All of the teachers I've had the pleasure of knowing at this particular school have been extremely helpful and knowledgeable on their subject. Many relate topics we're learning with real world issues, encourage debates and utilise a variety of teaching methods.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I think Olympic College has a friendly unpretentious atmosphere, with a genuinely happy faculty. It may only be a community college, but it's been a fantastic experience all in all. I only wish they had more variety of courses at every branch. Commuting to Bremerton for courses can be a pain!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
For the level of education you're getting, it's practically a steal. As much as I wish our post - secondary schooling was free, it's only getting more and more expensive. Olympic offers courses at a fairly reasonable price, based on credit(five credit courses typically run around 425-ish). For a full time student, it typically comes out to 5,000USD annually, which is a bargain! In this case, the price does not reflect the quality - So don't overlook Olympic.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Definitely talk to counselors when applying for your courses, I've known plenty of people who overlook this option and end up having to take extra courses in the long run due to poor course planning! I don't recommend starting out with distance learning, it's easy to get behind or confused when you don't meet the teacher face to face. Try to take traditional classes, if at all possible!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Olympic will be fantastic for outgoing students, and ones that are interested in discussion and debate more than simply taking notes! I recommend Olympic to anyone unsure of their major, as you'll have the ability to explore various options without the outrageous costs of other schools.
All of the teachers I've had the pleasure of knowing at this particular school have been extremely helpful and knowledgeable on their subject. Many relate topics we're learning with real world issues, encourage debates and utilise a variety of teaching methods.
I think Olympic College has a friendly unpretentious atmosphere, with a genuinely happy faculty. It may only be a community college, but it's been a fantastic experience all in all. I only wish they had more variety of courses at every branch. Commuting to Bremerton for courses can be a pain!
For the level of education you're getting, it's practically a steal. As much as I wish our post - secondary schooling was free, it's only getting more and more expensive. Olympic offers courses at a fairly reasonable price, based on credit(five credit courses typically run around 425-ish). For a full time student, it typically comes out to 5,000USD annually, which is a bargain! In this case, the price does not reflect the quality - So don't overlook Olympic.
Definitely talk to counselors when applying for your courses, I've known plenty of people who overlook this option and end up having to take extra courses in the long run due to poor course planning! I don't recommend starting out with distance learning, it's easy to get behind or confused when you don't meet the teacher face to face. Try to take traditional classes, if at all possible!
Olympic will be fantastic for outgoing students, and ones that are interested in discussion and debate more than simply taking notes! I recommend Olympic to anyone unsure of their major, as you'll have the ability to explore various options without the outrageous costs of other schools.