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New River Community College Reviews

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

  • Jordan from Hiwassee, VA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    The education that you receive there is as good as the effort you give. The college has some excellent teachers and should be taken seriously.

    Tips for prospective students

    Do not treat this college as an easy pass.

    What to do for fun

    Lounge

  • Debra from New River, VA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Currently, I am a full-time student enrolled in New River Community College majoring in Information Technology. I decided to attend a Community College, for several reasons the main being the difference in cost of tuition versus a four year University. Community Colleges are less expensive and the classrooms have fewer students in each class so the instructor has more time to give that a student that one on one time that may be needed.

    Tips for prospective students

    Maked sure you talk to your Professors, they are there to help you, use your time wisely.

    Academic Rigor

    The wonderful choice of deciding to go to a Community College is that you will recieve the same academic choices in class selection, as a four year institution. Your Professor will be there for you, there are also tutoring assistance sights.

    Dorm Life

    None

    Food and Dining

    None

    What to do for fun

    Take a yoga class, or maybe some other form of exercise to release stress.

    Bang for the buck

    Attending a Community College is less expensive, however there will always be unexpected expenses. I have had to sit in the library and check the text book out for two hours ( that is the library allows) and do my homework.

    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Graduation Day, everyone is welcome!

    Great for these types of students

    Community activities, volunteer, etc.

    Clubs and Activities

    Church Activities

    Greek Life

    None

    Campus Safety

    There is Campus Security, NRCC is located in a small town and is safe.

  • Christina from Radford, VA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Small college classes.
    Wide variety of online courses available.
    Staff eager to help.

    Tips for prospective students

    Time management, just because you don't have a deadline soon doesn't mean you have no work to do.

    Academic Rigor

    It's challenging but not to the point where the work is impossible to do. Keeps you interested.

    Dorm Life

    N/A There are no dorms at this college.

    Food and Dining

    N/A Only food here is vending machines.

    What to do for fun

    2 pool tables, ping pong, 61 television (you can bring your own gaming console), weekly activities, clubs, sports

    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    The campus is split in two locations. The main location is in Dublin while the second location is the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg. You have to pay close attention when you are signing up for classes so that you don't accidentally sign up for a class in Dublin and one following in Christiansburg in 10 minutes...when it takes at least 20 minutes to get there.

    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who enjoy smaller classrooms with more interaction with the teacher, and also great for students who want to take classes from home.

    Clubs and Activities

    I personally have not participated in any.

    Greek Life

    N/A

    Campus Safety

    There are a few security guards, the campus is pretty small and I haven't heard of anything happening there.