are not offered at fgcu.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus none
Great for these types of students one's looking for a short term commitment. anything more, go to a state university.
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Amber from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
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1 out of 5 people found this review useful.
Abiel from Bonita Springs, FL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
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Elisenda from Cape Coral, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison State is a great school with very helpful teachers. The school provides labs and tutoring for every subject and if they can not help you completely they find help for you in another location.
Tips for prospective students Do not second guess Edison State College they are very helpful and caring.
Academic Rigor They are very concern about each students education and try their best to assist all students to their greatest ability.
Dorm Life The dorms are newly built, but to expensive.
Food and Dining The cafeteria has daily specials. Their pressed subs and fire grilled burgers are delicious.
What to do for fun They have special activities such as free taco night, free bbq night, and free ice cream day. Sometimes they have bounce houses and other different fun activities.
Campus Safety Its not all that great but when it is time to give you a 15 dollar ticket for parking or smoking they magically show up.
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Janie from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I know that Edison State College is no walk through FGCU but it has its' charm. ESC has great landscape and some greatly dedicated teachers that really are there for us. The staff helps me, no matter how difficult the issue. All in all, Edison may not be the biggest but it is growing with us adding affordable on campus living. It is a great place to gain life long skills.
Tips for prospective students I have one great tip for prospective students, it's Listen!! Professors are there to teach us and help us, so just listen in class and take notes, you will need them.ESC has great tutoring and study labs that run late for the over achievers.
Academic Rigor In the classes that I have had we were able to work together to figure out challenging problems. Using our surroundings and bouncing ideas off of other students. We are learning great life skills, that can only be learned with hands on learning.
Dorm Life I haven't lived in the dorm, because they have been in the process of being built. But I'm really excited!
Food and Dining Great selection in food! Don't eat often at school, but there is a great variety!
What to do for fun ESC always has great gatherings for any event. Whether it be a blood drive or other fundraisers. We rock! Life is to short not to have some fun!
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Kyle from Cape Coral, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison is a great school for the parent/student learner. The ratio of professor/student is very good and professors are attentive for the most part. The school is in a great location and class times are suitable for students who have to work full time while going to school full time.
Tips for prospective students Prospective students should work hard at turning assignments in on time as the professors are pretty strict about deadlines. Future students should also be advised that there are decent student jobs available all over Fort Myers.
What to do for fun At Edison? There isn't much on campus to do for fun. Really, unless you like the beach or sitting around home there isn't much to do in Southwest Florida in general. You have to really want to live here.
Great for these types of students Edison is a great school for students who are also parents and full-time employees.
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Kristyan from Lehigh Acres, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The school is a fun and small with not too many distractions. The classes can be challenging, but the teachers are great people and want you to succeed. There are a lot of things through out campus to help you pass your classes.
Tips for prospective students Do your best in class and try to know the teachers.
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Bryan from Port Charlotte, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences It has a variety of well-educated professors. They are always willing to help you achieve your highest grades. It is safe and has many students who are friendly and kind.
Tips for prospective students Get to know your professor and show that you are interested in your studies.
Academic Rigor The faculty show much car about following the rules academically and are strict with the actions that need o be taken.
Food and Dining The food is pretty good, and it is affordable to many students. They have a Pizza Hut as well as many others choices. Most vending machines also allow debit cards so that is a plus!
Campus Safety I always see an officer riding around through the campus on a golf cart, always trying to protect our students.
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Susan from Cape Coral, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I think Edison is a good school to get your degree. At a reasonable price. Proffessors are great help.
Tips for prospective students Go to rate your proffessor and pick the good proffessors
Academic Rigor challenging, just stick with it
Dorm Life not completed yet
Food and Dining good food and tons of variety
What to do for fun beach, clubs
Bang for the buck You get a great education for your dollar
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus they have yoga, movie nights
Great for these types of students great for older students going back and new students to colllege life
Clubs and Activities tons of activities and clubs
Greek Life did not apply
Campus Safety always felt safe
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Kelley from Naples, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison is a good school to attend if you need a quick and simple degree. The location is great for local residents or if you are looking to transfer to other Florida colleges. It doesn't have the nicest campus, but it's newest buildings and overall tuition costs give Edison a competitive edge.
Tips for prospective students At Edison, it's first come, first serve so register for your classes early! For those who qualify for scholarships or financial aid, make sure you don't wait to register for those either, because it takes a long time to process.
Academic Rigor Varies from teacher to teacher.
Dorm Life At Edison's Collier Campus, there are no dorms. However, there are several apartment complexes nearby that offer rates for college student.
Food and Dining There are lots of menu items to choose from. The food is pretty good, but if you don't find anything you like, there are plenty of vending machines.
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Crystal from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Its a great school. Teachers are very helpful. There are plenty of activities to keep the students busy.
Tips for prospective students Just stay focused on your work and don't be afraid to ask for help.
Academic Rigor Its hard only if you don't understand.
Dorm Life They don't have any dorms. The school is in the process of building them now, and the will be ready by the fall.
Food and Dining Food is great it is just expensive. Where already in school seems like there trying to milk us.
What to do for fun On every day of the week its a special event that goes on.
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Alyssa from Lehigh Acres, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison is a very good school. The professors are helpful and they do a good job at teaching their subject. Edison is a great school to get started with college and to pursue your career.
Tips for prospective students A tip for prospective students is don't skip class, and also don't mess around your freshman year.
Dorm Life Dorms are being built currently.
What to do for fun There are tons of clubs and also some club sports, and the Barbara B. Mann always has awesome shows.
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Julisa from Labelle, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison is a pretty good school and is very convenient. It's a small school that's inexpensive and provides many courses. However, some of their courses aren't equivalent to some university courses, but that's the only downfall.
Tips for prospective students Work hard and start school with a plan. The advisers sometimes are inaccurate so it's best to know something before starting.
Dorm Life My campus didn't have dorms but is located five minutes from my house. I can literally walk to class!
Food and Dining My campus only has a few vending machines.
Bang for the buck At Edison, one course will run you a little over 300 bucks! That's awesome compared to a lot of schools.
Great for these types of students If you want to get your AA, AS, BA, or BS in a small setting and at a low price, this school is perfect for you.
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Kori from Cape Coral, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Has a nice campus. There some amazing professors and some not so good professors. Also has some 'new' kinks they need to work out and improve.
Tips for prospective students Go to ratemyprofessor.com before signing up for class this site is a life saver!
Academic Rigor As long as you choose your professors wisely you shouldn't have any issues.
Dorm Life None at the time but they will have it next year.
Food and Dining never had any but I heard that its good
What to do for fun they have fun little activities such as every Wednesday is wacky Wednesday and they have free stuff (food/ drinks ect.)
Bang for the buck Personal I think all schools need to lower costs.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus wacky Wednesday
Great for these types of students any
Clubs and Activities there are too many to mention
Greek Life none
Campus Safety they are around
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Rhonda from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I think the education one will get there is outstanding. However, Edison has been in some trouble with their BA in nursing accreditation, and has tried to sweep it under the rug. Overall I feel the professors do a great job in teaching!
Tips for prospective students Check their accreditation's, if you are thinking of attending a program. Make sure you fill out your FAFSA and if your not sure of something go to financial aid and ask, they will not contact you to let you know that something was filled out incorrectly. You are going to college, this is not grade school, what you put in to your classes is what you will get out of it.
Academic Rigor I am rating this a 4 based solely on the accreditation problems they are having. I would say 95% of the professors are outstanding. The office people are usually helpfull.
Dorm Life I am not sure about dorm life. They are in the process of building dorms that should be up and running this summer. This will be the first dorms that Edison has ever had!
Food and Dining The food is good but I wish they had a better selection. There are 3 places on campus to grab food however it is not the most healthy food and is a bit expensive for what you are getting.
What to do for fun There really isn't anything to do for fun on this campus. It was a community college until recently, and although it is now a state college, they have not upgraded to the state level of having any extra curricular activities.
Bang for the buck I say that the education you get for the money you pay is excellent. I have attended another state college and a University and this is by far the cheapest school I have seen. I did some research on the schools in this area and found this school to be much less expensive than surrounding schools.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus This is not a school with sorority's so there really aren't any weird and unusual traditions. This school is pretty laid back and everyone pretty much gets along with one another.
Great for these types of students Students who want to have a laid back environment with some great professors. There really are no clicks here which is nice for a student who wants to come to school and learn and not worry about their social standards. This school is great for older people as well because of the age range we have with the students.
Clubs and Activities There are very few clubs at this school outside of the the normal, the honor society, newspaper, photography and maybe a few others. As far as activities, we may have 1 or 2 a month such as build a bear, or something to do with food. Other than that it is pretty quiet.
Greek Life I am sorry but I know nothing about the Greek life at this campus.
Campus Safety Our campus is very safe, we have several campus patrol personnel that constantly drive around campus in golf carts, segways, and walk. The parking lots are well lit at night and campus security is always patrolling the parking lots.
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Emily from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison State College is a very welcoming school! It is filled with such a variety of students. There are endless choices for your major!
Tips for prospective students Edison is a very friendly school. Do not hesitate to ask questions. This school has so many options for whatever it is you want to do.
Academic Rigor I chose nursing for my major here, but there is just so many options. Anything that interests you, they have classes for it. The teachers here are outstanding!
Dorm Life The dorms are still being built, but about to finish. They have a walk in model that is amazing! It differs from other dorms because it is much more spacious, and the beds are bigger. Also, the bathroom is big.
Food and Dining They have a coffee shop that is to die for! Also, the cafeteria food is amazing!
What to do for fun This school has many activities for everyday you're at school. Also, there is the theatre right next to the school and they are always putting on shows.
Bang for the buck The coffee shop is definitely worth your buck! Also there are many places very close to Edison during your breaks.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus They have gardens throughout the school you can relax and do homework in. They also have many campaigns you can take part in.
Great for these types of students It is great for every type of students. There is such a variety of the people here, that everyone fits in.
Clubs and Activities Every day the clubs send out emails and invite you to things on campus. It i nice because there is always something going on.
Greek Life I personally am not into this, but they do have greek activities and a club.
Campus Safety Security is always patrolling the campus, the parking lots are well lit. I feel very safe on campus.
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Shanelle from Lehigh Acres, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison has a great variety of classes taught by professors genuinely interested in helping their students succeed. The environment is very peaceful and a great place to make connections and do work. There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved on campus.
Tips for prospective students Prospective students should definately check out the first year student advising office and hang around Student Life as there are many free and fun events.
Academic Rigor Edison is a place to go for many people who are returning to college or hoping to receive a lower level degree. It's better for specialized degrees such as Nursing versus getting an Associate's in Arts.
Dorm Life Edison is currently building dorms which will be done by about Fall 2012.
Food and Dining There are a few different choices in the cafeteria ranging from pizza and deli sandwiches to cooked specials everyday. There is also a cafe on campus with great coffee and smoothies.
What to do for fun On campus there are a few yoga classes as well as informative workshops and classes. Student Life also hosts many events during the week as well as on the weekends.
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Nicole from North Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison has a nice campus and is easy to navigate through. The professors vary, some are awesome and can teach you the moon, others not so much. The students are friendly and will always help out someone in need.
Tips for prospective students If you drive a car to class, get there extra early because the parking lots are WAY too small. When choosing your classes, sign up early for the best spots otherwise you may lose out. The school is open enrollment, so they accept everyone, even last minute ones.
Academic Rigor Most of the classes here that I have taken are not very challenging. There are a few professors who live to make their class an exception and try their hardest to make your life miserable. I am transferring out for the fall of 2012 with my AA and have only had two or three hard classes.
Dorm Life During the time I attended Edison housing was not available. They are currently building the dorms and they will be brand new for summer or fall 2012 I believe.
Food and Dining Edison has two eating facilities and many vending machines. The cafeteria has good food at reasonable prices, just not too much to chose from. I usually go to the on site Pizza Hut. There is also a small coffee cafe in the library the has small snack like things.
What to do for fun The school holds fun days or student festivals where they serve free food, games, and prizes. They also have movie fridays and are close to shopping and movie theaters.
Bang for the buck The tuition is super cheap! I took about 13 credits for one semester and the tuition and fees were about $1500. I had the bright futures scholarship and it brought my total for the semester down to $700. Plus the school offers financial aid to those who qualify and they accept bright futures.
Campus Safety They are everywhere, you can not get away from them. Plus they will walk you to your car if you have late night classes.
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Katie from Punta Gorda, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison is small.
Edison is affordable.
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Romina from Naples, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The campus is nice. Convenient schedules for working people. small classes equal better professor student relationship.
Tips for prospective students Take it slow. Be organized.
Academic Rigor Take summer classes.
Dorm Life Live at home sorry.
Food and Dining Good grill sandwiches.
What to do for fun Beach.
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EdisonStudent
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences This is a great school. I went here to obtain my A.A. degree and am now back to obtain my A.S. degree!
Dorm Life Edison just built dorms, Have no idea what they are like, but hey they are new!
Food and Dining Only one dining hall on campus and it is not very big.
What to do for fun Nothing on campus.
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Richard from Venice, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences A faculty of experienced professionals in the EMS field. A quality student to instructor ratio. A highly supportive team who are concerned about you doing the best you can!
Tips for prospective students Start your paperwork for selective programs to give time to make corrections or performs tasks. Plan for a good study area with a workable study time. Commit to yourself and be ready to take charge of your calender and make the time to study!
Academic Rigor What is asked is not difficult on an individual assignment. The hard part is making yourself do the many assignments found in a typical weeks workload. Very realistic to life!
Food and Dining A good on campus student cafeteria and snack bar in the student center.
What to do for fun If you are married and work full time and extra 5 minutes of sleep is a real fiesta!
Bang for the buck The biggest srtrenthg in the /ems program is the strong world experiance brought to the course from the most senior to the most junior instructor. There is no question in a students mind that the instruction is 100% applicaple to a real life EMS event!
Great for these types of students Students who are hands on and thrive on actually working with patients will do well here.
Campus Safety Campus security is very visible and emergency call boxes are easily accessible.
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Stormy from Fort Meade, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Edison State College is a great school for students looking to get a degree and start working fast. It is inexpensive and convenient. It is also easily accessible to all levels and backgrounds of students.
Tips for prospective students I suggest any prospective students take a look at what they really want out of a college and then aask whether or not Edison meets those wants.
Academic Rigor Class sizes are small and tend to be easier than University classes with the same CRN.
Dorm Life They just opened dorms on the Lee Campus, I'm not sure how that will go.
Food and Dining Good food, but I think its too expensive for college students.
What to do for fun While there are occasional on campus events going on, this is a small school, with graduation oriented goals so the level of fun is kept to a minimum.
Bang for the buck Its less expensive than university prices, and you're getting the same degree. Although book store prices are high!
Great for these types of students Commuters, single parents, students with families, full-time working students, returning students, basically all types of students, except those looking for a party school.
Clubs and Activities SGA, Rotary, Republican clubs, and the occasional relay for life teams are all I know of.
Greek Life One National Honor Society Clud with greek life origins. Not exactly sorority or fraternity level greek life.
Campus Safety Safety personel on staff 24/7 along with one police officer on campus plus the police dept training company is right next door to the college.
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Patricia from Naples, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences edison is a great location for me very close to work and home. the teachers are friendly and willing to help. most of the other students are nice as well.
Tips for prospective students they have a great tutoring program. they offer help with math, reading, and science classes.
Academic Rigor the teachers are great.
Dorm Life n.a
Food and Dining the cafeteria is nice and they have many vending machines around campus too.
What to do for fun there is a lot of picnic tables so you can sit and study or just hang out with friends in between classes.
Bang for the buck i do feel like i get my moneys worth.
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Angelica from Cape Coral, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences edison state college is a decent school with great professors. most of the professors are nice and willing to sacrifice their time to help you succeed. there are some things that they need to change but overall it's a o.k. school.
Tips for prospective students edison state college is a school limited choices. if you're like me, this school is just to test the waters and get some prerequisite courses out of the way. unless you're planning on just getting a simple degree, this school really isn't for you.
Academic Rigor academically, edison is only a 3 in my book. i find the classes not challenging enough but i see other students struggling. most of the professors there offer their time to help the struggling students become better learners.
Dorm Life right now edison is working on getting dorm up and running. they said everything should be ready to go in fall of 2012.
Food and Dining edison's choices are very limited and some are rather unhealthy. they have a decent salad bar and are now offering fresh-made sushi.
What to do for fun everyday edison offers something different for the students to enjoy. there are, music monday's, wacky wednesday's and ice cream socials. there are also some clubs and awareness meetings that are held at the school as well.
Bang for the buck edison's tuition isn't that bad for what you get. there's free tutoring and the professors are more than willing to help you with a lot.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus there are a few musicians who come on monday for, music monday. there's also a few nice places to sit, relax or study on campus. plus, every few months the school holds a art show in their gallery.
Great for these types of students this school is great for first time college students, students looking for a simple degree, and for high school dual enrollment students.
Clubs and Activities there are few clubs but not much of a variety in my opinion.
Campus Safety there have been a few incidents in the parking lots at edison. i think they're getting better at keeping students more safe though. they have installed these, help towers, and people ride around in the golf carts making sure things are okay.
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Bria from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences edison accepts a diverse group of students, which makes edison a shool of open opportunity no matter what the back ground of a student may be.
Tips for prospective students when attending any college get to know your professors because it is best to build a relationship with your professor before you attend class as a way for you to become comfortable with talking to your professor if you should need help or reccommendations later on.
Academic Rigor the classes at edison are not extremely vigorous because even if a hard class is taken there with a professor there are different tutoring options for every subject as a way for a student to succeed.
Food and Dining edison has great food options from vegeterian style to the big meat eaters. there is a side where a person can get salads, soups, subs, and etc. then on the other side is fried food, pizza, and etc.
What to do for fun when attending edison there are many clubs a person can join and even beyond that a person can come up with there own club/ organization to have at edison, but he/ she must go through some paper work to get it approved.
Great for these types of students the different clubs and activities that edison have to offer are great fo students that want to reach more than just academic excellence, but students that want to be a success academically and as a human being through interacting with different people.
Clubs and Activities there are many different clubs and activities at edison including: basketball, sga, hip hop dance team, soccor, key club, and etc.
Greek Life there are some sororities at edison that are involved with the community and helping college students to succeed more.
Campus Safety edison has security around the campus and there is a blue pole in every parking lot where a person can go and call for assistance with anything from needing there battery in there car to be charged to even more severe emergencies.
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Kelly from Fort Myers, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences edison state college is on a small, beautiful campus that is growing rapidly. this school is in the heart of the city, next to everything and is adding dorms to help students live closer to their studies. they offer a variety of classes, but not very detailed ones in the biology field.
Tips for prospective students students, there is no need to go to a large university for your first 2 years. get your a.a ad edison state college, save yourself some cash!
Academic Rigor edison is not a very difficult school as far as i have seen. i always look my teachers up and research them before taking there class so i am never in for any scary surprises.
Dorm Life no dorms currently, but they are being constructed as i type! i am looking forward to seeing how they will turn out, though i will still be living off campus, i will recommend them to incoming students.
Food and Dining edison has a great cafeteria with a large selection of food as well as a cafe in the library for your coffee and snack needs. both are centrally located though not right next to each other, wherever you are on campus, you are not too far from a quick snack or a nice meal. there are also vending machines all over campus.
What to do for fun edison always has surprises outside of the main hall such as free ice cream sundaes or snow cones. it is a state college though, not a university so the fun on campus is limited. just a short drive down the street though and there is a great night life.
Bang for the buck edison overall has a very cheap credit hour price compared to universities.
Great for these types of students great for the types of students that want to do their classes and go home or to the library to study. it is in the heart of the town and is very cheap.
Clubs and Activities many and many clubs. the only one i have checked out is the yoga club! it was very worth the time, got a great work out and it was free.
Greek Life none currently. the college is growing fast though!
Campus Safety i often see security officers around campus for safety as well as many stations to call police through the campus. very interested in student safety.
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Amanda from Lehigh Acres, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences i have attended other schools, and none of them come close to esc! the campus is beautiful (clean, relaxing environment, and smoke-free campus!), the professors are very helpful and classes are relatively small so you get that one-on-one attention that most college students seek. a+ for esc! :)
Tips for prospective students learn how to navigate the edison portal, as this will be a vital tool in keeping up-to-date with events, contacting professors and keeping in touch with classmates.
Dorm Life esc's new state-of-the-art dorm complex is slated to open fall of 2012.
Food and Dining the on-campus cafeteria serves great tasting food, and has a nice variety!
What to do for fun there's always something new to do on campus. intramural sports, music mondays (music is played outside of the student services center), movie fridays (free movies for students to watch), etc...
Bang for the buck tuition is very inexpensive, and you definitely get more than expected! the education i'm receiving at esc has proved to be more valuable than what i actually paid for the tuiton. quite the steal!
Campus Safety there is always security patrolling campus grounds and the parking lots. there are also remote notification posts located across the campus so that students can press a button to signal if they need assistance.
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