Indian River State College

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL, USA
Public
4 Year

Jade's Review

Review of Indian River State College

from Port St Lucie, FL

Describe your college in three sentences.

This school has an unparalleled hometown feel to it. You will find that the majority of the professors are so passionate about what they teach that you will begin to feel some of that passion within yourself. The campuses are all gorgeous and accessible to students from all walks of life.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Before you register with a teacher, ask other students about the class and see if you can find people who have already taken the class with the professor. That will help you to make sure that you find the right fit for your learning style. Also, don't wait until the last minute to register, because you may end up in a classroom, on a campus, or with a professor that does not work for you.

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

The coursework is just above average. You don't feel over worked, but you will feel like your brain is being worked. The load is not overly hard, but it isn't easy either. Many of the teachers use common knowledge and understanding to help you to relate the information so that it comes naturally to your memory.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The school is located near to my family's home, so I do not live in a dorm. However, I do know of students that make use of the school's dormitories. These students claim that the school's dorms are a wonderful provision. The monthly rent includes utilities, cable, and phone service. The dorms are located adjacent to the main campus, which allows the students to be close to their classrooms. The space is conducive to studying, furnished with desks and other arrangements for the students to be able to have quiet time. The dorms are right in the city of Fort Pierce, near beaches and downtown city life, which makes weekends and nights fun.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The school campuses are all located within cities with restaurants within walking distance. There are fast food restaurants, but there are also nicer dining spots, such as Chili's, Ruby Tuesday, Big Apple, and many others. Also, some of the campuses have restaurants in them, such as Subway. The main campus has a cafeteria that serves meals that are quite tasty.

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

The St. Lucie West campus is located by a movie theater, a frozen yogurt shop, and a Superplay USA, which contains a bowling alley, batting cages, a restaurant, laser tag, and mini golf. That's only one campus! The other campuses are also located near the main hubs of their respective cities so that students don't have to travel far to blow off some steam.

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

The student services centers at IRSC are really great. Counselors will help you make sure that you apply for scholarships and work out the best way to pay for your education. Classes are not expensive at all, especially for Florida residents. For what you pay, you get awesome instructors, comfortable classrooms, and beautiful campuses.

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

Campus police are amazing. I have personally been able to experience their concern for the safety of the student. Having taken a night class, I have seen them watching the parking lots and locking the classrooms. They respond immediately to concerns. One of the officers even gave my classroom his cell phone number so that we could reach him if we had any problems.