Hawkeye Community College has a fairly nice campus. The teachers are great and the people friendly. The classes are nicely sized, not to many people.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
The CC is in the middle of nowhere. Its surrounded by corn and soy bean fields. So there isn't much to do in between classes if you have a huge hour gap. So if you can, plan your classes pretty close together to save yourself some frustration.
If your driving get there early. you want to make sure you have a parking spot. The spaces start to show later on in the day, but in the morning its jammed packed.
There also isn't a huge choices in elective classes. Hawkeye says they have the class but then they don't offer it. So it may be hard to get your elective credits done.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes themselves are not to difficult. The only issue I've encountered is having a few teachers who have never taught a college course before. Their hearts are in the right place but it feels like guess work in the beginning.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I happened to pick the Hawkeye Towers for my dorm. The Towers are a great place to live. The lease is for a year. You can live there for the summer if you wanted to and you can renew your lease. The rent as of right now (October 2012) is $385 with a $200 deposit when you first move in.
Its not really a dorm if you think about it. Its more of an Apt complex. Your dorm is shared between 4 people. You get your own room that is 10x9. There are 2 bathrooms. 2 in each. The kitchen is fully functional. Its comes with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and a dishwasher. The freezer is a little small. So you will have figure out spacing details with your roommates. The walls are a bit thin so if your neighbors are making really lowed noises you may here them. But otherwise not a bad place to live. The people working in the office are friendly and always willing to help.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The only food offered on campus is in the cafeteria. Its alright food, but overpriced. The closest fast food or even Wal-mart. Is at Crossroads. Its also where their mall is. Its about a 10min drive form the campus.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Hawkeye is always trying to keep the student involved through events they hold. They will throw monthly events and will have prizes like groceries, which is amazing for a starving college student.
If your willing to drive or hop on a bus you could go to the mall, or go downtown to where there are a few shops and restaurants you could go to. Waterloo, IA is a pretty small town. Its slowly growing out of it farm town roots, but its still slow going here.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Is it Band for your buck? That all depends on you. I know for me, I'm finding it out that its not, but that's because I have to pay for housing.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Hawkeye Community College is great for students who don't mind a slower passe, plenty of open scenery, and want to further their education.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many different clubs and activities at Hawkeye to chose from. You can check them all out that the link below.
http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/students/get-involved/clubs.aspx
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Hawkeye Campus Safety is 24 hours a day 7 days a weeks. Here are the security measures they provide. -locking and unlocking buildings -random and preventive patrols of campus escorts -enforcement of college regulations -enforcing college parking regulations -medical emergency response -emergency message delivery
Hawkeye Community College has a fairly nice campus. The teachers are great and the people friendly. The classes are nicely sized, not to many people.
The CC is in the middle of nowhere. Its surrounded by corn and soy bean fields. So there isn't much to do in between classes if you have a huge hour gap. So if you can, plan your classes pretty close together to save yourself some frustration. If your driving get there early. you want to make sure you have a parking spot. The spaces start to show later on in the day, but in the morning its jammed packed. There also isn't a huge choices in elective classes. Hawkeye says they have the class but then they don't offer it. So it may be hard to get your elective credits done.
The classes themselves are not to difficult. The only issue I've encountered is having a few teachers who have never taught a college course before. Their hearts are in the right place but it feels like guess work in the beginning.
I happened to pick the Hawkeye Towers for my dorm. The Towers are a great place to live. The lease is for a year. You can live there for the summer if you wanted to and you can renew your lease. The rent as of right now (October 2012) is $385 with a $200 deposit when you first move in. Its not really a dorm if you think about it. Its more of an Apt complex. Your dorm is shared between 4 people. You get your own room that is 10x9. There are 2 bathrooms. 2 in each. The kitchen is fully functional. Its comes with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and a dishwasher. The freezer is a little small. So you will have figure out spacing details with your roommates. The walls are a bit thin so if your neighbors are making really lowed noises you may here them. But otherwise not a bad place to live. The people working in the office are friendly and always willing to help.
The only food offered on campus is in the cafeteria. Its alright food, but overpriced. The closest fast food or even Wal-mart. Is at Crossroads. Its also where their mall is. Its about a 10min drive form the campus.
Hawkeye is always trying to keep the student involved through events they hold. They will throw monthly events and will have prizes like groceries, which is amazing for a starving college student. If your willing to drive or hop on a bus you could go to the mall, or go downtown to where there are a few shops and restaurants you could go to. Waterloo, IA is a pretty small town. Its slowly growing out of it farm town roots, but its still slow going here.
Is it Band for your buck? That all depends on you. I know for me, I'm finding it out that its not, but that's because I have to pay for housing.
Hawkeye Community College is great for students who don't mind a slower passe, plenty of open scenery, and want to further their education.
There are many different clubs and activities at Hawkeye to chose from. You can check them all out that the link below. http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/students/get-involved/clubs.aspx
Hawkeye Campus Safety is 24 hours a day 7 days a weeks. Here are the security measures they provide. -locking and unlocking buildings -random and preventive patrols of campus escorts -enforcement of college regulations -enforcing college parking regulations -medical emergency response -emergency message delivery