Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Brooke's Review

Review of Los Angeles City College

from Los Angeles, CA

Describe your college in three sentences.

Los Angeles City College is the smart choice for the abundance of students in the greater Los Angeles area who want a career in their future. LACC has excellent, qualified professors who motivate students to achieve their best, while guiding students with the curriculum they need to prepare them to achieve their goals. For any student who wants to learn fundamental career skills while saving money, LACC is the institution to do so.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Take your General Education classes in the first couple of semesters so that in the subsequent semesters you can take the classes you desire that are of interest to you. There are many counselors and resources available for students who do not know where to start or who need financial help.

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

Numerous professors have PhD degrees or Masters degrees in the subject they are teaching. Many also have taught at other respected institutions, including UCLA. The classes I have taken are academically rigorous, but not too challenging for the student who applies him/herself.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Since LACC is a community college, there are no dorms on or around the campus. Students will live off campus.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

In late 2012, a Student Center building opened that housed a cafeteria with a growing selection of food options.

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

LACC is an excellent value for what you pay (or may not pay due to the prevalence of financial aid opportunities) and is an unbelievable savings versus the public and private universities who offer a comparable education.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Los Angeles City College is great for students who are self-sufficient but who need some guidance at times in order to achieve their goals. LACC is perfect for a focused student who is ready to obtain a degree, but may be financially pressed, and who would like to save money while obtaining a quality education.

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

There is a Sherriff Cadet station on campus and cadets constantly roam campus to assure students are safe. I have seen warning posters advising suspicious activity and any incidents to beware of on campus. LAPD also circle campus daily and handle any criminal activity promptly.