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Michelle from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students Butte College is extremely welcoming, The staff and professors are always willing to help you with making your community college experience the best.
Food and Dining The main campus has a full cafeteria and the Chico center has a wonderful little coffee center that has anything from bagels to small snacks.
Great for these types of students Single parents continuing their education, veteran students that have come back to school or student straight out of HS the environment for all students is inviting.
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Emily from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Butte college has some excellent teachers and their always willing to help you succeed in your academic career. There are many diverse departments and you can get a lot of changes to learn about different subjects
Am enjoying being here I love Butte college. It's one of the top leaders of sustainability in the United States. I has a beautiful campus with a wildlife trail and a horse arena.
Bang for the buck if you want to get most of your GE out of the way without going broke, Butte College is the place to go.
Tips for prospective students Work hard and talk to your teachers. They are friendly and want to help you. If you have trouble ask and you will learn the information.
Great for these types of students Butte college is great for students wanting to go into many of the sciences, Liberal studies, and arts.
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Brandi from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Since it is located on a nature reserve the campus is very beautiful and seeing wildlife is common. Butte is also unique in that it is the first grid positive school in the U.S. using its solar panels throughout campus to power a great deal of the campus.
Tips for prospective students Use the bus! Campus is quite far away from any major cities near it (such as Chico). The bus saves you a lot in gas and car maintenance.
Academic Rigor The rigor of the class depends on the teacher and subject being taught. Some classes are more difficult than others, but overall I have not had a very hard time earning good grades in all classes I have taken here because they were not too difficult.
Dorm Life There are no dorms since this is a community college.
Food and Dining Decent food and lovely coffee shop. the only downfall is that the dining services close at 4PM.
What to do for fun Take a walk on the nature trail, visit the art gallery, or hang out and study with friends in the campus lounge.
Great for these types of students Nature lovers, economically enthusiastic people who want to see solar panels at work
Campus Safety Campus police constantly roam the parking lots. I have never felt threatened on campus.
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Carly from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences butte college is a good community college to prep to going to a four year university. it has a nice modern campus with many computer labs and places to go. butte is also located higher up from chico, which offers a pretty view.
Tips for prospective students this school is perfect for high school graduates who are not sure how they want to proceed in their college education.
Academic Rigor butte offers the higher end level classes such as differential equations and all three semesters of physics.
Dorm Life butte has no dorms of their own, but do share craig hall with chico state.
Food and Dining has a cafeteria as well as two coffee shops and various snack bars located around the campus.
What to do for fun different types of clubs such as the mesa club and musical clubs, etc.
Bang for the buck very good classes taught by professors who also concurrently teach at chico state at a very reduced price.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus always have fundraisers for various event, blood drives and book sales.
Great for these types of students fabulous for low income students, high school seniors and those who are positive what their college experience holds for them.
Clubs and Activities multiple clubs and activities.
Greek Life not currently on campus i believe
Campus Safety always has the campus police patrolling to make sure everyone is kept safe.
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Nicole from Paradise, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences butte offers one on one experiences with professors who also teach at the local csu. they care about their students, and offer lots of help to struggling students. it is a great way to get general education out of the way before attending an university.
Tips for prospective students if you need help don't be too shy to ask for it. all of the faculty want you to do your best and succeed, so they will be more than happy to help. also, make sure to participate in class so you can get the most out of your experience.
Academic Rigor if you pay attention and study what the teachers lecture on, then anyone can get a good grade at butte.
Food and Dining butte college has really good food for a really low price. there is lots of variety, so students never get bored with the menu.
What to do for fun there is a track, tennis courts, and an indoor basketball court that students can exercise at for fun. there is also a great library with lots of books to choose from if the student enjoys reading. otherwise, students can attend the college sporting events or student plays.
Bang for the buck everything at butte is affordable.
Great for these types of students all students who wish to go on to a four year college or get training in a vocation.
Campus Safety there is a good campus police system in place.
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Nichole from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences butte college is a good community college to come to get transfer credits or anything else. the teachers are kind and really care about what they are teaching the students and are willing to help in a way. the campus is also totally self-depending with all of the solar panels that it has.
Academic Rigor butte is a great place to come to because of all the programs that it offers. as the only college in the north state that offers a fish and game program people have to come to butte if they wish to seek work in that field. our nursing program is top rate with a life-size hospital floor for the student to work in.
Dorm Life there are no dorms on the campus so you have to live in the surrounding town and then drive or take the bus to the campus.
Food and Dining the cafes that are on the campus are diverse in what they serve. you can find anything to float your boat as they say. also most of the items are reasonable priced.
What to do for fun bidwell park one of the largest parks in the united states is located in chico, california that is just a little ways down the road from the college. sierra nevada brewery that also is located in chico is well known for its sustainability and promoting it too and of couse its beer. there is a varity of things that students can find to do on their days off in any of the towns surrounding the college.
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Carrie from Orland, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences This is a great school to prepare to transfer to a University. They have a broad selection of courses but you need to be on top of your registration in order to get the classes you want. This school is excellent for getting your GE classes and has transfer plans with most CA Universities.
Tips for prospective students Definitely see a counselor and make sure to enroll and register as soon as you can.
Academic Rigor This college is all about a higher learning. It is a great school and is very flexible with classes that fit everyone.
Dorm Life I don't know much about dorm life but there is a wide variety of students attending Butte so there is a place for everyone.
Food and Dining The on campus cafeteria serves a large variety food and Chico has almost every type of restaurant you could ask for.
What to do for fun Chico is right down the road from the main campus and has tons to do on your off days. They have a huge beautiful park that runs through the whole town and a very happening downtown scene.
Bang for the buck Excellent education for nothing near the price at a University.
Great for these types of students Great for everyone; young and old.
Campus Safety There are on campus police and security. In the time I have been here, I have not even heard of any crime. The school will provide information about crime rates on campus if you want to know.
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Erica from Oroville, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students There are a lot of helpful student resources here, find out what you need and seek help if you need it.
Great for these types of students If you don't know what you're going to major in or don't have the money to go to a 4 year, go to Butte. You learn the same things (since it's all general ed) and the teachers are more available for help than they would be at a University.
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Jonathan from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Butte college continues to be the top college un sustainability and renewable eneryg. Thier commitment to the envirnment motivates its students to ask the tough questions. All of the efforts put out by the college are nessessary for the furtherment of society.
Tips for prospective students Try try again
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Marilyn from Orland, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences it has been a privilege attending school at butte college. the instructors are extremely helpful. overall, the entire experience has been outstanding.
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Tarrah from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences butte college is am amazing opportunity to express yourself and find the career you are looking for. located in the hills of northern california where i was born and raised, it is a beautiful campus focused on clean energy and success. i will be attending for one more year and can't wait to take my experiences and knowledge on to another school.
What to do for fun join the clubs and attend the local buying shops!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus hiking trails, nice cafe, it is an animal wildlife refuge.
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Brad from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences butte college is an amazing school to get an education. it does have a wide variety of classes. i enjoy attending the school.
Tips for prospective students sign up for financial aid immediately.
What to do for fun you can do physical sports to have fun, go to the library, other than that its not fun.
Clubs and Activities there are all kinds of of clubs and activities.
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Brittaney from Paradise, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences butte college is very student oriented and well directed. they are very willing to help any student reach their goal in any way possible that they can offer. i would recommend butte college to any one in the area that is planning to go back to school.
Tips for prospective students go to the career center to look at the job boards and see the jobs on campus and off campus that are offered.
Dorm Life i have never been in the butte college dorms.
What to do for fun check out the student services, they can tell you what all is on campus that you can get involved in.
Campus Safety the police academy is right on campus and the campus has its own police force.
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William from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Butte College is a great institution for students who may not know what their intended degree major will be. Butte College offers a great student services center where tutoring and work space is abundant. I'm very happy to have studied at butte due to the knowledge that is available at such low cost.
Tips for prospective students Butte College is one of two colleges located in Chico California which gives Chico the small college town feeling. Help is always available for students who may not excel academically
Academic Rigor Many courses offered at Butte College are indeed difficult (ex. Calculus, Microbiology, Physics). Although the courses may be very rigorous, tutoring is available for every subject at Butte.
Dorm Life Chico California is known to be a college city. Dorm life is definitely what is expected of a small college town. With surrounding mountain ranges and the sacramento river near by, Butte college is close enough for every form of extracurricular activities.
Food and Dining Butte college has a great cafeteria with varying ethnic food choices. My only complaint would be the lack of seating due to the excessive students who eat while they have the chance.
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Hui from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students Finding good professors
Great for these types of students Art, Business, medical field
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Scott from Oroville, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot More about myself than in classes, but I'm being pushed hard. Great teachers!
Bang for the buck Totally affordable compared to other schools, and great bus system.
Tips for prospective students Financial Aide is always a nightmare, get it done early, you won't have to worry.
Great for these types of students Everyone, I see people from all walks of life on campus.
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Chantal from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot I learnt so much at this college, from the first day 'til the last.
Did enjoy being here It was a challenge that I wanted and Butte gave me that.
Bang for the buck Well worth the money and time spent on the college
Tips for prospective students Be prepared to work hard.
Staff utilize email a lot so it's well worth familiarizing yourself with contacting them that way.
Have fun.Great for these types of students Students who love small classroom settings, friendly neighbors, and faculty who love their job.
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Yesenia,CA
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot I learned a lot at butte. Most of the teachers I had were great and helpful.
Did enjoy being here The campus is beautiful in the spring.
Bang for the buck Couldn't ask for better when it came to having cheap affordable classes.
Tips for prospective students Don't get side tract. Since it is so affordable I noticed that some people don't take their classes to serious. This is not good if you plan on transferring to another school because all the side tract means it will take you longer to get to where you want to be.
Great for these types of students I personally went to get my liberal studies general out of the way as many other people did because it is so affordable compared to paying so much at a university. If you are not sure what your are of focus is its a great place to get your general out of the way.
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Kayla from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Butte College has many area's of study. It has a very nice environment. Having different campuses make's it easier for more people to attend that otherwise couldn't go to the main campus.
Tips for prospective students Make sure to talk to the counselors and head of the department of what you are majoring in to keep yourself on track.
Academic Rigor Like most schools, some classes are difficult and some are easy; it all depends on the student and professor.
Dorm Life I'm not sure there are dorms.
Food and Dining The foods ok, kind of expensive though.
What to do for fun There's a new student lounge on the main campus, a great place to read, do homework, or use your laptop since there is wifi.
Bang for the buck Since it's a community college it isn't too expensive, with so many options it's worth the money.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The main campus is on a wild life refuge, so there's a creek and fields, and lots of wild life all around, especially deer and 100's of species of song birds.
Great for these types of students It's great for art students and students interested in ag or wild life. There are also great programs for nursing, police, and fire fighters.
Campus Safety There are campus police and police in training, it doesn't get much safer than that.
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Skylar from Oroville, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Butte College is a great college I would rate it a 8 because of how most of the teachers will give you that one on one instructing that you may need in one point of schooling. Well maintained and up to date with everything and great affection in their job of teaching. Therefore Butte College offers a lot of classes and opportunities.
Tips for prospective students Tips for prospective students would be come and give it your all because the faculty at Butte is giving you their all to help make you succeed closer to your life goals.
Academic Rigor The teachers teach you what you need to know in the correct way and to remember everything that you have learned.
Dorm Life Butte doesn't have on-campus housing but they do have a off-campus housing partner where they can help you find a house and apartment to rent but also a roommate.
Food and Dining The food is very delicious I'm never disappointment. You get wide variety's such as tacos, steak sandwiches, Chinese, etc. The dining area can be very crowded at times but never dirty.
What to do for fun At Butte there is sports that you could play such as basketball, football, softball, soccer, and baseball. There's also always activities going on at school such as extra fun classes and socail events.
Bang for the buck Classes at Butte are very reasonable and affortable.
Great for these types of students Great for students who what to learn everything that they can and who want to make new friends and move higher in life.
Clubs and Activities Theres a wide variety of student clubs at Butte. Such as Butte Cheerleading Club, Butte College Chess Club, Butte College Gay-Straight Alliance and many more.
Campus Safety Campus safety at Butte is very strong. It's a very safe feeling area where you can feel comfortable being around so many people.
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Ashley from Magalia, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Butte has a beautiful campus, with lots of ways to get involved with the communities surrounding it. The teachers are very approachable and want to help you understand the material, and the students are an extremely friendly and thoughtful bunch.
Tips for prospective students Use the CAS center and the library. There are tons of free tutors for harder classes, computers, printers, and rooms to reserve specifically for studying in the Center for Academic Success. The librarians are wonderful, and are there to help you do anything from research a paper to find a good book to curl up with.
Academic Rigor The teachers are willing to work around problems you might be having, but you still need to keep up. Read the material in advance, and ask questions when you need to. Take advantage of the resources the school gives you, like Supplementary Instruction, study groups, and the instructors open office hours.
Dorm Life I don't believe there are dorms on campus.
Food and Dining Great variety, from sushi and sandwiches to pizza and salad, all served by fellow students. The food is pretty good, and there is an excellent coffee shop that serves tea and smoothies as well as a plethora of caffeinated drinks. There are vegetarian options, and healthy food choices everywhere.
What to do for fun Go hiking, or join a club. There are tons of trails and swimming holes for summer or spring fun, and you'll find a group that captures your interest fairly quickly. There are festivals on campus about once a month. Off campus, there's a golf course, a skating rink, downtown Chico has great shops, and have a Thursday Night Market during the summer months. There is an observatory, museums, Bidwell mansion, as well as parks galore. It's a blast, once you get your homework done. ;)
Bang for the buck The cost of schooling is fairly expensive, but the teachers are worth it. They're fantastic. Can't brag about them enough.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus A place people forget is the creek and horticulture buildings they have a nice trail, and neat plants to check out. Also, be sure to check out the boards posted all around campus about events, such as blood drives, walks, scholarship info, books for sale, etc..
Great for these types of students Anyone interested in horticulture, or sustainability, and in math or physics. The campus is known for the sustainability progress, and nursing program, but the biology, chemistry, and mathematics teachers are outstanding.
Clubs and Activities You don't get bored on campus if you're in a club. They are very active when it comes to volunteering, finding internships, guest speakers, and organizing events.
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Sara from Durham, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Majority of teachers are great. Classes can be interesting. Small classes help a lot.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you know what classes you want ahead of time because they fill up quickly. Also make sure you review the professor ahead of time online...because you don't want to be stuck with a bad professor. It will ruin the class for you.
Academic Rigor It's not easy but it's manageable.
Dorm Life No dorms.
Food and Dining The food is actually pretty good for a community college.
What to do for fun There are some clubs, but since it's a community commuter college there's not much to do on campus.
Bang for the buck Best decision you could make money wise!
Great for these types of students Students who want to save money before transferring to a four-year. This is the best decision you could make. If you're on track and do the work, you'll get amazing grades and transfer on time.
Clubs and Activities I've only joined one or two clubs, which were nice to meet new people, but since I don't live on campus I don't go to the meetings that are on days I'm not at the college.
Greek Life None, unless you can join Chico State's greek life.
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Ben from Gridley, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Clean. Friendly. Good staff.
Tips for prospective students Don't take hard classes all together, limit your class days and have at least one day a week for relaxing.
What to do for fun Various clubs and activities, but I'd recommend getting your homework done and finding friends.
Bang for the buck It's a community college, it is what it is.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Many of the teachers seem to be crazy.
Great for these types of students Any
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Oscar from Chico, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences It's really flexible for students academically but doesnt offer much financial help to internstaional students.
Tips for prospective students its a great place to study but you would want to register for classes ealry enough.
Academic Rigor greta.some of the professors are great.but some in the science department have really sketchy notes especially in Physics and Mathematics.these are subjects they need to explain detaily.
Dorm Life wonderful.nice town and safe too.
Food and Dining lots of options to choose from..
What to do for fun concerts, not much really but hanging will make you feel at home
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the main campus is like away from everything.making it hard to get to.it can only be accessed by the school bus or you drive there but not with public transport.
Great for these types of students serious students who really wanna know what the future holds and are ready to work for it.
Clubs and Activities a few cluabs and bars downtown and events.just above average really
Campus Safety safe on campus especially the chico campus.
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