Pellissippi State Community College

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, TN, USA
Public
2 Year

Kathleen's Review

Review of Pellissippi State Community College

from Maryville, TN

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Most instructors are very willing to assist you along the path, but students must demonstrate a willingness to learn and be accountable to their own education. Students must attend all classes, pay attention, and participate fully to successfully master the material.

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

While I have found the coursework in my classes to be demanding and difficult, I cannot speak to all classes at Pellissippi. As an older student, I had to devote a greater percentage of my time to studying and preparing for classes and tests, but my grades reflected the time and effort I put in.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

I lived at home with my husband and children and commuted daily to classes and group study sessions.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Pellissippi has partnered with several area restaurants and chains and offer varied menu choices on different days. While not gourmet, the food is good and fresh, with several choices available daily.

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

Being employed full time and enrolled in three or four classes each semester left very little time for fun, but I am sure there is fun to be found at school as well as within the communities surrounding the college.

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

The education at Pellissippi is top-notch, but the price tag is far less than other colleges/universities in the greater Knoxville area.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Due to work, school, and my family obligations, I did not participate in extracurricular clubs/activities, but I know there are a wide variety of choices available to students.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

While I am a member of Phi Theta Kappa! I have been unable to participate fully because of job, school, and family responsibilities. I do hope to be more involved in the future.

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

While I am aware that campus crime is present on all college campuses, I personally have not witnesses nor been a victim of such crime at Pellissippi.