Saddleback is an extremely good community college in beautiful Orange County, California. They have a top notch nursing program, many majors, and certification programs. They are the #1 community college in Orange County to transfer students to the best UC system schools in California.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Saddleback has a diverse array of students--be friendly, engage in the great smaller class atmospheres, and study hard. Use a professor online rating information website to help you choose what classes will be the best choice for you. Saddleback is an involved community college--with over 50 clubs, and plenty of school spirit for sports. Saddleback has all types of classes: from ones that get you to your transfer destination, to leisurely classes such as yoga, salsa dancing, kickboxing, swimming, or even, sailing. Make the most of your time here at Saddleback by getting involved with every aspect.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Saddleback is known to be one of the better community colleges here in California. They have top notch professors that have worked in their particular subject for the majority of their life--these professors have real life experience and have graduated with PhDs and high degrees. They are writers, publishers, architects, and retired engineers. You know you're getting a good eduction when the teachers are top notch! Saddleback is 100% accredited and has 300 different types of associate degrees, and other certificates to choose from. They even offer study abroad programs! Who would of thought that a community college could offer this?
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Saddleback has no dorms. All students live off campus, but luckily, Saddleback is just right off the 5 freeway, and an easy drive for the traveling student.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Saddleback college has food trucks that are featured each week, a cafeteria, and multiple coffee stands. There is a wide array of options to fill everyone's stomach!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Saddleback is in the heart of Orange County, CA. On campus, you can join clubs, sports, volunteer, and leadership programs. Off campus, the world is yours! Enjoy yourself at beaches in Dana Point, San Clemente, and Laguna Beach--just about 15 minutes away. Or, take a quick drive up to Big Bear, which is about an hour and a half you can be snowboarding! There are tons of high class malls, and cheaper places to shop and eat. Starbucks, In-n-out, Mission Viejo Mall, and several other conveniences are right next to the campus!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
By going to Saddleback college, you are saving much more money and getting just as good of an education as going to a four-year university. There's no worry in getting the best bang for your buck!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Saddleback has an award winning radio station--you can tune in, anytime, anywhere!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Saddleback is great for any type of student. Diversity is rampant--older students, middle age students, thriving young adults. African American, Syrian, Christian, Hispanic, Caucasian, or Muslim--we have it all here at Saddleback!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
With 500 clubs and organizations--what more could you ask for?! From sailing, to Bible club, from Young Democrats, to the Helping Hands Sociology club--we have a club for everyone!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no greek life at Saddleback College. But there are a few honors societies, such as Phi Thetta Kappa (National Honors Society) and Psi Beta (National Psychology Honors Association).
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus has police patrolling all the time of day and night! I have never felt not safe at Saddleback. You might want to be careful speeding through campus though--you might get a ticket! ;)
Saddleback is an extremely good community college in beautiful Orange County, California. They have a top notch nursing program, many majors, and certification programs. They are the #1 community college in Orange County to transfer students to the best UC system schools in California.
Saddleback has a diverse array of students--be friendly, engage in the great smaller class atmospheres, and study hard. Use a professor online rating information website to help you choose what classes will be the best choice for you. Saddleback is an involved community college--with over 50 clubs, and plenty of school spirit for sports. Saddleback has all types of classes: from ones that get you to your transfer destination, to leisurely classes such as yoga, salsa dancing, kickboxing, swimming, or even, sailing. Make the most of your time here at Saddleback by getting involved with every aspect.
Saddleback is known to be one of the better community colleges here in California. They have top notch professors that have worked in their particular subject for the majority of their life--these professors have real life experience and have graduated with PhDs and high degrees. They are writers, publishers, architects, and retired engineers. You know you're getting a good eduction when the teachers are top notch! Saddleback is 100% accredited and has 300 different types of associate degrees, and other certificates to choose from. They even offer study abroad programs! Who would of thought that a community college could offer this?
Saddleback has no dorms. All students live off campus, but luckily, Saddleback is just right off the 5 freeway, and an easy drive for the traveling student.
Saddleback college has food trucks that are featured each week, a cafeteria, and multiple coffee stands. There is a wide array of options to fill everyone's stomach!
Saddleback is in the heart of Orange County, CA. On campus, you can join clubs, sports, volunteer, and leadership programs. Off campus, the world is yours! Enjoy yourself at beaches in Dana Point, San Clemente, and Laguna Beach--just about 15 minutes away. Or, take a quick drive up to Big Bear, which is about an hour and a half you can be snowboarding! There are tons of high class malls, and cheaper places to shop and eat. Starbucks, In-n-out, Mission Viejo Mall, and several other conveniences are right next to the campus!
By going to Saddleback college, you are saving much more money and getting just as good of an education as going to a four-year university. There's no worry in getting the best bang for your buck!
Saddleback has an award winning radio station--you can tune in, anytime, anywhere!
Saddleback is great for any type of student. Diversity is rampant--older students, middle age students, thriving young adults. African American, Syrian, Christian, Hispanic, Caucasian, or Muslim--we have it all here at Saddleback!
With 500 clubs and organizations--what more could you ask for?! From sailing, to Bible club, from Young Democrats, to the Helping Hands Sociology club--we have a club for everyone!
There is no greek life at Saddleback College. But there are a few honors societies, such as Phi Thetta Kappa (National Honors Society) and Psi Beta (National Psychology Honors Association).
The campus has police patrolling all the time of day and night! I have never felt not safe at Saddleback. You might want to be careful speeding through campus though--you might get a ticket! ;)