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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Caitlin from Bellingham, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot WCC has been a great stepping stone in the progress of my education. Their wide variety of classes gave me an opportunity to become well rounded in different subject matter, from Drawing, to Physics, to Spanish. The teachers are supportive and they have provided as much help as I wanted when I needed it. WCC is a very good learning environment. I feel like a student with a name instead of a number on a sheet of paper.
Am enjoying being here Other than just good classes, WCC has a beautiful campus that makes the students feel at home. The Syre building is the student center; part cafe, part auditorium, classrooms, and mostly open areas for people to study or talk. There are many clubs, societies, social and academic groups to join or check out. Plus it is close to a lot of local restaurants and Apartments for student housing.
Bang for the buck I feel like I'm getting my money's worth at Whatcom, when I have the very rare bad class it carries less of a heft because I didn't pay University prices for it. For the most part, I feel like I'm getting a great education with a small price tag and for most people's economic situations, that is a very valuable characteristic.
Tips for prospective students To a prospective student I would say to get to know an adviser to make sure you are on track for the degree you want. It is easy to let necessary credits slip through the cracks. I would also suggest participating in class, many professors at WCC grade on participation because of the smaller classes and your input matters! Finally, I suggest joining a club or group on campus, it is a great way to get integrated into college culture and make friends.
Great for these types of students WCC is great for students who are still trying to figure out what they want to do as a career, earn college credit and not break the bank. Many students fresh out of high school choose to go to WCC in order to gain a transfer degree so they don't have to pay for four years at a University. Also there are many returning adult students gaining more education to get better jobs.
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Alanna from Bellingham, WA
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot I have heard that the science classes are the same level and transfer the same way for Whatcom as well as Western, so take them at Whatcom because they are way easier and cheaper and you learn the same amount.
Did enjoy being here The teachers at WCC really care about their students. They definitely put a lot of time and effort into the lives of those they influence.
Bang for the buck I did the Running Start Program and was able to receive my transfer degree one quarter after my high school graduation. I only paid for my lower level math class, and the books weren't that expensive.
Tips for prospective students If you take a math class, take it from Russell Sherif! He is the best teacher in the world!
Great for these types of students Those who want an affordable education in a small school environment, those who are still in high school trying to get free college, and those who just want to learn.
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Emma from Bellingham, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Whatcom Community College is a good place to finish up prerequisites, GURs, or completing an associates degree before transferring onto further education. They have athletics, clubs, and many opportunities to get involved with your peers in and out of school. Whatcom's campus is small and quaint right in the middle of a commercial area near the Bellis Fair Mall and Costco.
Tips for prospective students Whatcom is a great starter school that will easily transition a high school graduate into a community college student and then possibly into a university student. It has a large variety of classes and most are easily transferable to local universities such as UW or WWU.
Academic Rigor To be honest, it matters on what classes you are taking. Anatomy & Physiology is one of the hardest and most involved classes offered at Whatcom in my opinion, whereas the GUR classes like General Psych or Math 99 tends to be less work than those at most universities. However, the academic rigor always depends on the work ethic of the student.
Dorm Life Whatcom Community College does not offer dorms, however there are a lot of apartment complexes and small homes near campus.
Food and Dining Whatcome has a main cafeteria in the student center and a few coffee stands throughout campus. The cost isn't any cheaper than your average coffee shop and one of the stands offers coffee from Woods Coffee (a coffee franchise in Whatcom County). They have many options for snacks, sandwiches and hot food.
What to do for fun There are many clubs offered at Whatcom Community College, athletic teams, and free or low cost monthly events held on campus.
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Ryan from Lynden, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The guys in the financial aid office were very helpful. The women in the placement testing lost my math placement test score. The advising department is a joke.
Tips for prospective students Don't lose any of your placement test hard copies
What to do for fun Attend class and socialize.
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Dove from Eastsound, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Whatcom Community College is has easy access to information and a friendly staff in Advising. The Financial Aid Office is able to assist in most matters regarding money and tuition. The campus is compact and clean with a good class size layout
Tips for prospective students Get there early on the first day of classes to pick up your financial aid checks at the cashiers window.
Academic Rigor Classes are top notch and have competent professors.
Dorm Life There are no dorms on Campus.
Food and Dining The dinning hall has espresso.
What to do for fun The main courtyard is a good place to mingle and to do homework out in the fresh air.
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Melanie from Lynden, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences whatcom community college is a very inclusive college that tailors to your needs. it helps you prepare for your next step, whatever that may be, and has several good certification programs.
Tips for prospective students keep up with your adviser, and join some clubs!
Academic Rigor some courses are harder than others; make sure you don't take too many writing intensive courses at one time.
Dorm Life to my knowledge, wcc doesn't have any dorms, just nearby apartments.
Food and Dining i like the food, anyway. it's not gourmet, but it's usually fresh and reasonably priced.
What to do for fun there are several clubs, and the area's just beautiful. bellingham has a lot to offer as well.
Great for these types of students art enthusiasts would be welcome here, along with any environmentally conscious people.
Clubs and Activities it only has 30 clubs, but they range from languages to music to areas of study.
Greek Life there is no greek life at wcc; sorry.
Campus Safety i've always felt safe; there are usually people patrolling the parking lot to keep your items from being stolen.
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Taylor from Bellingham, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences fabulous instructors that really care about your studies, they're willing to take the extra time for you. the honors program is amazingly helpful and lets you create your own classes. very effective for both nontraditional and traditional students.
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Amanda from Lynden, WA
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot Classes here are a decent size so that you do not get lost in the mush. The smaller sizes allowed for great one on one time with teachers. But, be warned small class size means that classes fill up quickly, so everything is a first come first serve basis.
Did enjoy being here Whatcom has a decent sized campus that's not to big nor to small. It has a calm quiet campus with a lot of places to go and study in peace. Also the campus students and faculty are very friendly and show a great amount of tolerance for adversity.
Bang for the buck I haven't attended this school in over a year so I'm not much help when it comes to tuition costs. The last year I attended the had just raised the cost per credit.
Tips for prospective students To save money, it's a smart move to buy used books, and if possible to buy earlier editions of your text books. Most teachers don't mind you buying earlier editions especially if they only change a section/chapter title or something trivial like that. It's always a good idea to check and make sure it's alright though, just in case.
Great for these types of students They have a lot of Running Start students attending this college. It's a great place for high school students to attend anonymously and begin their transition into college.
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