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Olympic College Reviews

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Heidi

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    All of the teachers I've had the pleasure of knowing at this particular school have been extremely helpful and knowledgeable on their subject. Many relate topics we're learning with real world issues, encourage debates and utilise a variety of teaching methods.
    Am enjoying being here

    I think Olympic College has a friendly unpretentious atmosphere, with a genuinely happy faculty. It may only be a community college, but it's been a fantastic experience all in all. I only wish they had more variety of courses at every branch. Commuting to Bremerton for courses can be a pain!
    Bang for the buck

    For the level of education you're getting, it's practically a steal. As much as I wish our post - secondary schooling was free, it's only getting more and more expensive. Olympic offers courses at a fairly reasonable price, based on credit(five credit courses typically run around 425-ish). For a full time student, it typically comes out to 5,000USD annually, which is a bargain! In this case, the price does not reflect the quality - So don't overlook Olympic.
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely talk to counselors when applying for your courses, I've known plenty of people who overlook this option and end up having to take extra courses in the long run due to poor course planning! I don't recommend starting out with distance learning, it's easy to get behind or confused when you don't meet the teacher face to face. Try to take traditional classes, if at all possible!
    Great for these types of students

    Olympic will be fantastic for outgoing students, and ones that are interested in discussion and debate more than simply taking notes! I recommend Olympic to anyone unsure of their major, as you'll have the ability to explore various options without the outrageous costs of other schools.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Taylor

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Maybe I have just gotten lucky with my choice of professors, but Olympic College has provided (for the most part) instructors that try their best to connect with the students. Most teachers are willing to meet with you if you need extra help understanding the material and take advantage of new technology that can help with different learning styles. However, what you get out of it strongly correlates with the amount of effort put into studying, going to class, etc. Overall, a great education.
    Am enjoying being here

    How much you enjoy it here depends on how willing you are to meet new people, be open minded, and the attitude you bring to the college. The environment at Olympic College is friendly and there are often events held in the student center that offer a chance for you to get involved and meet others. The more involved you get, the more you will enjoy it at Olympic College.
    Bang for the buck

    This is the best part about Olympic College! For a good education (depending on how much you put into it!) you get it at an even better price. As compared to going directly into a 4 year university, I would HIGHLY recommend going to O.C. for a few of the general classes, or better yet the first two years THEN transferring. Even if you plan at stopping at an Associates degree, O.C. is definitely a bang for the buck and yet will still provide you with the resources you need to be successful.
    Tips for prospective students

    Take advantage of the advisers! They are there for a reason and appointments are really easy to make, so don't let that be the excuse for you trying to set up your schedule alone or possibly missing deadlines! Also, in the career center you can use their computers to access information exclusive to OC that you couldn't access at home in helping you to find career interests, information on other colleges and other important information. One final suggestion, O.C. offers many distance learning classes if you are having a hard time fitting your schedule the way you need it to!
    Great for these types of students

    Proactive students! Olympic College is a great place for most people but I'd say it is even greater for someone who is proactive. Don't just let college pass by, create your own success and help motivate others as well.

  • 0 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Marco from Buhl, ID

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Tasha from Bremerton, WA

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

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    In three sentences

    The campus is easily laid out and easy to get around. The staff there is very helpful and making appointments is fast and easy. Their web sight is easy to navigate through as well.
    Tips for prospective students

    Pick up the phone and call to make appointments to get your further education rolling.
    Academic Rigor

    Covers many grounds and is challenging though all the help one may need to get through it all is all around you.
    What to do for fun

    exercise and cook for family and friends
    Bang for the buck

    couponing and scholarship searching give the biggest bang for ones buck

  • Tavia from Bremerton, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    This school is great, the staff in all departments I've had to work with are super helpful! The Financial Aid department is difficult to work through, but the staff there is really good at helping the process go smoothly as possible. I'd give the school at least a 3.0
    Dorm Life

    no dorms

  • Joanadene from Port Orchard, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Olympic College provides a more liberating experience than what anyone goes into this school is expecting. There's unlimited access to help for their students sucess in all areas. As well as the teachers have great and vast knowledge to share and distribute it humbly.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you're worried about this place being a lower standard education because it's a community college, don't be, because this school seemingly provides everything they can for their students to gain everything possible out of their educational experience. They care.

    Academic Rigor

    I haven't changed but my knowledge of the world continues to grow going to this school. I've never had a lecture wasted on me where I didn't gain something insightful to inquire.
    Dorm Life

    I don't know, I live in Port Orchard, out of town.
    Food and Dining

    there's cute mom and pop places in Bremerton. Just talk to the locals, Hi Los Cafe and Pho soup for instance. OC itself has a nice place to eat where there culinary students prepare meals.
    What to do for fun

    OC is in Bremerton, but almost linked to it is the town Silverdale, where the mall is and the movies, Or in downtown Bremerton it's only one ferry ride away to the big city, Seattle, where you can pretty much google anything you'd want to do there and could sure enough do it.

  • Christine from Bremerton, WA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    Olympic College has a nice campus that is well equipped. Classes are not over crowded, which is nice because it allows most students to ask questions through out class. The professors are friendly and make time for students outside of the class room for additional help.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure to make it to campus at least 20 minutes before classes start to find parking.
    Academic Rigor

    The academic rigor is fair.
    Dorm Life

    Olympic College has no dorms.
    Food and Dining

    The Student Center has a nice cafeteria that service a variety of dishes that are made right to order.
    What to do for fun

    Students like to hand out at the student center, work out at the campus gym or play Frisbee on the lawn.

  • Alma from Groton, CT

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

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    In three sentences

    Olympic College is a professional and beautiful environment to be around. In comparison to other colleges I have attended Olympic College is top notch. In a scale of 1 to 10 I will rate Olympic College a 9.
    Tips for prospective students

    I will recommend to new to new students to enroll to all clubs OC offer. To buy used books and to take advantage of all the college has to offer.
    Academic Rigor

    Academic Rigor classes are hard so I will give a 8 form s scale of 1 to 10
    Dorm Life

    I don't have a dorm life
    Food and Dining

    All food is good sometimes the prices will over exceed however, the food is in good conditions.

  • Shelby from Silverdale, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I love Olympic College, the small size gets me more attention in my lower level classes which will prepare me to move on next year. I like how the buildings are newer and feel high tech. the teachers are generally available and will help when needed.
    Tips for prospective students

    Use the tutor centers!
    What to do for fun

    Hangout at teh bremer student center

  • Emily from Port Orchard, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    So far this school has been great with getting me in and heading down the right pathway. My teachers are very helpful and always willing to be available for extra help. Counselors are always checking in with me and giving me suggestions along the way.
    Tips for prospective students

    One tip I have is when starting you need to go in and make sure you get in contact with the right counselor for the career pathway you are going towards. if you don't they kind of bounce you around and it can get frustrating at times.
    Dorm Life

    I have not seen any dorm life, i live pretty close to the school so i am not able to rate this.
    Food and Dining

    Cafeteria is very big and clean looking.
    What to do for fun

    There is a huge gym area, that's where i go in my spare time.
    Bang for the buck

    The people here are very friendly, the sports teams are always fun to watch. Ive never felt out of place here, its always been welcoming.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    none
    Great for these types of students

    Great for all students!
    Clubs and Activities

    There are many many clubs and activitys to join and everyone is always looking for a new addition.
    Greek Life

    havent expirenced any
    Campus Safety

    Security is always around.

  • Katherine from Poulsbo, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    hit or miss on some professors. i like the science department staff. the school is mostly made up of caring people, professors, administrators and students.
    Tips for prospective students

    go to rateyourprofessors.com, its a great tool in finding the right professor for a course.
    Academic Rigor

    majority of the professors want the student to learn, not just pass the class. be prepared to study at home at least two hours for every class lecture.
    Food and Dining

    the food is made by the culinary program. a simple burger and fries meal is good, but don't trust anything too fancy.
    What to do for fun

    since this is a commuter school, try and make a study group. it makes studying fun and supportive.

  • Kristine from Kingston, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    oc is a great college for getting started on your college education. it offers a pretty good range of classes that are transferable or non-transferable, and has three campus locations. this college also offers a pretty good amount of extra-curricular activities that can appeal to a large range of personalities.
    Tips for prospective students

    if you are thinking about going to olympic college i suggest you meet with one of their advisors. they know the ins and outs of college life on campus and are there to help. it is definitly important to meet with an advisor if you plan on transfering to a four year university or another school because only certain credits transfer.
    Academic Rigor

    some call oc a glorified high school, but i believe that they offer great classes and important information. this is a community college obviously so classes are not going to be as hard as a university or private college but this college does provide you with every opportunity to succeed in your classes. i am fairly certain that every class has a tutor available if you find yourself struggling. i believe that the academic effort you put in will determine the academic standing you come out with.
    Dorm Life

    as far as i know there are not dorms available at this college.
    Food and Dining

    at the bremerton campus they have a food court and student store for your food and dining needs. they also have a coffee stand for your convenience. also you are located fairly close (5-10 min driving distance) from a large quantity of restaurants in bremerton.
    the poulsbo campus has a small student store with a couple food options, and a student area where you can eat or just chill and do homework. you are 5-10 mins driving distance from a couple different food options in poulsbo as well.
    i have not been to the shelton campus so i unfortunately have no information for you there.

    What to do for fun

    both bremerton and poulsbo campuses are located near the local hots spots. there are movie theatres near both campuses. there are parks and recerational possibilities near both campuses.
    on campus in bremerton there is a gym, and they often have different events going on for the students to attend either for free or a discounted price.
    poulsbo occasionally has events too attend as well, but it is a much smaller campus and cannot do as much.
    once you are an oc student though you can participate in all the different things at any oc campus.

    Clubs and Activities

    there are always clubs going and there are a large range of club options. each campus has at least one club going at a time so if you are looking to get involved that way you are most likely going to find the right club for your interests.
    Campus Safety

    i have never had an issue with feeling unsafe at these campuses. they have great campus security staff who are there for you and to keep the campus's in a safe working environment.

  • Susan from Bremerton, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Academic Rigor

    there are a vast amount of subjects and the people are great.
    Am enjoying being here

    A lot of new people from different
    Bang for the buck

    it does save you money when you transfer to another school
    Tips for prospective students

    1. get to know classmates, never know when your going to be sick
    2. use the tutoring centers! it helps greatly!
    3. some teachers are strict on attendance and some aren't, don't find out when it's to late.
    4. i would get books as soon as possible! the lines are long on the first week of school!
    Great for these types of students

    online students, nurse students, transfer students

  • Kevin from Poulsbo, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Most of the teachers are very good at teaching their subjects. unfortunately, there are a few that do a less than satisfactory job, based on course relevance, knowledge of said subject, and student interaction.
    Am enjoying being here

    Finding the right classes you need is very simple and campuses are very conveniently located, with 3 locations in Poulsbo, Bremerton, and Shelton. However, not all classes are taught at every location so back and forth travel from campus to campus is virtually a must. I didn't find this to be an intrusive factor for me though.
    Bang for the buck

    About 500 dollars a class may sound like a lot, but considering how many classes you take per quarter, it turns out to be a heck of a deal considering the quality of education you are getting. Also, given the courses I was taking at my previous college for about 3 grand a quarter plus materials, their community college counterparts for half the money for 3 classes, I felt like I was getting the same quality education. Only downer is that course materials are not calculated into class cost and occasionally, books will not even be cracked open so register early and get materials immediately if your looking to get discounted books.
    Tips for prospective students

    Know who your adviser is immediately and know what you want to shoot for because it can be easy to take the wrong class if your not sure. Also, if your classes are also required for certificates in the same field, don't be afraid to stray from your main degree for those certificates. Lastly, every class is not offered every quarter so prepare for this as well.
    Great for these types of students

    Olympic College is great for students looking to acquire certificates or an associates degree in a specific field, or would like to learn a central skill for a field of interest.

  • James from Bremerton, WA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The atmosphere is very open and relaxed. No pressures for content. there is a very even flow with the course loads, and lots of time to prepare for the next class.
    Am enjoying being here

    The buildings are contemporary in style, very New Generation. New construction going on, could be a distraction for some students, but I see it as much needed upgrades to the campus.
    Bang for the buck

    Well, tuition is going up this Fall. We dread the increase, but the State is doing what they can with the Market Place suffering in our current repression. We as students just have to be very money conscious.
    Tips for prospective students

    Enroll early, apply for financial aid early, set an appt. with your adviser ASAP.
    Great for these types of students

    Nursing, most transferring, and associate degree students. Some high school students may not be aware of the Running Start program.