Cascadia Community College Reviews
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GalWednesday
01/29/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 1 of 12
Categories Comments Campus Safety great! there are special lighted telephones all over campus, so that if you have an emergency you can utilize one of these. we have campus security officers that roam all over the campus. the campus is very well-lit at night, including the parking garages at ccc and uw-b.
Greek Life none
Clubs and Activities 1. cascadia secular student alliance. 2. creative arts club. 3. disability student alliance. 4. drama club. 5. film making club. 6. gay straight alliance. 7. grassroots. 8. international club 9. national society of leadership and success. 10. next generation it club. 11. outdoor adventure 12. phi theta kappa. 13. swing dance club. 14. the urban gathering - christian club. 15. veterans club.
Great for these types of students students who like a smaller campus and smaller class sizes. students who have any type of disabilities, campus has wheelchair accessable bathrooms and classrooms, plus elevators. great for non-traditional college students.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus there is a wetland near the campus, with wonderful walking trails. there is a very large grassy knoll between the buildings that one can lay out on in-between class time and catch some sun.
Bang for the buck the class sizes are smaller than a 4-year university for freshmen and sophomores. smaller campus so one does not get lost, or feel overwhelmed with too many buildings to navigate. off campus: there is (within walking distance) the lyon's den cafe, where a ccc student can obtain a 10% discount on drinks. alexa's cafe in down town bothell where a ccc student can get 10% off a meal. plus there are other discounts available if one uses their ccc student i.d. card. if you purchase anything school related at the uw-b bookstore then you will get 10% back from what you spend as a credit at the end of the school year. you do have to register each new school year to obtain this credit.
What to do for fun 1. join clubs and attend club events. 2. there are often free movie nights in mobius hall. 3. i went to a poetry reading in mobius, so there are other events held there besides movies. 4. a few dances per year are held on campus. 5. rock climbing through the outdoor adventure club, off campus.
Food and Dining 1. subway has sandwiches and salads. 2. uw-b bookstore has food for thought cafe where the prices are very expensive, but the food is healthier. 3. ccc has stop watch espresso, whre there is a multitude of food choices and the prices are more reasonable. 4. uw-b has the commons, where sometimes they have $3.00 meal deals, otherwise the prices are more expensive. 5. there are vending machines throught ccc where you can purchase snacks of all kinds, and even use your debit card or cash.
Dorm Life none as of right now, as this is a commuter campus and and a 2-year community college.
Academic Rigor there are some teachers who do not believe in ever giving a 4.0 to a student, so make sure you do your research. i was told that for every one hour of class time you will need to study at least two hours on your own.
Tips for prospective students 1. research who your professors are. 2. subway has $5.00 sub sandwiches. 3. ccc/uw-b library has quiet study spaces, and you can even eat in the library!
In three sentences 1. friendly students. 2. clean campus. 3. green campus.
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John from Kenmore, WA
01/18/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 12
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are events happening all the time. I participated in a game of Ultimate Frisbee, and helped set up a bouncy castle for a fair in the same week. There are movies showing every month.
Academic Rigor Challenging, but not so difficult that you have to study every minute for the latest in a long line of brain-breaking tests
Tips for prospective students Keep a warm jacket or sweater on you, the campus gets very cold during the night, or even the day!
In three sentences Cascadia Staff are very friendly and helpful. The facilities and teaching aid technology are up to date, and the Buildings are built o be pleasing to the eyes. Very good college
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Eric from Bothell, WA
12/26/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 2 people found this review useful. 3 of 12
Categories Comments Am learning a lot I could learn more from better instruction
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Joseph from Bothell, WA
02/27/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety the campus has good security that patrols the grounds often. the campus also has emergency phones on each level in case of an emergency.
Clubs and Activities there are tons of clubs and activities you can attend, such as it club, game design club, dancing, speaker series, misc. activities. there's no way you wouldn't know about an existing club they are posted every where through out the campus.
Great for these types of students if you're interested in a tech job or are interested in getting a transfer degree then this is the college for you.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus there's a spot on the campus that have wooden statues standing in a circle near the woods. there is also an area that has 1's and 0's engraved into the ground in a couple of broken up circles. it is supposed to be a code, and the purpose for it, is for someone to decode it. so far no one has been able to figure it out, as far as i know.
What to do for fun there is a piano on the second level of the cc2 building, and most of the time there is someone playing on it. i enjoy listening to it to pass the time until my next class starts.
Food and Dining there's a small cafe, some chairs to lounge in and a subway!
Dorm Life there are no on campus dorms.
Tips for prospective students tips i would give to students that plan on attending cascadia are to pay your parking fees, and turn in your books and/or dvd's on time! overdue books or dvd's are charged 50 cents for everyday when not returned on time. not paying your parking fees results in a 20 dollar fine. you also need to be careful not to park on the white lines. be sure your car is straight or that will result in an even larger fine of 25 dollars.
In three sentences cascadia is very conscience about the environment and all about saving and recycling resources. the buildings are large and open with lots of windows. teachers really care about your education and really go the extra mile to help you.
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Wren from Snohomish, WA
06/14/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Pretty safe.
Clubs and Activities This is the one area that they do really well.
Bang for the buck This is one of the best ways to meet gen ed requirements and then transfer to a real college.
What to do for fun Get away from campus. Cascadia is surrounded by things to do outdoors.
Food and Dining Eat off campus. Unless you can eat Subway for all your meals. The coffee at the local shop is excellent though.
Dorm Life Dorms are still in their infancy here and only for University of WA, Bothell students. Cascadia is a predominately commuter college.
Academic Rigor Be prepared for group work. Unless you're really lucky, this means that one or two students do all the work and everyone gets the same grade. Most professors do not handle the groupwork requirement very well.
Tips for prospective students Summer and short term (Pre-Fall) classes are often better than those offered during the regular school year as the classes are smaller, move faster and cover more material that the professor is personally interested in.
In three sentences Cascadia offers a broad base of general requirements for most degree paths. Unfortunately, beyond intro courses, there is not much depth of subjects to help develop an educational passion. There are lots of ways to get involved through clubs.
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Per from Kenmore, WA
06/16/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Clubs and Activities Lots and Lots
Great for these types of students Students that really want to learn, not a slacker school.
Bang for the buck Its the 2nd rated community college in the nation, and you definately learn a lot in the classes.
What to do for fun Lots of clubs. Movie nights every month in the auditorium, very often there's an Ultimate Frisbee game going on on one of the greens.
Food and Dining Small cafe, and a Subway branch on campus.
Dorm Life NA, no dorms.
Academic Rigor It depends on the class of course, but most of the teachers push hard and fast.
Tips for prospective students Study hard, and don't procrastinate, the teachers really push you to learn.
In three sentences Cascadia, has great teachers and academic facilities. It is short on sports facilities. Cascadia has a very committed and involved student body government.
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Aimee from Kenmore, WA
07/02/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students Because of the limited number of classes, it's a great school for those who know exactly what major they're pursuing because it allows them to focus on the classes they need. For adults going back to school is a great example- freshman who have no idea, not so much.
What to do for fun There are clubs such as swing dance, drama, writing and a variety of others. Many times durning the afternoon there are Ultimate frisbee tournaments.
Food and Dining Because the campus is connected to UW Bothell's campus, students can walk on over to Subway, or the UW bookstore which sells delicious sandwhiches and snacks. There are vending machines in every Cascadia building and a little shop in CC1 to buy instant lunches and such. Because it's only 10 minutes away from downtown Bothell or Woodinville, it's easy to find food!
Dorm Life Non-existent. It's a community college.
Academic Rigor Some classes are fairly time consuming and detail oriented.
Tips for prospective students Definitely attend here if you know the major you intend to pursue. With limited class selections, it's perfect for students who know exactly what they want to do- it's also a direct transfer to many schools in WA.
In three sentences It's a great school with knowledgeable professors. There are limited choices in classes however- it is a very small school. It's a great location aswell, you can catch the bus or take a short drive to neighboring cities.
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Jasmine from Snohomish, WA
08/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Seems like security is always around even late into the night
Great for these types of students Hard workers. That are looking for a beginner college before they go to a university.
What to do for fun they have event you can go to I enjoy using them as breaks between classes
Tips for prospective students Get lots of help and never fall behind cause you will be lost.
In three sentences I'd give this school a 4 it is a very good school with a lot of people that are friendly. I enjoy going there. The only problem is I have trouble keeping up cause the teachers go so fast. But remember this is college.
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Hannah from WA
12/29/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Super safe campus. I don't think there have been any problems in years, and I've never felt uncomfortable walking to my car alone in the dark.
What to do for fun There is a bike trail outside and a piano on the third floor of the main building.
Food and Dining There are two little coffee shops that offer a small food selection, and over at UWB (it's a shared campus) there is a Subway and I believe another coffee place. You're also just minutes away from more coffee shops and some grocery and restaurant options.
Dorm Life This is a community college and doesn't offer on-campus housing.
Academic Rigor You'll have to work your butt off, but it will be worth it.
Tips for prospective students If you are not majoring in science, computers, or sociology, another college might be better for you. There are no music classes (as far as theory and performance go) and no recreational options.
In three sentences Cascadia is great with academics, and as long as you are a liberal feminist you will do fine. However, the environment can get hostile towards those who have non-liberal beliefs and are not afraid to voice them. You will learn a lot at this school, but not be encouraged to think from more than one angle in most classes.
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Jennifer from Kirkland, WA
02/28/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Greek Life none.
Clubs and Activities There are not very many clubs at all. There is student government, art club, swing dance club, and the gay-straight alliance.
What to do for fun They just built a soccer/baseball field on campus. A group of people just started a kickball team that goes and plays every once in a while.
Food and Dining There are a couple of places you can go to eat on campus. There is a Subway. There is a cafe in the bookstore called Food for Thought. There is also a coffee shop with food on campus called the Stopwatch Cafe.
Dorm Life There are no dorms at Cascadia
Academic Rigor Most of the classes at Cascadia are fairly easy and because the class sizes are small the teachers tend to be more available to help you outside of class.
Tips for prospective students Be prepared to do a lot of group work. All of the teachers at Cascadia require a lot of group work because they feel it prepares students well for future jobs.
In three sentences Cascadia has great resources for learning. It has small class sizes. It is a cheap place to earn your Associates Degree
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Christina from Monroe, WA
04/08/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun There are a lot of different activities available. There are a number of movie showings, plays, and performances.
Food and Dining There are a number of cafes and different places to eat, all with great food.
Dorm Life There are not any dorms or housing because it is a community college.
Academic Rigor There are pretty challenging moments but the past is good.
Tips for prospective students Great school. I take all online classes and they are very easy to follow and I am very happy with this school. Just remember to do your work on time and pay attention.
In three sentences They offer a very flexible schedule. There are a variety of classes and degrees. They offer help to anyone that has a question and they are very helpful.
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Albina from Bothell, WA
05/07/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Food and Dining They have a Subway on campus, so grabbing lunch/dinner is easy and fairly cheap. There is also a small cafe corner and UW Bothell's Food for Thought cafe, which are really popular and great on a student's budget.
Dorm Life There are no dorms for Cascadia students, because it is a community college. However, finding a place to stay is pretty simple; so many people are willing to take in a roommate. There are always ads on campus for people looking for new roommates!
Academic Rigor Surprisingly (for a community college), the classes here are tough, but you learn a lot from them. The class sizes are small so asking questions and meeting with a professor/teacher is really simple and effective for learning.
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