indian river is the #1 most affordable college in the us, and students always get their monies worth by attending. the small class sizes are perfect for getting involved in lectures and labs, and for personal relationships with the professors and teachers. indian river may be a growing college, but irsc has state-of-the-art technology that makes earning a degree very worthwhile.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
use your resources and get to know people in all the major departments, like financial aid. also, get up on time to get adequate parking to be on time for class because most professors do take attendance. if you are planning to sign up for work-study, then fill out the application and fafsa very early so that you get a chance. irsc also offers part-time jobs as an irsc employee that pays more that financial-aid based work-study. students should try to get involved in the student support services program, which helps students with financial aid tips, picking out classes and so on.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
classes can be very challenging depending on the professor or teacher. some professors are lax and some are very hard, especially in upper level courses, such as courses taken for pre-med and engineering students. irsc's rigor shouldn't be judged by the surrounding community or by its small campus size (which rapidly growing).
Describe the dorm life at your college.
i don't know much about dorm life because i stay with my parents, but i haven't heard any complaints from students since i've been at indian river.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
the food is ok, but there are better options, like big apple's pizza across the street, the tiki bar, or someplace else.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
the beach is always and option, or going down to palm beach, fort lauderdale, or miami if gas isn't an issue.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
there are so many steals are irsc, like the price per credit hour for classes, discounts on software like microsoft office, the price of books is more reasonable than at a university, and accessibility to professors is great.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
irsc just opened a nuclear engineering/technology building just this year. it hasn't even had it's opening ceremony yet! it's the only nuclear engineering/technology center in the region!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there are a wide variety of clubs like the spanish club, science club, campus coalition government, phi theta kappa, etc.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
phi theta kappa is the only somewhat greek club the is available for students with a 3.5 or higher, by invite only.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
the campus patrol is always around. irsc has code blue phones scattered around every campus location. if there is an emergency, irsc will send an automated message to students' cell phone numbers that are on record.
indian river is the #1 most affordable college in the us, and students always get their monies worth by attending. the small class sizes are perfect for getting involved in lectures and labs, and for personal relationships with the professors and teachers. indian river may be a growing college, but irsc has state-of-the-art technology that makes earning a degree very worthwhile.
use your resources and get to know people in all the major departments, like financial aid. also, get up on time to get adequate parking to be on time for class because most professors do take attendance. if you are planning to sign up for work-study, then fill out the application and fafsa very early so that you get a chance. irsc also offers part-time jobs as an irsc employee that pays more that financial-aid based work-study. students should try to get involved in the student support services program, which helps students with financial aid tips, picking out classes and so on.
classes can be very challenging depending on the professor or teacher. some professors are lax and some are very hard, especially in upper level courses, such as courses taken for pre-med and engineering students. irsc's rigor shouldn't be judged by the surrounding community or by its small campus size (which rapidly growing).
i don't know much about dorm life because i stay with my parents, but i haven't heard any complaints from students since i've been at indian river.
the food is ok, but there are better options, like big apple's pizza across the street, the tiki bar, or someplace else.
the beach is always and option, or going down to palm beach, fort lauderdale, or miami if gas isn't an issue.
there are so many steals are irsc, like the price per credit hour for classes, discounts on software like microsoft office, the price of books is more reasonable than at a university, and accessibility to professors is great.
irsc just opened a nuclear engineering/technology building just this year. it hasn't even had it's opening ceremony yet! it's the only nuclear engineering/technology center in the region!
there are a wide variety of clubs like the spanish club, science club, campus coalition government, phi theta kappa, etc.
phi theta kappa is the only somewhat greek club the is available for students with a 3.5 or higher, by invite only.
the campus patrol is always around. irsc has code blue phones scattered around every campus location. if there is an emergency, irsc will send an automated message to students' cell phone numbers that are on record.