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Iowa Western Community College Reviews

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See Iowa Western Community College reviews submitted by students. Find out what students have to say about various aspects of attending Iowa Western Community College. Read about academic experiences and campus life in these free Iowa Western Community College reviews, or contribute your own Iowa Western Community College review if you're a current student there.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Val from a small town in Iowa

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The great thing about Iowa Western Community College, is that even though it's a two-year college, it doesn't lack anything that a four-year college has. I'm loving my classes, and learning quite a bit more than I thought I would from the teachers here. What I think is great about the teachers, is that they support you and become your mentors if you need them to be. That's really important because after you graduate, you'll have an abundance of teachers you can talk to from networking at Iowa Western.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is wonderful, and there's always something fun to do with friends. The only downside that I see is if you don't live on campus, which I don't. So it's kind of hard to schedule meetings and classes when I have to commute back and forth to my house.
    Bang for the buck

    You definitely get a bang for your buck here! That's exactly why I chose Iowa Western Community College. You're getting the same education, and taking the exact same classes as University students, for half the price! With the economy at it's current state, this is something that you shouldn't overlook.
    Tips for prospective students

    A very important tip for prospective students would be knowing what you want to major in before coming to Iowa Western. If you just pick General Studies, you may be stuck taking classes that you either don't like, don't count towards you degree, or even worse, you fail. So really think about what you want to major in, otherwise you might be here for more than two years!
    Great for these types of students

    I think Iowa Western is great for every type of student. We've got great sport teams, clubs to join, and a variety of majors to choose from. I definitely think there's something here for every student to enjoy.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Marquivious from South Bay, FL

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

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    Great for these types of students

    yes

  • Kayla from Council Bluffs, IA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I love the small class sizes. Makes me feel like a person, or student, rather than just another number. Instructors have been great and willing to help with any questions I have.
    Dorm Life

    I don't live in the dorms, but I hear the suites are amazing!
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who need to attend night or on-line classes.

  • Dana

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Iowa Western offers a wide variety of classes and programs. I have found that the staff is always helpful and the admissions process was very simple. Iowa Western is a great place to learn, to grow, and to academically inspired and challenged.
    Tips for prospective students

    Pick a program and stick with it. You will not regret getting your degree!
    Academic Rigor

    challenging
    Dorm Life

    i never lived on campus
    Food and Dining

    put on by the culinary students
    What to do for fun

    frolfing!

  • Andrew from Missouri Valley, IA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Best school out there! The teachers are great, and class sizes are small.
    Tips for prospective students

    Go to class all the time.

  • Emily from Council Bluffs, IA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Iowa Western is a community college with a university feel. The campus is beautiful and functional and there is definitely something for everyone here.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you do not wait for the last minute to register or pay for your classes. The admissions department gets really busy during peak times and it is sometimes very difficult to effectively communicate with the staff. But I also work full time and it's very hard to play phone tag. There's a lot of people you can email though and it goes much quicker.
    Great for these types of students

    Any type

  • Adult Student from rural Iowa

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Love the class size. Free tutoring available. Current instructors are very supportive and want all students to succeed.
    Tips for prospective students

    Attend orientation that is offered prior to attending classes. Have a goal or degree to work towards, even if you think you may change your mind. Always attend class and do your assignments when given so you do not fall behind. Make sure the credits that you are receiving will transfer if you plan to go to a four year university/college.
    Academic Rigor

    For a community college it has a lot to offer compared to other community colleges.
    Dorm Life

    Drive back and forth, though other students I have talked to love the suites that are available.
    Food and Dining

    Very nice facility. I have not personally eaten there, but it smells wonderful.
    What to do for fun

    I do not live on campus.
    Bang for the buck

    Yes, per credit hour is much less than a four year university and you can transfer a lot of the credit hours.

  • Jessica from somewhere in IA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    Great facilities, Nice Staff, Gorgeous Campus
    Tips for prospective students

    If you don't like your major, it wont hurt you to change it. Don't be afraid to try something new that interests you.
    Great for these types of students

    Any student looking to further their education.

  • Kelsi from Audubon, IA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    I love it here it is so great. It's a small campus and people are great.