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Christopher from Tuscaloosa, AL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences This school is great to start off at. I attend Lawson State Community College now and I love it. They also have great teachers who are willing to stay and work with you if you need any help.
Tips for prospective students The only tips that I would like to give are to never give up and to not take learning for a joke.
Dorm Life I stayed on campus for one semester but I plan on returning in the fall. I liked it but unfortunately I had to take some online classes and move out for personal reasons.
Food and Dining The food is great and always fresh.
What to do for fun For fun their are usually activities around campus. We played basketball a lot. There are many different activities to do.
Bang for the buck For the price of staying on campus you really are being treated.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus What I found unusual about Lawson was that they had dorms. I really didn't think that they would.
Great for these types of students Lawson State is great for all types of students.
Clubs and Activities Just like any other school you have clubs and activities. They are all fun, affordable, and great.
Greek Life Greek life is great.
Campus Safety Campus is always safe. You have light poles just for the dark. You will not be scared. They have campus security and police officers at all times.
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Brandy from Birmingham, AL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences This is a great school to start your educational career. It will give you opportunity to experience a different life style other than what you may be a custom to. It just has a friendly environment which makes you feel welcome.
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Alonso from Birmingham, AL
Reviewer is A current student here.
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Lameria from Birmingham, AL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The school is great by getting you in without an ACT/SAT score.
The school is well kept.
You have great advisor that help you when you need the help the most .Tips for prospective students Just be prepared for the long lines.
Academic Rigor The instructors are greart
Dorm Life The dorms are really nice.
Food and Dining The food is hot and good.
What to do for fun They have a student entertaining room but it not alot to do in there.
Great for these types of students Student support services
Clubs and Activities Basketball, volleyball and baseball
Campus Safety The sercurity is real tight and very aware
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Teresa from Dadeville, AL
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
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Anonymous
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences the landscaping is beautiful and i will rate this a ten. the instructors that i have are adjuncts and together, i rate then a seven. the administration i will rate as a ten.
Tips for prospective students prospective students need to pay close attention during the freshman orientation. the freshman orientation will teach the prospective students about campus life. prospective students should learn how to read their college catalogs and campus maps so that they will know where to go for their classes or if they have to deal with disciplinaries.
Academic Rigor students get very discouraged and comprehension is low in academic subjects such as math and english. the thesis and essay formats are the hardest for many.
Dorm Life dorm life is located on the east campus. the price is too expensive. twenty five hundred dollars per semester for a two year college is too steep.
Food and Dining food and dining are held in the leon kennedy center.
What to do for fun the campus does not have a lot of fun activities at the time. the s.g.a. is rallying for more campus activities for the students. right now, the only fun the students have is playing pool in the old bookstore and that is located in the leon kennedy center.
Bang for the buck the bookstore sells lunch tickets for $50.00. this is a great option for students to purchase, especially around pell grant time when funds are low and your stomach is growling. the prices in the lunchroom are quite reasonable and you get a big bang for cheap bucks.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the campus house is where advertising for campus videos is filmed. the campus house is located on the east campus and it looks like a house. the outside is brown brick with pink trim.
Great for these types of students physical education is great for the students. there are very dedicated instructors who are encouraging to the students and the instructors are knowledgeable of their cours. the college also has an excellent tutoring lab named the stem lab and the tutors are very patient, knowledgeable and the student is always welcome to use the computers in this lab for math purposes.
Clubs and Activities a great club to get involved in is the s.g.a. many students really enjoy being in this club and they have involved other students in positive activities. pbl is another popular organization here on the campus for business students , they travel to attend many competions. pbl is also active in fundraising events.
Greek Life as far as i know, lawson does not have greek life here.
Campus Safety campus safety has improved due to more campus patrol and enforcing students to wear their i.d. badges.
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Kionna from Brighton, AL
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I want to learn nursing
Will enjoy being here My cousin attended
Bang for the buck I always wanted to go to this college
Tips for prospective students I think this college will teach me all i need to know
Great for these types of students this is a great way for me to not be far from home
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Anonymous
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The student to teacher ratio makes you feel like a person instead of a number. The social and academic opportunity to progress is amazing for a community college. If your looking for somewhere to progress or even start or finish completing a program, it affordable.
Tips for prospective students Start your program as soon as possible and do not be afraid to ask questions. Build a relationship with some type of staff. Be open to options
Academic Rigor The first month seems sluggish but after that, we hit the books running. Literally. Make -ups and tardiness in classes is at a limit. Your ID is your money.
Dorm Life There are dorms for students but there is also off campus housing as well. Off campus allows you to enjoy the attractions of the city and also explore advantages offer by the college.
Food and Dining Never used a meal plan. We do have a cafe if your planning to stay on campus. The nearest restaurants are Rally's / Checkers and Church's Chickken
What to do for fun The Birmingham Museum of Art is bight start for a morning. with a donation your offered three floors of amazing irreplaceable imperfect perfections ending your day by three waterfalls with a walk through Lynn park, Highland South-side (night attractions) for a night out for karaoke, dancing, bars, tattoo shops and restaurants.
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Barbara from Bessemer, AL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Lawson State - Bessemer Campus (I never attended the Birmingham Campus) has a small, family-like atmosphere. The instructors are personable, helpful, and very interested in promoting your success in life. However, the class selection on this particular Campus are smaller - so be prepared to travel to Birmingham to complete your Associate's Degree.
Tips for prospective students If you are searching for a laid-back atmosphere that is inviting, goal-oriented, and allows for one-on-one teacher-student interaction, then the Bessemer Campus is your best bet. It caters more so to older students returning to college life. If you want to be around the younger crowd, then the Birmingham Campus is your best bet.
Academic Rigor The academic outline for your choice of study is in accordance with mandated State/Federal rules, therefore, you will receive an excellent education at this facility. If you are intereted in completing a Bachelor's Degree, Lawson uses the STARS guideline to ensure you take the appropriate classes that will transfer.
Dorm Life I have had no personal experience with Dorm Life, however, dorm rooms are offered on the Birmingham Campus. The college catalog/website indicates all that is available in this regard.
Food and Dining The cafeteria on the Bessemer Campus is always clean, has a nice variety of foods, and the staff is friendly.
What to do for fun There are many organizations/affiliations offered on this Campus. Various functions are featured throughout the school year, along with a yearly Job/Medical Fair during the Spring Semester at the local Civic Center. As far as local (outside of school) attractions, the City of Bessemer is lacking in this department, however you are within reasonable driving distances to bigger, more exciting Cities, such as Hoover, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa.
Bang for the buck Attending an accredited, community college is very affordable. It allows a transfer student the opportunity to take core curriculum courses that coorelate with their Major without breaking the bank.
Great for these types of students Lawson State not only focuses on Degree seeking and/or Transfer Students, but also those seeking certification in various fields such as Beauty/Hair Dressing, Heat & Air Conditioning, Welding, as well as programs such as Nursing, Dental Assisting, and Computer Programming.
Campus Safety Both Birmingham and Bessemer Campuses have City Police Officers established on campus 24/7, 365 days a year making it a safe place to be.
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