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Alecia from El Dorado Hills, CA
10/15/2010Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 1 of 10
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Lake Tahoe Community College is great for anyone really. Whether you just want to get your AA and ski for the rest of your life, plan to transfer or are looking into a certificate program, LTCC does it all. With transfer programs to both UCs and CSUs you still go to that four year university by starting your college experience right, at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Tips for prospective students Don't worry about fitting in or not or getting into your classes. At Lake Tahoe Community College, the staff makes it work for you and everyone--student and teacher alike--are very friendly and down to earth people. It's a great community for a college.
Bang for the buck The price per unit is lower than any other community college I know of, at only $17 per unit. Within the college itself are various vending machines as well as a student café/bookstore where you can find awesome deals on your books as well as a wide variety of snacks and drinks at discount prices. The college is filled with these types of helpful resources: an organized student services where you can find anything from a job to an appointment with a counselor, a well ordered library filled with just about any book that you would ever need as well as free internet use and DVD rentals, an up to date computer lab with free printing as well as a Math and English Success/Tutoring center located right in the middle of campus for any help you would need with either of those subjects among other subjects as well.
Am enjoying being here The actual town of Lake Tahoe is beatiful: spotted with tall pines and bordering the most beautiful lake in California. The college is no different: still minutes away from the lake it intermixes it's classrooms with tall evergreens, spacious parking lots and friendly faces. Because LTCC is a smaller college everyone tends to get to know each other and everyone is friendly and accepting.
Am learning a lot The college is fairly small, so the class sizes are typically small as well and the teachers at LTCC are dedicated—teaching classes at all times in the day to fit to the schedules of the students as well as remaining on campus to talk and meet with students. For such a small college there is a surprisingly large class listing and the great thing about the quarter system is that those classes are rotated frequently.
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Kathleen from South Lake Tahoe, CA
12/04/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 10
Categories Comments Campus Safety I feel very safe here at LTCC and in Tahoe in general. We have almost no crime.
Greek Life Not much
Clubs and Activities I am unaware of many clubs at my school
Great for these types of students Laid back outdoor types
Bang for the buck I do not pay for much so I think LTCC is a great deal.
What to do for fun The creak is very close as well as the meadow.
Food and Dining Lots of vending machines.
Dorm Life No dorm
Academic Rigor I don't have a very hard time with the schoolwork because there is always someone to help me out.
Tips for prospective students Find a reliable way to school in the winter. The bus is often late and the paths to the school get pretty rough in the snow.
In three sentences LTCC is a very beautiful school. It is small so you know everybody. It is around midtown so it is easy to get to.
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kelsey from South Lake Tahoe, CA
01/18/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
3 of 10
Categories Comments Bang for the buck Its a small college so they are reasonable and so is everything they sell.
Am enjoying being here Its a small college and you see a lot of friends and people you know.
Am learning a lot Most of the teachers are really great. They really like to work with you and make sure you get the most out of your schooling.
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Holly from South Lake Tahoe, CA
07/10/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
4 of 10
Categories Comments Great for these types of students art and science majors, outdoorsy people
Tips for prospective students Come to the campus and talk to administration staff, teachers, students; everyone is really helpful, but you have to be really proactive if you want to get anything done.
Bang for the buck As long as you are paying in-state tuition this school is super affordable. Even for out of state students, though, the education is well worth the cost. Not to mention living in Lake tahoe to attend classes...this town is amazing!
Am enjoying being here There is a really strong community at this school and activities like clubs, bbq's, and chili cook offs, keep the campus fun and the students involved. When funding allows, there also some really awesome field trip classes that can be offered.
Am learning a lot The teachers here are knowledgeable professionals, who are very involved in their fields outside of the class room. They are always kind and helpful from everything to scheduling classes to passing them as well as how to succeed in school and life beyond their individual classes.
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Kelly from Anaheim Hills, CA
06/30/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
5 of 10
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very safe, small town.
Greek Life None that I know of.
Great for these types of students Online students, relaxed students, any students!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus They have a wine festival and a huge techno concert that people from all around come for during the summer season.
Bang for the buck If you are a CA resident you can get the classes for free, or else it is only $17 per unit. Smallest class sizes around!
What to do for fun Outdoors!
Food and Dining Brothers down the street is always awesome.
Dorm Life No dorms.
Academic Rigor Some teachers want you to write novels and some just want you to take a short quiz- it all depends.
Tips for prospective students The student center staff is kind of rough and you may have to bug them repeatedly to get the financial aid actually completed!
In three sentences Wonderful location with a wide variety of classes. Very affordable and an all-online option. Small classes and relaxed feeling.
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Alexandria from South Lake Tahoe, CA
07/05/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 10
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus is pretty safe. The crime rates are insanely low. People don't worry about people stealing their things or being robbed.
Greek Life No greek life.
Clubs and Activities Clubs range from the Alley club all the way to the science and math club. You just need to find your niche. It's also fairly easy to start your own club.
Great for these types of students This school is great for students who love being outdoors and want a one on one relationship with their teachers. It's a small campus and town so you'll get to know everyone really fast.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Our mascot is a Kokanee Salmon!
Bang for the buck Although Tahoe is a hard place to live if you are not an active person, it can be an amazing experience. There is always something to do and it can be affordable.
What to do for fun If your an active person there is a lot to do such as hiking, biking, running, and swimming in the summer time. In the winter time there is skiing, back country snow shoeing. There are also several concerts and a casino area since it's located right next to Nevada.
Food and Dining There is no cafeteria but an amazing coffee cart :)
Dorm Life You live off campus with roommate or famile, no dorms.
Academic Rigor It all depends on what you want to do. I myself am a biology student so my workload is tuff, but for the most part the work load is not that bad. Teachers are realistic and aware that students have lives and have things to do.
Tips for prospective students Know what you want to do! Although this a small community college, it's also very laid back. due to the laid back atmosphere of the community college it's very easy to slip through the cracks and spend several years here trying to complete your degree. So know what you want to do and be proactive about it as much as possible.
In three sentences This college is good college, small college community college. The professors are very helpful and communicate with the students very well. This is a good school if you are looking for a small college where teachers know your name. I love it here and it has amazing financial opportunities.
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Todd from South Lake Tahoe, CA
07/19/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 10
Categories Comments Campus Safety I have never once felt unsafe at Lake Tahoe Community College. The atmosphere is unparalleled and the student body is extremely welcoming.
Greek Life There is no Greek life at LTCC. Sororities and fraternities are prohibited.
Clubs and Activities I am a member of FBLT which is a club for the Future Business Leaders of Lake Tahoe. I have participated in various community events and I have enjoyed my experience as a part of LTCC's club life.
Great for these types of students This school is great for motivated students who have a goal to progress their academic careers. LTCC boasts a strong curriculum amongst the California community colleges so I feel this school has made me a stronger student, overall. In addition, I feel I am a different person after having experienced life as a college student in Tahoe. My view of the world has expanded and I appreciate life differently than I had before my days in Tahoe.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The campus really has no special traditions or locations that I'm aware of. I do love spending time on the soccer field but in terms of special features, there really aren't any. One interesting note is that LTCC did host the first annual Snowglobe 3 -day music festival on this soccer field this past New Year.
Bang for the buck Tahoe is a tourist destination so reasonable prices are sometimes hard to come by. Whether is grocery shopping, eating out, or purchasing Heavenly lift tickets, there are some good deals available and others to stay away from.
What to do for fun In Lake Tahoe there is never a shortage of activities to participate in for fun. There is skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, basketball, swimming, jet skiing, going to the beach, stand-up paddle boarding, and many other hobbies.
Food and Dining The school cafeteria is gorgeous, but never used. The food and dining around Tahoe are great but at the college there are really no dining options for students.
Dorm Life There are no dorms at Lake Tahoe Community College. However, there are an abundance of rentals within the town.
Academic Rigor As an AP student at one of the toughest high schools in the country (Oxford Academy: Cypress, CA) I have experienced education at its highest level. LTCC has done a great job of challenging me as a student and I feel prepared to move on to bigger and better things. The intimate class setting creates a personalized relationship with professors who actually know all of their students names.
Tips for prospective students I would have to tell future LTCC students that to be able to appreciate the college they must first appreciate the culture of Lake Tahoe. The community in this town is unlike any other in that it is a tourist destination with a small year-round population. Nature is glorified in this town; education and self-improvement are extremely important to the students.
In three sentences Living in the gorgeous Sierra basin, I have loved my experience at Lake Tahoe Community College. The faculty and staff are incredibly helpful and constantly striving to help the students. I will be sad to transfer, but LTCC has given me a memorable college experience.
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ASHLEY from FOLSOM, CA
03/05/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 10
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very safe. It's a safe community.
Greek Life none
Clubs and Activities Quite a few, including international, art, language, theatre, geology, etc.
Great for these types of students Outdoors folks/hippies/ athletes/ music lovers/ artists
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus not really any
Bang for the buck Community colleges are always a great option financially.
What to do for fun Hike, frisbee golf, bike ride, swim, ski/snowboard.
Food and Dining Not very many options. Snacks from the book store and a coffee lounge are about it.
Dorm Life non applicable
Academic Rigor It depends on the class and teacher.
Tips for prospective students Have a game plan and know approximately classes to take and when.
In three sentences Easy going, laid-back, and full of the core-curriculum. The school is nice and has great art programs. However the staff, i.e. counseling, are always the most supportive.
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Cassandra from South Lake Tahoe, CA
04/29/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 10
Categories Comments Campus Safety I haven't had any issues, no break ins, or stealing since I've started school here over a year ago.
Clubs and Activities Not very aware of many of the clubs but the geo and science clubs are very hands on.
Great for these types of students This is a great school for people that like smaller classes, smaller campus, and love the outdoors and slower side of life,
Bang for the buck This school is one of the cheapest schools to go to in California, and always a clean campus.
What to do for fun Lots of out door activities summer and winter. This is a small town, there isn't any major stores or shopping, however, for party types there's casinos and clubs.
Food and Dining There is one student store, and a dinning area
Dorm Life There are no on-campus living, lots of student room with each other in bigger houses
Tips for prospective students If your on a deadline this mite not be for you, just in case you don't pass a class. I say this because this is a small college, with limited classes being offered at times.
In three sentences LTCC is set around lots of trees, giving it a peaceful, clean feeling. I enjoy the small class sizes, giving you a more hands-on settling. Bonus about LTCC is it Quarter system, getting more classes done at a faster rate,
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Terilyn from South Lake Tahoe, CA
05/04/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 10
Categories Comments Campus Safety Students are harmless for the most part, violence and crime is not an issue.
Greek Life none.
Clubs and Activities Limited and relatively unknown.
Great for these types of students Hikers, outdoor enthusiast, firefighters, medical admin.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus PRAY FOR SNOW !!
Bang for the buck Classes are cheap.
What to do for fun Casinos, outdoor activities, ski mountains, pretty much a party atmosphere unless you focus on work and school.
Food and Dining Local resturaunts are decent, but expensive. Start cooking for yourself, and you will not regret it.
Dorm Life No student housing. Rent prices are beyond most students affordability.
Academic Rigor Take it as it is. There is a limited choice in what to take and when it is available.
Tips for prospective students Keep transportation in mind, you can only catch a bus every two hours, and at night it is very dark. Don't mind the local attitude, it is innocent as much as it is intimidating. Bring your own food or risk over paying at the bookstore, although there is a delightful cafe open in the cafeteria.
In three sentences A forest surrounds the school not a mile off the main highway offers students a view. Limited parking and small facilities will make some feel at home, while others may feel limited. This is a great place to start a college career though.
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