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Georgia Highlands College Reviews

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Daniela from Smyrna, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Georgia Highlands College was my first choice as a community college. I applied due to its low priced tuition for in-state students, the smaller classrooms (which improve the learning environment in the transition of high school to college), the fact that it is very close to home (I can get there in within fifteen minutes without traffic, twenty to twenty five with traffic). I have learned a lot overall in my these past two semester I have attended.
    Am enjoying being here

    Although I always wished for the full college experience since I was in my last high school years, GHC has made my 2 yr community college experience a very productive and different one.
    I believe beginning at a community college is the best choice for someone who wants to really focus in bringing their GPA up, and taking the hard classes first, becomes despite their difficulty, the fact that you get to be one-on-one with your professors makes it easier mentally and physically. Mentally, due to the professor knowing you by name, and being way more personal with you than at a 4 yr university. Physically, because you can see from up close what they are doing, you can hear with clarity everything they are saying, etc.
    Bang for the buck

    You definitely get more education than what you are paying for. I am currently taking a Bio class. Human Anatomy and Physiology I, which I had already taken back in high school, it is a very difficult course, but the professors make it so much easier to learn. It involves lots of memorization, long studying hours, and you need to really give it your full potential. Overall, I believe in every class I have learned so much and have had great experiences.
    I will never forget my final speech for my Service Learning Human Communications class; it was so overwhelming, although the small class size made it so much better to bear.
    Tips for prospective students

    One of the tips I would suggest for prospective students would be to definitely not miss ORIENTATION ! Orientation seems so silly for many students, yet it helps you familiarize with the campus and everything that will surround you on your first couple days. Getting lost on your first day, for instance, is not something anyone would want (:
    Also, do not pick out hard classes on your first semester; by hard classes I mean, classes you have never heard of. If you are bad at say, Science, do not start your semester with Organic Chemistry ! Although you don't want to start with the easiest ones either, because otherwise all your hard ones will fall on you in one semester, which I've seen it happen to quite a few people. Think ahead, get help from counselors in your field of interest. Say, if you are a Computer Science major, try getting help from a Computer Science or a Math professor; just something associated with your field.
    Great for these types of students

    GHC is ideal for students who did not do so well in high school and want to get into college anyway to improve their GPA and be able to start brand new to then transfer to a 4yr university of their choice.
    GHC is also ideal for students who want to reside close to home.
    GHC welcomes students of all ages and backgrounds.
    GHC is great for nursing and dental care majors. They specialize in these two fields and has one of the best Nursing programs in GA.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Jasmine from Douglasville, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Great Campuses.
    Very Diverse.
    Awesome & Helpful Staff !
    Tips for prospective students

    Choose your teachers wisely and don't try and overdue it by taking too many classes.
    Academic Rigor

    Awesome !
    Dorm Life

    Only if your on the Marietta campus !
    Food and Dining

    Unless your at the Marietta campus, you do not have a cafeteria on campus, your best bet would be local restaurants.
    What to do for fun

    Very Diverse Campus & Tons Of Different People .... The School Does Offer Clubs.
    Bang for the buck

    Classes are fairly priced and much cheaper than most colleges.
    Great for these types of students

    Focused.
    Want to get done with school fast.
    Looking for great campus that is very diverse.
    Clubs and Activities

    More like clubs rather than activities or sports.
    Campus Safety

    Some incidents, but overall it is very safe.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Samantha from Alpharetta, GA

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

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  • Debra from Powder Springs, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Georgia Highlands College is a small college atmosphere with a large college standard of excellence. The professors really want you to succeed and go above and beyond (if you are serious) to help you achieve your goals.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't wait until the last minute to apply. It is a small college and there is not an abundance of employees to process applications and information. The positive side to that is the people working there want to help you.
    Academic Rigor

    I give it five stars.
    The size of the college is small. The academic rigor is huge. There is a lot of work involved with the courses you take but when you successfully complete the course you will have a great deal of knowledge about that subject.
    Dorm Life

    I don't know.I lived off campus.
    Food and Dining

    The food has a vast array of choices. There are healthy choices if you choose to go that way. There are everyday selections that may be needed for an immediate pick me up eg. chocolate, cookies and chips. Then those choices you make after you've talked yourself out of the everyday choices like crackers, popcorn and energy bars.
    What to do for fun

    There are many on campus organizations. Many of them have activities going on on a regular basis so if you are looking there are always a variety of things to choose from.
    Bang for the buck

    I must be honest and advise you about the financial aide department. They are less than committed and I must question their knowledge of the area they are working in. I went into the financial aid office for advisement on more than one occasion and was given wrong information. When the things they were telling me didn't appear as they said it would I went back in and was told everything was fine and it should only take a few more days. When it was one week before class was to start and I felt like I was still getting the run around I insisted (I had to insist) on speaking to the supervisor. The supervisor is very knowledgeable and competent but by this time it was too late for me to obtain the monies I needed to attend school the next semester as I had planned. So be very careful when doing your financial aid because the person you speak with may sound knowledgeable but may not be. The person that suffers from this lack of knowledge is you the student.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for the non traditional student returning to school after either being in the work force, still in the work force or wanting to complete an education that was put on hold for some reason.
    Campus Safety

    The campus is well lit and very safe. I often stay until 9pm and have never felt as if I were in danger. Due to the size of the college you often see the same people over and over. You may not know their name but you recognize the face.

  • Casey from Kennesaw, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Georgia Highlands College is the perfect size for me! My classes are small enough that I get individual attention and help from my professors when I need it! The professors genuinely care about each student that they have!
    Tips for prospective students

    A student looking into Georgia Highlands needs to remember that even though it is a small college, it is still a college! It is the same amount of work! Even though it may not be mandatory, go to class! Skipping and not turning in assignments on time will only hurt you!
    Academic Rigor

    I have found the academics at Georgia Highlands to be fantastic! Teachers provide all the information needed on the exams and are willing to help if you do not understand.
    Dorm Life

    I do not personally live in the dorms at Georgia Highlands, but I have friends that do and they are great dorms! The only complaint I have heard and experienced is the internet connection.
    Food and Dining

    Students are provided with a wide variety of foods to chose from! All the food is well cooked, and taste fantstic. Food is also priced well for students on a budget!
    What to do for fun

    Campus has many fun activities monthly! Sometimes it is an on campus concert and other times is pizza and crafts! There is always something fun to do.
    Greek Life

    There is no greek life on the Georgia Highlands campus that I attend! I have tried to get some started, but nobody seems to be willing to help get the ball rolling.

  • Ashly from Douglasville, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The staff and faculty are nice and very helpful. The school is nice because they have different locations you can go to. the classes works around my schedule.
    Tips for prospective students

    DONT PROCRASTINATE YOU WILL BE OVERWHELMED !!!!!!!!! Turn in your work on time.
    What to do for fun

    Highlands Interactive Productions and Orientation Leaders we also have different events during the semester so it is really cool.

  • Tonya from Acworth, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The resources provided has made returning to school after 21 years less stressful. The Success Center provides free tutoring as well as the staff teachers provide tutoring for your specific class. I would never have imagined the transition back to college being so smooth.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't struggle, use the resources provided.
    Academic Rigor

    There have been challenges, but again, utilizing the resources provided has helped me to excel.
    Dorm Life

    I don't live on campus
    Food and Dining

    I will be able to answer this next semester when the new dining facilities aer complete.
    What to do for fun

    I have two teenage children at home, there isn't much time to take advantage of the college activities.
    Great for these types of students

    All students, new and returning.
    Campus Safety

    There seems to be security and courtesy staff located throughout campus.

  • Jessica from Rome, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Georgia Highlands College is a great school to begin your college education. Personally, I am attending classes here for my undergraduate in prepharmacy and have not been mislead yet! There are many helpful staff and faculty members who will guide you in the right direction so that you can achieve your diploma in a timely manner.
    Tips for prospective students

    Speak to an advisor as soon as you are accepted for admission. They will set you on the right track for your educational needs. Also, remember to visit the financial aid office as soon as you are accepted as well!
    Great for these types of students

    Nontraditional students, traditional students, full and part time.

  • Hoi Kiu from Hong Kong

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    NONE.
    Tips for prospective students

    NONE.
    Academic Rigor

    NONE.
    Dorm Life

    NONE.
    Food and Dining

    NONE.
    What to do for fun

    NONE.
    Bang for the buck

    NONE.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    NONE.
    Great for these types of students

    NONE.
    Clubs and Activities

    NONE.
    Greek Life

    NONE.
    Campus Safety

    NONE.

  • Denardi from Kennesaw, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    georgia highlands college is a great community school that does help to succeed/ transfer later in bigger schools/life. there are many supporting clubs. for example: brother to brother (b2b) helps the minority of man to success; such as black/latino. this club not only improves succession rate, it also makes the best out of someone.
    Tips for prospective students

    at georgia highlands college, a student must be focus, determined, and join a club.
    Dorm Life

    never lived on campus before, but from what i've heard it is decent.
    Food and Dining

    the food there is pretty good. however, the choices are limited.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are many such as: b2b, w2w and many more.

  • Bradley from Marietta, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i expected this school to be a joke because another two year school i attended was terrible. i was very pleasantly surprised because most of the professors are very good at what they do, teach relevant information, and engage the students with frequently entertaining lectures. some of the most memorable teachers that i've ever had are at this college and i wish i could drag them to whatever four-year college i wind up going to.
    Tips for prospective students

    do the work! you're not going to get good grades by sitting through lectures. you have to take the time to read the material, take good notes (in class or out of the text), and take the time the time to study those notes. i find going to the library is the best thing to do. if i try to do work at home, i generally get very little done. i read somewhere once that two hours in the library is like five hours at the dorm. this statement is very true. once, right before i started going to the library, i had a test in two days and another test a few days after. i had barely any studying done and needed to get the ball rolling. i remembered that statement about time spent in the library compared to the dorm. so i tried it out. i nailed both tests!
    Academic Rigor

    the classes i take certainly keep me busy. i have been warned by some of my professors, however, that when i'm at a four-year college it will be more challenging. i am preparing for this, but there are those things in life in which people will say something is worse or more difficult and, once it is experienced, it's not so bad.
    Dorm Life

    this is non-applicable to me as i live off campus. i do not recall hearing negative things about on-campus housing.
    Food and Dining

    this is also non-applicable to me as i attend a satellite campus of this school which is located on another college's property. this other college's food isn't bad, but i would rather go to some local restaurant whose food is better.
    What to do for fun

    in addition to going to college full-time, i work 30 hours or so a week. i receive plenty of emails of events going on for the students. most often i can't attend because i'm always at work or working on assignments and studying to keep up the grades. work is relatively flexible though, so i can get off sometimes to have a little fun. they let me off work a few weeks ago to attend a weekend event my school was participating in.
    Bang for the buck

    this was one of the selling points for the college. taking on a load of full-time classes costs around $1500 a semester.

  • Randie from Rockmart, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Dorm Life

    at georgia highlands there is not any dorm life at all, they do not offer dorms.
    Food and Dining

    georgia highlands has a pretty good place to dine at on the campus, and there are vending machines every where.
    What to do for fun

    at highlands there are some clubs and extra activities that you can sign up for, they also have a fit program which allows you to get in shape.
    Bang for the buck

    highlands is not very expensive at all and all of the professors are veryy good.
    Campus Safety

    campus safety is very important at highlands there is always someone patrolling the campus to keep you safe!

  • An OL from GA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    I received my Associates of Science from GHC. I feel extremely prepared for my next step to continue on to receive my Bachelors and Masters in Mathematics. GHC does it's job of quality instruction, the rest is up to you as a student to take advantage of it. There are also many resources to help you get the most out of your time there.
    Did enjoy being here

    I LOVED my time at GHC! I attended the Floyd campus, which is a beautiful campus with lots to do. The facilities are nice and everyone is friendly. There is always an event or some sort of entertainment happening and the school is small enough to know many people, yet still large enough to make new friends everyday. There is also the flexibility of 5 different campus locations to chose one convenient for you or to have a change of scenery each semester.
    Bang for the buck

    Your core is basically the same anywhere you go. Why pay an arm and a leg for it?? Get your start at GHC, then transfer and graduate from that expensive school. Your diploma, resume, etc will still say *degree level* from *desired school*. The classes at GHC are high quality classes with great professors that all meet the standards and requirements of the Georgia Board of Regents.
    Tips for prospective students

    *Get involved!- GHC offers many clubs, organizations, and activities. Take advantage of it and get to know some new people while having fun!
    *Get to know your professors- Professors love when you show interest in their class and take extra steps to show your effort. Visit your professors at least once during their office hours with a question or two, or maybe even to just say hello, and they will remember you! This could also come in handy if you have a borderline grade (say pass/fail). They will remember your efforts and maybe give you that .5 extra points you need to bring that grade up!
    *Meet with an advisor- The advisors are a wealth of knowledge! Meet with them before you sign up for classes each semester and get their input. They can also help you select classes you can be sure your desired school of transfer will accept.
    *Check with the school(s) you plan to transfer to afterward- Find out the requirements for the school you wish to transfer to and make sure you are taking the right classes and maintaining good grades.
    Great for these types of students

    *Great for everyone! I have seen all types here.
    *Great for those who do not want to go far from home at first.
    *Great for those who don't want to pay a lot for the basic core.
    *Great for those who do not want to be just a number.
    *Great for those with a full-time job who need the flexibility of evening classes.