Columbia Basin College is easily one of the top tier community colleges. A campus that is based around the integrity, safety and education of it's many students stands out in the desert region of Washington., and a staff that truly cares about it's students. In short, a great place to be.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be sure to utilize the buy-back function of the bookstore, where you can receive much of the money back from your old textbooks. This works for 3 days after the start of the new quarter.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The staff here doesn't live paycheck to paycheck. Instead; it takes use of all the time available in order to teach each lesson in a unique format suitable for students. The free secondary programs established here also helps set up a work friendly environment.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Being the college that it is, a dorm life is almost impossible save close apartments. However, the atmosphere in distinct areas such as The Hub feels as neighborly and exciting as any.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The staff at Columbia Basin have not only taken it upon themselves to find fun healthier ways to feed teens and other adults, they understand the necessity of balance. My last quarter had homemade french fries and freshly tossed salad as the top sold options, yet to workers continue to set up even more unique ways (some involving granola as a catalyst) for diners to spend their hard earned cash.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The Hub, as it's known to be called, is a great center of consistent activity ranging from comedians to local club bands or even recreational activities such as pool. Other art/entertainment groups preform live in the uniquely built art building, which is soundproofed in order to not disturb the locally kept habitat of rabbits and quail. And of course, the Library is a consistent source of educationally sound entertainment.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Art building is a definite must-see on campus! On the outside is a simple rectangular shape of stone, but as you delve further in you find a labyrinth of internal classrooms, art galleries, studies of classical and jazz music, several floors and much more! Couple that with an ivy growing on the sides and statues and stone benches (not found anywhere else on campus) and you have an experience notably missing anywhere else!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Clubs and activities are sponsored by Columbia Basin should they have a distinct attitude to invite other members and be locally active! Special groups (such as the Latino Pride) are even given access to set up events in major traffic areas of the school in order to spread their message or convince others to join up!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety is huge initiative here. In fact, not only does the school website contain information about the security office (#, personnel, types of crimes) but also of past crime counts by the books over the last few years (statistics such as car theft, missing or stolen ID cards, etc) in order to give people a better understanding of crime around them and how they may implement methods in curbing/stopping crime altogether in campus. It has proven to be a powerful method here, and statistics show drops in related crimes in the area when implemented. Sometimes I feel safer on campus then my own neighborhood, and that's great. It's my home away from home after all.
Columbia Basin College is easily one of the top tier community colleges. A campus that is based around the integrity, safety and education of it's many students stands out in the desert region of Washington., and a staff that truly cares about it's students. In short, a great place to be.
Be sure to utilize the buy-back function of the bookstore, where you can receive much of the money back from your old textbooks. This works for 3 days after the start of the new quarter.
The staff here doesn't live paycheck to paycheck. Instead; it takes use of all the time available in order to teach each lesson in a unique format suitable for students. The free secondary programs established here also helps set up a work friendly environment.
Being the college that it is, a dorm life is almost impossible save close apartments. However, the atmosphere in distinct areas such as The Hub feels as neighborly and exciting as any.
The staff at Columbia Basin have not only taken it upon themselves to find fun healthier ways to feed teens and other adults, they understand the necessity of balance. My last quarter had homemade french fries and freshly tossed salad as the top sold options, yet to workers continue to set up even more unique ways (some involving granola as a catalyst) for diners to spend their hard earned cash.
The Hub, as it's known to be called, is a great center of consistent activity ranging from comedians to local club bands or even recreational activities such as pool. Other art/entertainment groups preform live in the uniquely built art building, which is soundproofed in order to not disturb the locally kept habitat of rabbits and quail. And of course, the Library is a consistent source of educationally sound entertainment.
The Art building is a definite must-see on campus! On the outside is a simple rectangular shape of stone, but as you delve further in you find a labyrinth of internal classrooms, art galleries, studies of classical and jazz music, several floors and much more! Couple that with an ivy growing on the sides and statues and stone benches (not found anywhere else on campus) and you have an experience notably missing anywhere else!
Clubs and activities are sponsored by Columbia Basin should they have a distinct attitude to invite other members and be locally active! Special groups (such as the Latino Pride) are even given access to set up events in major traffic areas of the school in order to spread their message or convince others to join up!
Campus safety is huge initiative here. In fact, not only does the school website contain information about the security office (#, personnel, types of crimes) but also of past crime counts by the books over the last few years (statistics such as car theft, missing or stolen ID cards, etc) in order to give people a better understanding of crime around them and how they may implement methods in curbing/stopping crime altogether in campus. It has proven to be a powerful method here, and statistics show drops in related crimes in the area when implemented. Sometimes I feel safer on campus then my own neighborhood, and that's great. It's my home away from home after all.