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Southwest Virginia Community College Reviews

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

  • Daniel from North Tazewell, VA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    This school is very good, either as a place to pursue a complete education or as a starting block for the future. Class sizes are relatively small, with caring and competent teachers.

    Academic Rigor

    The academic rigor really depends on the professor you receive. However, all classes provide adequate instruction and you will learn everything you need.

    Dorm Life

    This school provides no dormitory service that i'm aware of.

    Food and Dining

    The campus cafeteria contains well prepared, delicious food, with an open dining area, either inside or out.

    What to do for fun

    The college offers many extracurricular activities,, as well as classes that are very enjoyable.

    Bang for the buck

    The tuition for Southwest is very affordable and the education is worth it.

    Great for these types of students

    Southwest is great for anyone who is looking to accomplish a quick Bachelors, or who would like to get their basic courses out of the way before they transfer. It also has many art classes, and students who enjoy studio art or craftmanship, like leatherworking and ceramics will be right at home.

    Greek Life

    Southwest does support Phi Theta Kappa, who are very active in the school.

    Campus Safety

    The campus is very safe and secure.

  • Melody from Haysi, VA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    excellent understanding teachers.
    offers some degrees fully online.
    if you qualify for the pell grant it more then likely will pay for your whole school year.

    Tips for prospective students

    if you have internet loads of the classes are available online so you don't even have to leave home. when you sell your books back sell them online...you will get more back. if you live with in the four-county transit system there is free transportation to and from school.

    Academic Rigor

    when i first came to svcc i though the classes would be push-over easy. i was really wrong. the classes are challenging and you will end up understand what you need to by the end of the classes if you keep up with your homework and reading.

    Dorm Life

    there is no dorms but you may qualify for low-income housing apartments that are on the public transit route. i would recommend the apartments in centennial heights apartments in haysi, va. there is always a bus stop here.

    Food and Dining

    the food is better than other colleges i have visited. unlike some schools they do not put laxatives in the food. the food is so feeling you should just get one egg not two. there are sodas and healthy beverages to drink. the cafeteria does close kind of early though.

    What to do for fun

    take a p.e. class like walleyball or watch a movie in the student lounge (as long as you keep good grades).

    Bang for the buck

    if you want to have a good time after hours at the school just get to know the other students. students come from at least 4 different counties, there is always something going on.

    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    there is a back to school splash every year. new students are welcome, you will always get an email about it so come and have a great time.

    Great for these types of students

    anti-social students there is online classes. social butterflies there are tons of different types of classes on campus.

    Clubs and Activities

    art club, black student union, campus crusade for christ, helping hands, international friends club, intervoice, lambda alpha epsilon, latent image club, pbl, ptk, project achieve, sota- student occupational therapy club, student government association

    Greek Life

    lambda alpha epsilon

  • Brianna from Honaker, VA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    its a good school. there are many opportunities. it is close to home.

    Tips for prospective students

    be sure to apply for all financial aid and scholarships.

    Dorm Life

    we do not have on campus dorms

    Food and Dining

    the cafeteria is a great place for lunch. the people are friendly and the food is good. the price is a little to high though.

    What to do for fun

    our school has back to school splash at the beginning of out fall semester.

  • Fatima from Richmond, VA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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