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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Christopher from Garland, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The teacher's at Richland are usually great. I've had only 1 or 2 that weren't great. But almost all of them have been great.
Am enjoying being here The atmosphere at Richland is just like a 4yr university. People enjoy being there and hanging out with people they don't know. The outside of the college is very nice and open. Inside provides signs and maps and chairs everywhere.
Bang for the buck Classes are worth the cost because the teacher's seem to be more personal than what I have heard. Plus, the price only $123/class unless you are taking a 4 credit class.
Tips for prospective students Sign up early and make sure you have a plan of what you are doing because there is nothing worse than having to wait a semester to take a class you could have been enrolled in 2 weeks earlier.
Great for these types of students Students who like friendly, more personal teachers. Students who like a college atmosphere with a mixture of other students. Students who want the same education that you would get spending $6,000-$20,000/semester for $500.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Cody from Dallas, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot All the classes I have taken covered all the required material for each subject and the instructors made the course work fun and easy to absorb.
Am enjoying being here The Richland Student community is very helpful and there are many clubs and societies anyone can join or start your own. The college is very diverse and anyone can fit in really well.
Bang for the buck Classes are cheap, and there are financial aid offices always willing to help.
Tips for prospective students Register early! During Richland's enrollment the campus gets packed with students new and old. Try and register for classes online but its always good to visit the Richland's advising office for any questions.
Great for these types of students Any student who wants to take their core classes, students who just do not know what university they want to attend, or anyone that just wants to get a good education at an affordable price.
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Biruk from Dallas, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Great for these types of students Students who like to learn in a small size class by getting the full attention of the instructors will definitely choose this college.
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Kassiopia from Dallas, TX
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Richland College is a diverse community of students and faculty who are working to achieve a common goal of obtaining knowledge and using that knowledge out in the day to day world.
Tips for prospective students I suggest all high school seniors and adults who are returning to college after a hiatus to attend Richland College. The professors have worked in the fields they are teaching and are willing to help all students to understand the material.
Academic Rigor The courses are challenging but are not unrealistically difficult. On top of that, the available tutors at the school will assist you in any issues you have with the coursework.
Dorm Life Richland unfortunately does not have dorms that I am aware of.
Food and Dining On the campus, Richland has a subway and a place called Jittery Joes which serves coffee, smoothies, and other drinks and snacks. If those aren't choices you want on a day to day basis, then you are more than welcome to visit a place called burger island off of walnut and abrams, or McDonalds, Whataburger, or Varsity Grill.
What to do for fun There are numerous activities throughout the semester students can attend at Richland College. I have personally been to the Ducktober fest and the Multi-cultural festival. The activities at Richland College are accompanied with free food and a market which sells jewelry, statues, or clothing from different cultures.
Bang for the buck Richland is an affordable way to attend school. Pell grant, granted you qualify, will cover your tuition all the way through if you are a resident.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Some of the greatest places to hang out on the Richland campus is the science building Sabine, the cafeteria in Crockett, and the multimedia lab upstairs in Thunderduck.
Great for these types of students Richland is a great campus for all types of students. Every year we get new multicultural students and high school students which adds to the diversity on campus.
Clubs and Activities Some of the clubs on campus are a little dull due to a lack of originality but other than that, most of the activities on campus are amazing because of the free food and entertainment.
Greek Life We have greek life which focus mainly on certain subjects taught.
Campus Safety The campus is patrolled by campus police on an hourly basis. I have never felt unsafe on the campus.
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Ricardo from Grand Prairie, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Richland College is a great opportunity for a higher education. The professors have time to know each of their students; the faculty is very amicable. Overall, the education learned here is at the expectations of prestige universities.
Tips for prospective students Just because Richland College is a community college, it does not imply that it is easy. Without the dedication to learn and study, your journey will be difficult. Always turn in your assignments on time in order to earn as many points as possible.
Academic Rigor Their faculty is filled with many graduates from the University of Texas, Southern Methodist University, and the campus is an Exemplary Ranked College. An A is achievable if proven to be deserved. To gain an A both the professor and student must do their part; Richland professors do theirs. Therefore it is up to each individual student to do theirs by studying.
Dorm Life Richland College is a community college, therefore it has no dorms.
Food and Dining The college cafeteria is a great social and study environment. Their is also a campus initiated cafe called Jittery Joe's, which has splendid energetic drinks.
What to do for fun The office of student life provides all students with many organizations to join. Each organization creates their own events and are very entertaining-from paintball fights to dance showcases and more. During holidays-like Halloween- there are competitions for best costume too.
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Allan from Mesquite, TX
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences A great place to start your college quest, also a great place to meet new friends from around the world.
Tips for prospective students Apply before semester begins. Don't wait until the week before semester starts because people are trying to sign up for classes and it takes a while, literally, takes 3+ hours!!
Academic Rigor Professors DO care about your success. It's up to you if you want to be successful.
Dorm Life It's a community college, so why dorm life?
Food and Dining There's the campus bookstore & subway!
What to do for fun Sports, organizations, hang out with friends, etc
Bang for the buck You'll have more bang for the buck! by the time you decide to transfer, you'll have saved a LOT of money!
Great for these types of students Anyone!
Clubs and Activities Soccer, basketball, baseball, student council, etc.
Greek Life I don't think we have one.
Campus Safety Sometimes, they think they know the law! but great to have them on campus.
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Tyler from Plano, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Richland makes learning on a budget and with limited time easy. Application, registration, payment and attendance is made more productive with online resources and helpful advisors that guide you every step of the way. Once you're involved in coursework online, their seasoned online professors will help you earn important college credits until you're ready to transfer to a phsyical classroom.
Tips for prospective students APPLY!
What to do for fun Join an organization that supports people involved in your major!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Only campus with thunderducks as their mascot!
Great for these types of students ANYONE, returning to college, non-traditional students, adults, working students
Campus Safety Campus is patrolled and protected by City of Dallas Police force
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Brett from Rowlett, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Richland College is a great school for those looking to further there education while staying local. Richland has many wonderful programs to assist you as a student and look to better each and every student who comes through there doors. Without Richland, many students would not be able to further there education and become better prepared members of our country.
Tips for prospective students Be prepared to study, Richland is just like a 4 year university. Don't let anyone tell you it is a blow off.
Academic Rigor It is like high school in the classes aspect although when it comes to the mind set of the professors, they are expecting top quality work.
Dorm Life There are no dorms at Richland.
Food and Dining Subway is the only place I have tried and it is good!
What to do for fun Debate, Recreation sports such as volleyball, basketball, baseball, etc. Anything that you are interested in there is most likely some sort of program for you at Richland.
Bang for the buck 600$ for a semester. You can't argue those prices for a college education.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There are a lot of places to study with couches and lounge areas which is really neat if you have a couple hours in between classes and want to save some gas money.
Great for these types of students If you want to work and stay close to home for a couple years or are looking to further your education some more, Richland is a great place with a friendly staff and professors who are looking out for your best interests at heart. Richland is the place to go!
Clubs and Activities Debate is a great program.
Greek Life There is no Greek Life.
Campus Safety They have signs up everywhere if there is a possible danger in the area, such as electrical or water.
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Surab from Dallas, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Richland College is affordable school. The school is very nice and people are friendly. I like it so much.
Tips for prospective students If you want to attend cheap school then it would be Richland.
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Jovanna from Garland, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Richland is a great community college for those who either want to get their basic classes out the way before transferring to a four year university. The classes are small which allow the professors to relate and understand students easier. Last but not least, tuition is a lot cheaper than many other colleges.
Tips for prospective students Many people think that because Richland is a community college, the classes aren't dense and difficult compared to univerisities; they believe they can still slack and procrastinate. That is not true, community college classes still require lots of studying time if you are striving to make a great impression through your grades. Continue to find something that inspires and motivates you as a person in general.
Dorm Life No dorms but there are apartments across the street that many students reside in.
Food and Dining Richland only has Subway and the school's coffee shop/cafe. Subway promotes healthiness.
What to do for fun Typically in between classes I enjoy the outdoor scenery of the pond and the squirrels running around. There are a variety of activites going on throughout the day whether that be college visits, career fairs, costume contests, music recitals/ensembles, etc.
Campus Safety The cops and police officers are really friendly. I always feel safe at school.
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Esmeralda from Garland, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences it is very multicultural which is wonderful. everyone is so nice. great learning and on point instructors.
Tips for prospective students always carry a planner
Dorm Life none
Food and Dining i'm not a fan of subway, but if you're into it i guess. their cafe is great delicious hot chocolate during those winter mornings.
What to do for fun feeding the turtles is my favorite thing to do there, but they have events that go on which are also fun.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus people actually dress up for halloween and have contests.
Clubs and Activities they have many clubs to be a part of which is also great for meeting people on campus.
Campus Safety completely safe there is always cops around and on campus making sure the students are safe.
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Paya from Garland, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences the teachers at richland are helpful, understanding, and intelligent. they have wonderful tactics to help the students better understand information. they are clear and straightforward on their assignments.
Tips for prospective students never procrastinate on any assignments, studying, and projects. always keep go to class and keep up with work.
Academic Rigor if you pay attention, attend class, and listen to your professor, you can excel in even your weakest subjects.
Dorm Life there are no dorms for richland, but they have safe apartments near by with a efficient bus services.
Food and Dining they have a healthy option for students to eat lunch. they have a subway that has great affordable prices and satisfying.
What to do for fun they have a small gym, track, swimming pool, and tennis courts. it is always fun to go out to the tennis courts on a nice day and get some exercise.
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Student from Garland, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences richland has a beautiful campus. many of the professors are helpful. online components to classes are frequently used.
Tips for prospective students figure out what classes you want to take before going to advising.
Academic Rigor the classes i've taken haven't been too hard. i think it depends on the selections you make.
Dorm Life there is no on campus housing.
Food and Dining there is a subway in the cafeteria.
Bang for the buck it's pretty cheap, comparatively. textbooks are expensive though. rentals are available for cheap.
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Sonya from Garland, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences a great college. i attended richland college directly out of high school in 1985, got sidetrack with marriage and starting a family, and now i am back. it is still the great professional college it was in 1985.
Tips for prospective students stay focused and keep your eye on your goals.
Academic Rigor i am a single mother of two teenage boys who keep me very busy along with a very demanding job as a flight attendant. this job has varied schedules that i have to constantly rearrange to fit my schedule with school. very challenging to say the least.
What to do for fun richland college has a very nice running/walking trail. enjoy!
Bang for the buck richland's campus is big but easy to get around. i love the pond and my walk to and fro to classes.
Great for these types of students serious about learning in a relaxed atmosphere.
Campus Safety my last class ends at 11:30pm so safety was a major concern for me. i constantly see richland's security patroling the campus and the parking lights are well lit.
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Leighann from Dallas, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Yes, Richland professors give you a one on one understanding. I learn new things everyday. Taking in alot of valueable information and knowledge I can use on a everyday bases.
Am enjoying being here I do love Richland College and have been wanting to come to this school since I was in 7Th grade. It has a very relaxing scenery and very friendly students on campus. EVerybody is really helpful in classes and on campus.
Bang for the buck I dont understand what bang for the buck means but I do know it involves money.
Tips for prospective students You can only achieve if you strive. In saying that Focus, Motivation, and lot of studying will get you far. Its always the people we know and people around us that we take to notice that will help lead the way, make us become stronger, and more aware of our selves.
Great for these types of students For all motivated students and really focused individuals.
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Antonio from Dallas, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students I say that you will have to forced to take remedial classed or richland courses designed for their school, that sucks. Also financial aid will be slow and never on time and be careful they will call the police on you.
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Tsedenya from Dallas, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
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emily from Garland, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot most teachers are good that want to help students learn
Bang for the buck you get to save a lot of money!
Great for these types of students great for students that dont have a major yet, transfer students, and if you dont have much money.
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Laura from Rockwall, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors at Richland want you to succeed. They offer office hours, and the campus itself has tutoring centers for whatever you may need help with. It's a great place to begin your college education.
Am enjoying being here Richland encompasses many social activities and clubs. The SGA has events frequently, as well as many other clubs. The campus is beautiful, and you can stop in and see free open to the public performances.
Bang for the buck The school is moderately inexpensive, it's a less expensive way to get a quality education that will carry on to where you may go in the future. I know if you work hard and gain admittance into Phi Theta Kappa, the international junior college honour society, that if you are a very active member you have a chance to gain a full ride to Southern Methodist University.
Tips for prospective students Take advantage of tutoring centers wherever you choose to go. Also do not wait until you're far behind to get help, if you don't understand get help then rather than waiting three weeks.
Great for these types of students First generation college students/ Students coming from obtaining a GED
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Samantha from Rowlett, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I never realized how unhelpful high school teacher were. They really just taught to the TAKS test. At Richland the teachers took time to explain themselves if anyone was confused. They told stories to help the class relate things to real life, and some even did current event discussions at the beginning of every class. They encourage questions, and make sure you know that no question is a dumb question. These teachers really know their stuff. Most of them are older so the are expert enough to answer almost any questions. My only bad teachers were the ones who tried to flaunt their knowledge instead of simply teaching.
Am enjoying being here I love this campus. I decided to enroll at Richland before I had ever seen the campus and when I went to enroll I fell in love with it. There's a creek that runs the length of the campus lined with trees and benches to sit and enjoy a nice day. Other than not having a room there I totally felt like I was on a university campus. Everyone is friendly, minus those few people who still haven't left high school in the past. It's just a welcoming campus.
Bang for the buck The prices here are amazing, and I was so amazed that the fall ( I had 13 hours) and spring (I had 14 hours) totaled to less than $2200, required supplies included! Compared to the 20-30 thousand my friends are paying at major universities to take the same classes, for now, I feel like I stole my education so far. Trust me you'll love the prices.
Tips for prospective students Study, study, study! When you have a test coming up there are no test reviews, it's completely up to you to know all the material. Manage your time effectively. I struggle with this still, it's easy to procrastinate in high school, but college teacher could care less. learn to manage time now while you have time to correct your mistakes. Ask questions whether in class, after class, by e-mail whatever, just ask them!
Great for these types of students This campus is great for everyone. I have met people from France, Columbia, Vietnam, etc. fellow classmates and teachers. It's diverse in so many ways that anyone could fit in as much or as little as they want. There are so many school activities and clubs around, there's something for everyone.
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