Oakton College

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL, USA
Public
2 Year

Ramina's Review

Review of Oakton College

from Niles, IL

Describe your college in three sentences.

Oakton gets you prepared for the real world. There is a lot of leniency within the school. Better than I expected

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Follow the general education course list they have online because the counselors suck.

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

good

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Oakton does not have any dorms.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The cafe has a lot of great food options. They have a Pizza Hut booth. Their burgers and cheese sticks are good too.

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

Theres a forest right across the street. And there is always events going on in and outside of school

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

Oakton Community College is a really great idea if you are trying to save money. It's really smart to go to Oakton if you're planning on attending a four year college after because of all the money you'll save. One semester costs around $1,300. Great for finishing up your gen eds.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

We have this hallway called student street and there are always clubs performing or giving food or holding bake sales along with many University representatives.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Student who are trying to save money. Students who are interested in smaller campus'. Students that enjoy diverse atmospheres.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Oakton have an nearly endless list of clubs to join. From Astronomy club all the way to Gardening clubs

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Oakton does not have any sororities

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

The area where oakton is located at is a really safe neighborhood (des plaines)