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George C Wallace State Comm. Col.-Dothan Reviews

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    Rachael from Dothan, AL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Here at Wallace Community College (WCC), the learning environment is not as rigorous as I would like. I am in the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, the most difficult course I have taken (and will be taking) here is Precalculus, and I try to get everything I can out of the academics but still find the school lacking in academic rigor and am only a second semester freshman. So, if you took all or mostly honors classes in high school and thought they were a breeze or minimally challenging, or if you take AP classes in high school and do well in them, you will most likely not find this school to be challenging in the academics area. High school general classes students will find the courses to be slightly more challenging. There is one exception and that is the nursing program, which is apparently very thorough and quite demanding.
    Am enjoying being here

    Despite some cons, I am really enjoying being at this college. The lack of academic rigor is something I've had to aide by supplementing myself with out-of-class activities like reading and writing more, participating in academic groups, etc. I choose to take the optimistic route and view this as a good thing. Regularly, students will only have classes Monday through Friday (day or evening, student's choice). I have more free time than ever, allowing me to go to class, maintain a part time job, get all of my homework done, volunteer some weekends, hang out with friends weekly, all without ever feeling rushed. Everything about this college is very laid back, including the schedule, faculty and most teachers. It's a small school so it is easy to get to know people. This also means that the classes are small (20-30 students on average), giving you the opportunity to closely engage with your instructor in every course you take. The social groups/clubs, cafeteria, library and computer labs are proportional to the school's size and meets students' needs effectively. There is also free math tutoring and I can personally attest to the credulity of the tutors (my genius fiance is one of them). The campus is always very clean, it is not crowded but it is rather scenic. A negative is that the parking tends to be a bit sporadic. Despite being located in a small southern town, WCC has a considerable amount of cultural diversity. I come from a Native American background myself, and have met friends at WCC from Sudan, India and South Africa. There are also a lot of adults at WCC continuing their educations. In fact, there have been at least 2 adults in every class I have taken.
    Bang for the buck

    WCC is definitely worth your money, is you're willing to sacrifice a little bit of course difficulty as compared to a university. The tuition, fees and books total less than half the cost of most universities in Alabama when you consider their tuition, fees, books, housing and meal plans. Some students may shirk away from continuing to live at home for a while after graduation, but if you can cope with it you will save so much money as opposed to going straight to a university. Scholarships are fairly easy to come by; I was awarded two from the college when I first started here. (These two scholarships combined cover ALL of my full time tuition and fees costs and they are not big scholarships. That's how reasonable the cost is!) If you are good at writing essays and score above a 24 or so on the ACT, you can probably get a scholarship or two. Considering the available student activities and social events, free math tutoring, and other features of the college, it is a very good deal and very easy on your wallet. The cost of books is also greatly lessened by the plethora of event boards around campus where students post their used books for sale.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do not immediately discount the idea of going to a community college as I did at first. Visit the campus, weigh the costs of WCC and other schools you are considering, take into account the level of academic challenge you desire, and make sure that if you attend WCC your major is one that will transfer to a university if that is your intention. Also, many classes at WCC are not heavily reliant on the assigned text book for that class. Wait a week or two after classes have begun to find out if you will actually be needing the book, and then buy it used if you can. Explore the college's options for student activities and meet professors who teach in the field you are interested in.
    Great for these types of students

    Students accustomed to the rigor of general classes or higher ranking students who want to be able to slack off or relax their first two years of college
    Students who wish only to get a certificate or associate's degree
    Students not prepared to move off to college just yet
    Students looking to save a bundle of money
    Students interested in studying anything in the medical field
    Non-traditional students or continuing education students

  • Addison from Headland, AL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    It's a great campus with friendly teachers. Everyone here is focused on your education and are willing to help. The classrooms are usually small and you get a lot of one on one time with teachers
    Tips for prospective students

    Try hard and focus on the future and you'll do great!
    What to do for fun

    I play guitar for the school's Jazz band it's super fun.

  • Kala from Eufaula, AL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i love the atmosphere, very laid back and comfortable. the advisors and teachers are both helpful, nice, and great educators. the extracurricular activities are also pretty cool.
    Tips for prospective students

    know what degree you are wanting to pursue before just jumping in; especially if you are using financial aid.
    Academic Rigor

    excellent
    Dorm Life

    i don't live in a dorm, though they are very nice.
    Food and Dining

    great places to eat.

  • Shante from Dothan, AL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    this college is very close to home and also offer programs for immediate intry into a career.
    Tips for prospective students

    go to class and make sure you apply yourself. the instructors are concerned about you and want you to succeed they will not hold your hand to make you do the work you have to put in the time and effort to learn.
    Academic Rigor

    i really enjoy how i am challenged to think outside of the box and use the tools offered to me.
    Dorm Life

    i believe there are apartments that are close by but it is not really the atmosphere for traditional dorm life.
    Food and Dining

    cafeteria could be a little more diverse but it is okay for a quick snack in between classes.
    What to do for fun

    there are many different organizations that you can be a part of and many different festivities that are happening on campus.
    Great for these types of students

    if you are not quite ready to go off to a 4 year college, working students, and anyone looking to further education or receive credits for a current job.
    Campus Safety

    would like to see more than 2 police officers, but the environment is very friendly and i appreciate that people come to school with the right frame of mind

  • Rebekah from Dothan, AL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I have learned a lot in my first semester at Wallace. The teachers don't just look at you as a number. They look at you with the intent of helping you to succeed, and that is exactly what I love about going to Wallace.
    Am enjoying being here

    I have made numerous friends thus far while being at Wallace. We are all encouraged to get involved in the school, and community. I have joined the SGA at Wallace, and enjoy being apart of what we do around our school, and community.
    Bang for the buck

    I believe I am getting a bang for my buck. The classes are cheaper at Wallace than a big University, and we learn the same things.
    Tips for prospective students

    A prospective student needs to take the time to compare cost between Wallace, and the college they want to attend. They need to study hard now. Even though a community college might seem like it will be easy, it's not high school. It will be tougher.

  • Horacio from Ozark, AL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This applicant/student is really learning a lot here. Classroom size is very adequate to my needs and appointments are made for time intervals in which one on one conversations can be made with most instructors to clarify muddy waters.
    Am enjoying being here

    Am enjoying being here due to the amount of success that this applicant has achieved so far and future successes mainly because of the involvement in the college atmosphere of student support service programs and opportunities for scholarships.
    Bang for the buck

    Bang for the buck is not bad but with the full time role of this student and work schedule is hard to balance; scholarship opportunities are a blessing only that many of these unsuccessful attempts of scholarships are often lacking a reason why the applicant did not recieve the award.
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely a college to start because of great guidance counselors, time availability, ratio of student to instructors, and income friendly for most of the student body.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for the type of students that take pride in community involvement and wish to start in a positive tobacco free environment with great instructors.