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Prairie State College Reviews

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

  • Janine from Chicago Heights, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Prairie State College is a very unified and it is a good place to begin college. The campus is small but not too small so college students are able to get a college experience. Also, it provides a student with the right amount of coursework for a beginning college student.
    Tips for prospective students

    One tip I would give to prospective students is to join as many clubs as possible, especially the honors program and the sorority because it can provide scholarships for students.
    Academic Rigor

    The coursework is challenging in some classes and fair in others. Overall, it is what a student should expect when it comes to a community college. The assignments aren't as rigorous as a university, but it's more challenging than high school work.
    Dorm Life

    There are no dorms available since it is a community college. All students live off campus.
    Food and Dining

    There is one cafeteria within the school and the food is decent. It isn't the best but the quality isn't bad. However, some of the prices for some of the food is a little overpriced.
    What to do for fun

    There are many clubs and sports teams that are offered at the school. Also, there are usually concerts, activities made from clubs, and other options a student can be offered every week.
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition is reasonably priced because it is a community college. Like most colleges, they charge a student per credit hour so it depends if a student wants to participate full time or part time. There are also scholarships offered to students if they decide to attend there, which partially pays for tuition, fully pays for tuition, or helps in other ways.
    Great for these types of students

    Prairie State College is a great place for students who feel more comfortable in a close environment. It doesn't have a large campus, there are only three buildings that offer classes so it's very unified. Also, if students prefer a classroom with, at the most, 35 students in one class. The faculty is also available 24/7 whether it's office hours, email, or phone.
    Clubs and Activities

    The clubs and activites available range from sports teams to animae club. There is a wide variety and anyone can fit in somewhere.
    Greek Life

    There is a sorority offered to students if they demonstrate a good GPA and have good grades throughout a semester.
    Campus Safety

    There are security guards throughout the buildings and they also drive around in the parking lots. Anybody can also ask to be escorted to their car if they feel unsafe and they can be contacted anytime.

  • Luis from, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    prairie state is a great community college for anyone looking to further their education career. one of the things that i like about prairie state is the professors there, the professors that i had were all very knowledgable on their topics and caring and pretty much down to earth. another thing that i like about prairie state is the advisers, especially mrs. goli and mrs. heins, they're awesome advisers.
    Tips for prospective students

    be on top of your game! also, if you think that your gonna fail a class, then drop that class before the drop deadline! it can really hurt your gpa.
    Dorm Life

    there isn't any dorms
    Food and Dining

    eh ok
    What to do for fun

    hang out in the atrium or the weight room or the library.
    Bang for the buck

    prairie state is where you'll get the most bang for your buck, seriously.

  • Barbara from Homewood, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I have learned a LOT in my time there.
    Am enjoying being here

    I really enjoy the convenient location of Prairie State and flexibility to take courses on-line or in the classroom.
    Bang for the buck

    Nowhere have a I found so many course offerings for such a great price.
    Tips for prospective students

    DO NOT PUT OFF COLLEGE - get at least your Bachelor's right out of high school - I am 44 and in school not, NOT EASY !
    Great for these types of students

    Any student can benefit by attending Prairie State College, it is accredited so credits transfer quite easily whether you attend a Top 10 or other school.

  • Jasmine from Richton Park, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    It took me all the way until college to get a hold on a lot of understanding toward school work and i feel prairie state has helped me tremendously in doing so!
    Am enjoying being here

    It is a very comfortable environment and the faculty and staff are there to help.
    Bang for the buck

    Plenty of bang for the buck here! Everyone there is trying to save you money and there is always something new and exciting to get involved in.
    Tips for prospective students

    Stay focused on what you want and go for it!
    Great for these types of students

    This school is great for students who know or may not know what they want to get into, the teachers and staff are there to help with every step of the way. this college is great for any type of student!

  • Cassaundra from Country Club HIlls, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Being here in Prairie State is amazing! At first I was very nervous for starting off school in my own Community, however doing the first semester was great! The people, counselor, and professor here really knows how to help students and help them prepared for their own future.
    Am enjoying being here

    The evironment here in Prairie STate is very comforting. The work here are easy and very understandable. It's like every min I be in Prairie State is like another min of enjoying my life more as a first year Student here.
    Bang for the buck

    The money here is ok. At first it was very confusing of how they have this Payment Plan. This Plan helps a lot though when it comes to hard times and economic crisis's. You can pay half the money from your bank account then pay the other half later. With this plan, it's like a blessing to me.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you apply here I guarantee you'll have your money's worth. You can graduate from Prairie State or either pass the classes for your requirement to transfer to another class. It's really easy and you can get far from this college.
    Great for these types of students

    This school is great for graduates or anybody that doesn't know what to do in their life or wants to continue or expand their education. This is really great for anyone who's very serious about their edcuation.