Parkland College

Parkland College

Champaign, IL, USA
Public
2 Year

Kerry's Review

Review of Parkland College

from Urbana, IL

Describe your college in three sentences.

Parkland College is wonderful school for someone who needs a flexible schedule. The campus is easy to get around. The professors and instructors are personable and always willing to assist a student.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Parkland College is a great school for the beginning student with small class sizes. Parkland is also an affordable school. I would encourage prospective students to utilize all Parkland has to offer.

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

While the classes may be challenging the instructors have a way of making learning fun and not boring. I feel that I have been able to get help when I needed it. Many instructors base grades on attendance too.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Parkland is building housing currently which will be an asset to the school.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Parkland College has a variety of food in the college center. The prices are reasonable. There are soda machines and vending throughout the campus.

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

Parkland College offers several different extracurricural activities. There are athletics, student government, and their own radio station.

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

Parkland College is a community college which has lower cost than a 4 yr school.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Parkland is a perfect school for single parents, adults going back to begin a new career or gaining education for promotions, or even for the new college student who may be intimidated by larger schools.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Parkland offers many different types of clubs and activities. There is just about a club for every area of interest.

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

Parkland College has its own security patrol and security phones throughout the campus.