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Glendale Community College Reviews

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  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Robyn from Glendale, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Glendale Community College has some wonderful faculty. The teachers are hard working despite major cut backs at the college. No matter what, the teachers encourage you to push beyond what you normally do with your learning abilities to go outside of your comfort zone. I've learned how to communicate more effectively with fellow students as well as I've become more open to asking questions and requesting tutoring from my teachers. I'd definitely take advantage of their tutoring opportunities because they are very helpful.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is well kept and the plaza, Plaza Vaquero, is green with well kept grass and trees. There are plenty of tables to sit at outside, a two floor library, and two levels to the cafeteria for people to relax with friends or study quietly. I really enjoy being able to walk across campus in about 5 minutes. My only issue with the school is that smoking is permitted so I would recommend doing your best to avoid the smoking sections of the school if you are a non-smoker.
    Bang for the buck

    This is a great college to attend if you are in need of help financially. The tuition for classes is about $26 dollars per unit. This has helped me save a lot of money as I pay for my general education classes in order to transfer to another school. Just make sure you fill out both the FAFSA and BOG in time so you can receive your financial aid on time rather than the end of the semester.
    Tips for prospective students

    Any student that attends Glendale Community College should complete their financial aid forms as soon as possible. A lot of people wait until the last minute to complete these forms so there are always long lines during the summer and fall class sessions. I'd also recommend completing your registration as soon as possible so you will be placed under priority registration when trying to get all your classes. And if you have a car, get the parking permit. They are a little expensive, but they are worth it if you have to spend a lot of time at school.
    Great for these types of students

    Glendale Community College is a great school to go to if you need a school that doesn't cost too much. It is great to attend if you live in the area and are unable to drive yet as well. The counselors are pretty helpful so I'd recommend attending here if you want to go to school for a cheaper tuition while you try to transfer to another school.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Lusine from Los Angeles, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The teachers at this school are amazing. They honestly care a lot about their student's education and prepare them for their futures.
    Am enjoying being here

    It is a very good campus with places to sit and rooms to study in. The library has cubicles for students to study in private. The campus is just overall beautiful and friendly.
    Bang for the buck

    The classes are very inexpensive and definetly worth it. You get so much quality for such a low price.
    Tips for prospective students

    Everyone who is considering a community college, whether it's for tranferring or to get a degree, should definetly consider GCC. You will learn a lot and you will be ready for anything the future throws at you.
    Great for these types of students

    GCC is great for any type of students. They have many exciting science classes for people who are interested in a science major. They have music and art classes for the artistic people. They pretty much have everything for anyone's style.

  • Anna from Glendale, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Great School to Attend. Its saved my family and I a great deal of money. I like that Glendale offers a tight knit community.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply on time.
    Take classes during the summer.
    High school students- take summer classes while still in high school to improve you registration.

    Academic Rigor

    Physics and math department is very strong.
    Glendale offers a great foundation in the math and sciences.

    English department is strong as well. Great instructors who care about their students.
    Dorm Life

    commuter school.
    buy parking permits.
    Food and Dining

    Off campus food is alright.

    Selections: Quiznos, Wrap express,coffee bean, a few mediteranean and Kabab places. I prefer to bring my own lunch.
    What to do for fun

    Dance performances, music concerts and plays.
    Bang for the buck

    Bog waiver for CA residents covers unit costs. :)
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Planetarium.

    View of the mountains and campus.
    Great for these types of students

    Driven and goal oriented.
    Clubs and Activities

    Robotics CLub and Rocketry Club !
    Campus Safety

    It's Glendale. :)

  • Victoria from Los Angeles, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Glendale College has a beautiful campus with caring teachers. Tutoring is always available and counselors set you up on the right path from the start.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure to get your financial aid completed on time. Also make an appointment with a counselor to set you up with the required courses for your dream school.
    Academic Rigor

    As long as you ask questions, and use the tools available to you (free tutoring). More than likely your grades will improve. Do not wait last minute for tutoring advice, also meet with your professor to get to know the work style they are looking for.
    Dorm Life

    No dorm life.
    Food and Dining

    The food is GREAT! Homemade and fresh! Breakfast is the best and a must-have. Be sure to eat before though, it can be costly and addicting.
    What to do for fun

    Studying and tanning in the summer, on the outside lunch tables is the best.
    Bang for the buck

    $2.90 Huevos Rancheros in the cafeteria, breakfast hour.

  • Kayla from GLendale, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Glendale College is a Get the Job done and Go type of school. It offers just about everything you need in a commuter school. Like anything, what you put in to it is what you get back.
    Tips for prospective students

    1. Classes get full, FAST! Try to get on to the priority list. If not, apply for classes as soon as registration opens up.
    2. Get involved! Clubs, sports, art, student gov. ext.
    3. Apply for financial aid! You will need every penny you can get.
    4. Make an effort to get to know your professors. They can open up doors of opportunity for you.
    Academic Rigor

    Depends on the subject and/or professor. Anything is possible. Work hard!
    Dorm Life

    Non existent.
    Food and Dining

    Nothing special.
    What to do for fun

    Grab some buddies and explore LA!
    Great for these types of students

    Looking to transfer or get an AA.
    Clubs and Activities

    We've got them. Not very spirited but they're there.

  • Monique from Burbank, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    GCC has a great variety of classes and great teachers. The campus is amazing and has many departments for students to get ahead in their of success since they have a career center, counseling, scholarship and internship offices as well as a office for students to volunteer in organizations. The list of clubs are incredibly diverse and very active in the campus at school. The library is amazing with lots of computers, desks, study rooms, copy machines and resources to help students do their best.
    Tips for prospective students

    Go to the workshops and seminars that take place on campus to learn things you would never know from friends or employers. Get appointments with a career counselor to get guided in the right track. Join clubs to be active in life and apply for volunteer work and scholarships. And most importantly, no matter if it is payed or not, get an internship somewhere, it will do you wonders once you apply for jobs in future. I got an internship at the Social Security Administration of Glendale because of Glendale Community College's job postings in the career center building! No matter if its payed or not, take the opportunity when it knocks!
    Academic Rigor

    Of coarse, this is not an easy school, you must earn your grade and put lots of effort to get an A, other wise there would be no point in school if you cannot learn. Put in the time to study, take good notes, and stay organized no matter what!
    Dorm Life

    No dorms at Glendale Community College
    Food and Dining

    Good cafeteria, and snack store has copious amounts of snacks and beverages to chose from, my favorite part of the school ! The staff is very nice and kind, makes me smile every time I go in.
    What to do for fun

    Join clubs and get involved in activities at school.
    Bang for the buck

    Glendale Community College has many internships and magazines on careers and jobs in the career counseling building available. They also offer free mental health counseling for anyone who needs help, as well as other health related help in the Health Office, and even in many different languages!
    Clubs and Activities

    Glendale has great clubs for just about anyone. They have a film club, for students who want to make thier own films and even play them on Fridays on campus for viewing.
    Campus Safety

    There are many elevators and ramps available for disabled people in wheelchairs.

  • Carol from Los Angeles, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Glendale Community College has a great art department. Tutoring services are available for math and science classes as well as English. I have had an overall good experience with social sciences teachers.
    Tips for prospective students

    See a counselor ASAP to get started on the right foot. My mistake was I took classes based on course requirements without knowing when they are offered. A counselor should know best when to take which classes.
    Academic Rigor

    This is dependent on the teacher you get. Some professors are harder than others, but in general you will have to work for it.
    Food and Dining

    I like the breakfast foods. The upstairs dining area serves burgers, salads, and soup. The downstairs dining area serves sandwiches and pizza. There's a food court outside the campus in the front entrance, so don't worry. There's a Quizno's, Coffee Bean, Flame Broilers, and more.
    Clubs and Activities

    There's a wide variety of clubs ranging from dance to environmental to the most random thing you can think of. Just find out at the Student Center!
    Campus Safety

    There is a campus police office located in the center of the campus. Glendale is a nice area. Just make sure to park close to campus when using the parking pass. The parking lot in the park doesn't receive as much patrolling as the other lots.

  • Oscar from Burbank, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    A simple little college in which students can come and get their general classes done. Food is easily accessible around campus and also parking is enough for everyone. Lastly Glendale college makes it easy to get guided to transfer out to a 4 year college.
    Tips for prospective students

    For students coming in I recommend to use every resource handed to you by the college to be successful.
    What to do for fun

    The galleria or the Americana shopping center is fun. Also at night you have downtown la about 15 min away to go clubing or bar hoping.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Police on campus. Natural seats and benches for studying or eating.
    Great for these types of students

    For any student looking for a great quiet school outside the city that gives you the opportunity to transfer easily.
    Campus Safety

    Campus police

  • Juan from Los Angeles, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    glendale community college exceeds all community college expectations. i am part of the student body government and this has allowed me to get involved with all the student body. it is a welcoming campus with a positive learning environment
    Tips for prospective students

    some tips for prospective students are join clubs get involved and take advantage of all the opportunities offered as far as counseling and school involvement
    Clubs and Activities

    more than 35 clubs available and an opportunity to be part of the student government

  • Kristina from Los Angeles, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    the campus is very clean and small, there is a lot of greenery and there is even a little water fountain in the middle of the inside of the campus. the majority of the students are armenian and ages vary from high school students to late adulthood. the student body is very friendly.
    Tips for prospective students

    if you're going to see a counselor about your stay at the school, then make sure that you see a transfer counselor versus whatever else they offer because the transfer counselors help a lot more and invest time in you.
    Academic Rigor

    you know, it really depends on your major and what you want to become, if its nursing or any of the biology courses then get ready to apply yourself for days on end because gcc is known for some of the hardest biology courses out there. math is horrible, it's almost impossible to pass.
    Dorm Life

    there are no dorms.
    Food and Dining

    if you're starving, then you'll eat what they sell, but if you want something tasty then there is always food choices across the street which are pretty good. there is a coffee bean to get your caffeine fix, flame broiler, pizza, quizno's and a mediterranean place that sells crepes, tacos and hamburgers alongside with its regular dishes.
    What to do for fun

    you can always join dance classes, they teach you things from discipline to really understanding who you are and representing it with movement. every semester the dance production throws a student show for free. you can also join a team like football or basketball.
    Bang for the buck

    though tuition has been going up per units, gcc still finds ways to accommodate to your situation via bog's, eops or fafsa, they also apparently have a system where you can pay monthly.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    they throw a welcome back to school barbeque every semester and the food is free! all of the clubs host events or sell some type of traditional food now and then and i must admit, its pretty bomb. it's like being in a melting pot of different traditions and having everyone embrace them all.
    Great for these types of students

    if you want to save some money getting your general education done, then there is a great place for you because it turns out to be a lot cheaper.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are a lot of clubs on campus and everyone is really active in those clubs. the mini food fairs are my favorite.
    Greek Life

    there's something along a scholars program that requires a gpa of 3.0 but i don't know much about it.
    Campus Safety

    the campus overall is very safe because nothing bad ever happens in glendale.

  • Corinthian from Sylmar, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    glendale has a very beautiful campus.
    glendale has very understanding teachers.
    glendale has good food.
    Tips for prospective students

    make sure you get there early for parking.
    make sure to take care of your fasfa quickly.

    Academic Rigor

    great academic rigor at glendale community college
    Dorm Life

    there are no dorms but allot of students live in the apartments nearby. i play football for glendale and been to those apartments and they have allot of cool students there.
    Food and Dining

    glendale has a nice cafeteria with cooks and a variety of different food to fit all. its cool to dine there because of the beautiful atmosphere glendale has.
    What to do for fun

    there allot of fun things going on during the semester at glendale. there is always some extra activities in the quad during spring and fall.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the football field is my favorite place to be at when im at glendale.
    Great for these types of students

    happy, socialable, smart students
    Clubs and Activities

    there are tons.
    Campus Safety

    awesome security. i barely here about crimes or fights on this campus due to the heavy protection they glendale provides us.

  • Ani from Glendale, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    incredible because of astute professors who encourage you to think critically beyond the generalities of a course - these lessons stay in your mind long after class is over.

    incredible because of the opportunities it offers students from all walks of life to figure out what they want to do, how to do it and where they will go to do it.

    incredible because of how it offers room for students to explore and pursue their interests through the broad range of services offered to aid them.

    Tips for prospective students

    you will get what you put into it - take advantage! gcc is one of the best junior colleges in the state because it has great classes, has a beautiful campus and always commits to maintain its resources for students first and foremost.
    Academic Rigor

    comparable to uc/csu/etc courses - sometimes even more difficult because of the smaller class sizes.
    Dorm Life

    none yet. commuter school, no official campus dorms offered.
    Food and Dining

    cafeterias offer ample food for a cheap price and lots of dining options nearby (just across the street).
    What to do for fun

    campus clubs offer students the chance to meet other likeminded peers and put together events or lectures for the whole college.
    Bang for the buck

    though tuition keeps rising, still a great deal for students everywhere!
    Clubs and Activities

    lots of variety and it is easy to start a club on campus.
    Campus Safety

    gpd is infamous for certain things but few, if any, serious crimes have happened at gcc.

  • Natalie from Tujunga, CA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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