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Merced College Reviews

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Patrick from Merced, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The curriculum is pretty straightforward, but some can be difficult. Overall, it is important to know the materials when it comes to doing well at college.
    Am enjoying being here

    Social life is both good and bad. You get to hang out with your friends, but different schedules can be an issue because it is not the same as the one in high school.
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition is less expensive than going to a 4-year university, especially for those who are living with a low-income family. Also, if you are in the honors program, you will receive more scholarship money than the ones at a 4-year university.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply for scholarships, especially for you guys that will transfer because the tuition is expensive at a 4-year university. This also includes the ones for private and out-of-state schools. There are some clubs such as the honor society, psychology club, and criminal justice club because it is important to impress the college admission.
    Great for these types of students

    This is great for any students who needs to save money and get the general education courses out of the way so you can focus on your major preparation.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Anthony from Merced, CA

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

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    Will learn a lot

    I am not as student yet but I have heard a lot from students there and a staff member there. The environment is extremely friendly. Students have a lot of positive feedback to say about. I am looking forward to being apart of their success.
    Will enjoy being here

    I have been on the campus several times and I never want to leave. It is so student-friendly and awesome.

  • 0 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Chow from Olivehurst, CA

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

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  • Leticia from Planada, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Merced College is a good college to go to as a backup plan in my honest opinion. The downside of it is that tuition keeps rising, book prices are rising and the professors seem to change them every other semester, and some professors are truly careless, and lastly some of the people that are supposed to be there to help you in offices are really rude and disrespectful. The good thing is that for some it is close to home, some professors really do care and have rigorous courses, and lastly it is still not as expensive as a university.
    Tips for prospective students

    Follow the syllabus given to you by your instructor. Try 100% no matter what, sit in the front row. And lastly always ask questions, that is why the professors are there for, to help us.
    Academic Rigor

    Very few classes are extremely challenging, most are easy to get by.
    Dorm Life

    Sadly no dorms
    Food and Dining

    There is not much to choose from, however the food that they do have is pretty satisfying.
    What to do for fun

    STUDY!! There is not many clubs, so much of the fun things to do are non-school related
    Great for these types of students

    Great for someone who lives near-by and wants to stay near home. Also great for someone who doesn't have a very high budget.

  • Hannah from Los Banos, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Merced College is a great community college! The campus has a variety of active clubs, a thriving student government, a helpful staff, and is diverse because of its location and the programs it offers to international students. This is not just any old 2-year college- the staff truly cares about the role it plays in the community, and takes the extra steps to give students the best experiences possible.
    Tips for prospective students

    I encourage new students to find out about the clubs and honors societies on campus, as well as the student government. There are a wealth of opportunities and resources on campus, including work study, study abroad, internships, field trips, and university visits. There are many ways to grow as a student here.
    Academic Rigor

    The difficulty of attending Merced College has to do most with what you are pursuing and your level of commitment to excelling. It can be easy or hard, depending on what you make of it, as well as your personal class choices. The science-related programs at this college are likely the most rigorous out of all the programs offered through the school.
    Food and Dining

    The food is decent, but expect to pay a lot if you eat in the cafeteria. However, there are lots of stores and restaurants all around the campus that offer more good-tasting and budget-friendly options for eating out.
    What to do for fun

    Every year the main campus holds a diversity week (a multicultural fair), there are dances during the fall put on by the CEO club, there are a variety of local art and theatre related activities and non-credit classes, and the campus frequently has fun events such as concerts and shows held in the theatre (chorale, chamber singers, jazz band, guitar orchestra, plays by drama students, etc.). Other local activities include charitable events, relay for life, exercise classes and clubs, movie theatres, and so on. There are more campus events as well, such as a fair-like week for clubs, club field trips, swap meets, and so on.
    Bang for the buck

    This college can provide you with a lot for a little. You can even obtain high-paying careers without needing to leave/transfer out of Merced College (such as Registered Nursing). There are a few vocational programs, a 2-year Psychology degree that is popular, a Business program with the opportunity to participate first-hand in a T-shirt making business run by the campus CEO club, and many other neat opportunities and degrees available for much less than at larger or higher-level campuses.
    Great for these types of students

    Money-savers will appreciate this college.

  • Cindy from Merced, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Merced College is a great school for students who want some educational background and/or to transfer to a 4 year College. I would rate it a 6 out of 10, because it needs a lot of work and more class options. The atmosphere is a bit disappointing because it feels crowded and classrooms are too small.
    Tips for prospective students

    Students who want to come into Merced College should take advantage of the services that they offer. Staff members are always eager to help.
    Academic Rigor

    Classes are fairly easy compared to most Colleges.
    Dorm Life

    There are no dorms.
    Food and Dining

    Food is too expensive and low quality.
    What to do for fun

    Not much.
    Bang for the buck

    They have night classes.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Some students play hacky sack under the tree with their friends in between class periods.

  • Vanessa from Orosi, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Merced College is a very good school for people who have busy schedules. They work with you and help you when you need it. I would recommend this college to anyone.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you need help with something in a class don't be afraid to ask.
    Academic Rigor

    Very good at making sure that people meet the needs and take the classes they need.
    Dorm Life

    No dorms
    Food and Dining

    The food is very good for being a college cafeteria
    What to do for fun

    There are a variety of clubs and organizations to join and alot of nature life around.

  • Andre from Livingston, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    the teachers mostly are good. a casual type of school and not too hectic. many places to get help from.
    Tips for prospective students

    free tutoring. there's a study central. workshops are held often. special classes with supplement instruction. which i'm currently taking by the way.
    Academic Rigor

    tests can be demanding on tough subjects. lots of information
    Dorm Life

    there are no dorms here.
    Food and Dining

    food is expensive but decent. at least it's not fast food. freshly cooked on the spot if you plan to have the chefs cook for you
    What to do for fun

    walk around, hang out in the cafeteria, go into the library,
    Bang for the buck

    it's cheap to live around here.
    Campus Safety

    police patrol the school just enough for you to feel safe but not so much as they are breathing down on the nape of your neck.

  • Gukirith Nagra from Atwater, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    good college for new students going to college for the first year. they offer all the classes to transfer to a csu or uc for lower cost than going to a csu or uc straight out of high school. they have good instructors.
    Tips for prospective students

    good community college.
    Academic Rigor

    the professors at merced do a well job in lectures, some do better then others but at the end of the semester you will have learned the material.
    Dorm Life

    it is a community college, no dorms.
    Food and Dining

    there are fast food restaurants near by campus.
    What to do for fun

    there's not much to do for fun except the football, basketball baseball games. all the people that attend merced simply go to class then leave. they don't bother staying or hanging out on campus.
    Bang for the buck

    merced is fair in price.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    there are really no traditions for merced.
    Great for these types of students

    any student who is looking to transfer and save money, or anyone who is working full time and wants to earn their degree or general education.
    Clubs and Activities

    merced does have many clubs about school, religion, civil liberties, study central, tutorial, math lab.
    Greek Life

    there are not fraternities nor sororities.
    Campus Safety

    merced is a safe campus. campus police are always on sight.

  • Sonia from Atwater, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    merced college is a great place to start if you cannot afford expensive four year colleges. everyone is there to help you get to where you want to be in the future. so far its been a great experience and the teachers are awesome!
    Tips for prospective students

    if you are currently attending merced college or planning on attending, you should not be shy in asking for help in planning your career path. there is so much assistance for students because they look forward for us to either graduate or transfer.
    Dorm Life

    no dorms.
    Food and Dining

    the cafeteria has various kinds of foods that are both affordable an great tasting.
    What to do for fun

    there are a lot of activities that go on at the campus such as games, competitions, surveys, and so on.

  • Michelle from Merced, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Just enrolled for the Spring 2012 semester. Don't have any input to give yet.
    Academic Rigor

    Still a new student
    Dorm Life

    Will be living off campus
    Food and Dining

    The cafeteria food is excellent

  • VALERIE from ATWATER, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The teachers are great! I always get fast responses in class and in emails from them. I tend to get into the classes I need easily too.
    Am enjoying being here

    I have been here off and on since 2003 and the campus and faculty are always friendly and inviting.
    Bang for the buck

    The cost here is comparative to most community colleges.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you ever need help or guidance go see a counselor. Do not be afraid to ask questions and seek financial aid, you will never know if you are eligible if you dont apply!
    Great for these types of students

    This school has great Allied health programs and courses available.

  • Quentin from Merced, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am a Music Major/Computer Minor attending Merced College. The courses and classes I am taking here are quite nice and giving me much of a education and focus into taking my career to the best potential it could be, or at least to the next step.
    Am enjoying being here

    Being with every student here is great. Most students you can strike up a conversation with and just chat about anything really. Social life here is amazing for being a open campus without dorms. You occasionally get some of the locals here and there for fun stuff in the quad.
    Bang for the buck

    The price couldn't be better. Even with rising fees and expensive costs, Community Colleges still far outrank most Universities and Private Schools in terms of cost, even though the education can get looked down as being less than for the price. It would be as my mom always told me, Buying by the brand doesn't exactly make the quality any better.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you want to gather a serious education that is definitely within a good price range and you don't have to make costs for Tuition, Board, Food, and everything else soar to more than 10k, then Merced College is a great start and even a great finish to your College Education.
    Great for these types of students

    Merced College is great for pretty much any students, whether they be social, non-social, Art or History or English or Math or whatever kind of Major/Minor. Merced College can and does provide when need be, even if working with Administration can be somewhat difficult at times (but it seems every school is like that)