Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Jessica's Review

Review of Orange Coast College

from Costa Mesa, CA

Do you feel you’re learning a lot?

I am definately learning a lot at this school. Because of the variety of classes that are offered I have been able to explore and expand my horizons and as a result I have learned some many useful things about so many different areas. In addition, the teachers and professors are amazing. They are always willing to help you if you have questions and they are always willing to meet with you outside of class in their office hours and most of the time not during their office hours as well. I have found all of the professors very helpful and encouraging as they truly exhibit teachers that want to see their students succeed.

Do you enjoy the experience at your school?

I do enjoy the school a lot. This is because I have been able to take some pretty amazing classes and learn a lot from them. However, I feel that I could enjoy the school a lot more if I had the time to spend participating in all of the various clubs and activities that the school offers. From what I have heard these clubs and activities are very fun and the students who are in them become very active in the club and in the school. So if you are a person who loves to get involved this is definately a good college for you.

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

I would say that if you truly pick classes that you know you will enjoy and if you make every effort to get anything and everything out of those classes then it is definately worth the money you pay. However, I do think that the prices are a little expensive. I would say that the most expensive things that you have to buy are the books. The books prices, in my opinion, are rediculuosly over priced as I have been able to find the same books in the same condition for a fraction of the price they are sold at the bookstore. But overall, I think that if you truly get as much as you can out of the classes then the prices will be worth it in the end.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Overall some tips for prospective students include: - Take advantge of the variety of classes offered - Explore classes for your major - Plan out the classes that you want ahead of time because the classes fill up really quickly - Ask teachers lots of questions...use the knowledge they have to offer

Which types of students will excel at your college?

This amazing school is a great fit for many different kinds of students. It is great for athletes as the teams there are very good and have high reputations. It is good for students who want to be involved as there are many, many different ways to be involved whether it is through clubs or student leadership or just being able to interact with people that you would not normally interact with. It is also great for photography and film students as the program there is one of the best in the nation. It is good for culinary arts students as the program is one of the best. Overall, it is good for just about anybody! Just remember that this amazing school is not only one of the best it is the top community college in California in addition to the second best in the United States!