Clark College

Clark College

Vancouver, WA, USA
Public
4 Year

Karissa's Review

Review of Clark College

from Washougal, WA

Describe your college in three sentences.

clark college is an absolutely beautiful campus with very helpful faculty and staff. everyone who goes to clark are so friendly and accepting; there is a place for absolutely everyone to fit in. clark college gives so many people opportunities they might have never had otherwise.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

get involved in activities and/or work on campus; it is such a great way to meet other students and get to know people who work there. get there early to have better luck with parking. go to class every time and get your homework in on time; try not to procrastinate. find your rhythm as to when you study, when you work, when you have friend/family time, and when you have you time. do not forget to have fun while studying and working hard!

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

academics at clark college are great! the teachers do really well at giving students the time and help they need. students seem to do really well at clark college. obviously there will be teaching styles that do not match some learning styles, but for the most part teachers and students really work well together at clark college. even if a class is hard, a student tends to do really well when they ask for help and if they do their best!

Describe the dorm life at your college.

there are no dorms at clark college since it is a community college.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

there are great places to get affordable food while you are at clark college! most places take cash or check only, though, so do not forget that. definitely check out the bakery and dining room!

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

there are always plenty of activities going on around campus! get involved in a club or hang out in the game room. once you make friends, you'll have fun no matter where you are. the international programs room is a really fun place to meet new people and learn about other cultures. upstairs in geiser hall is a good place to go if you like to play card games. there is something for everyone at clark college!

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

everything at clark college is usually worth the price! they have really competitive prices and it's such an amazing school that it is definitely worth the money!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

there is a brand new japanese garden by the o'connell sports center and music building. also, behind frost arts center is an adorable penguin topiary not many people know about. we also have a totem pole and meditation pole to symbolize diversity on campus, located by foster/hawkins/hannah halls. also, there are a lot of opportunities for the community to be involved at clark college such as theater productions, choirs, bands, etc. senior citizens also have a great experience with mature learning, as do high school students through running start.there are so many events all the time that happen so keep an eye out!

Which types of students will excel at your college?

for people who like to play card games such as yugioh, pokemon, and d&d, upstairs in geiser hall is a really great place for you to hang out. our international programs is a really fun place for our international students. however, it is really fun for students who aren't international as well to learn about other cultures and make new friends. the game room is a really fun place for people who like playing board games, foosball, watching television, or sitting in massage chairs! for people who enjoy looking at art galleries, clark college has its own art galleries. the big one is the archer gallery, located in the penguin union building. the smaller one is located in the frost arts center.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

clark college has so many clubs to choose from! plus, if there is not a club that you think other students would enjoy, you can start your own club! there is almost always some sort of activity going on around campus every day, it seems! clark college is a very lively campus with very involved students and community!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

there is no greek life on campus since clark is a community college.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

our security desk is so helpful, located in geiser hall by the bookstore. they help you if your battery dies, you get locked out of your car, you just want someone to walk you to your car because it is late, etc. i have heard of very few cases of car break ins or some one's stuff being stolen. i feel really safe on campus, and so does everyone else i talk to!