Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Courtney's Review

Review of Santa Barbara City College

from Goleta, CA

Do you feel you’re learning a lot?

From On-Campus Tutoring in every subject you will be taught to Volunteer Tutors through the Phi Theta Honor Society, you will have no reason to ever get less than a B. The school's Gateway Program will ensure you a gateway to success with tutors also inside your classroom as well as in the Gateway Center from 9-5 everyday of the week. The teachers are immaculate when it comes to their teaching and down-to-earth when it comes to understanding you.

Do you enjoy the experience at your school?

Whether you are from San Francisco, Orange Country or even out-of-state or -country, you will feel welcome here. With State Street directly south and the infamous Isla Vista to your north, you should never run out of something to do. Going out to the movies or out with your friends is always an option, but having the scenery is what always takes everyones breath away. Located right on the beach, tanning, surfing, and reading on the sand is highly encouraged to relax after studying. Palm trees, beautiful weather, and an amazing variety of life will allow you to never see the same thing twice.

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

Being a community/city college, Santa Barbara City College is much cheaper than a university or state school, but you receive all the same benefits. From EOPS to the MESA center, book grants and scholarships are given out to those in need. SBCC resides at the University of California, Santa Barbara's old campus and so the students are blessed with the real college feel at the community college price.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

1. Visit the campus. If you need to go to community college, whether it be for financial issues or low grades, it will be your first choice. 2. Remember, college is easy to do, you just need the will, and Santa Barbara City College is here to do that for you. 3. The school has an open admissions policy, so apply when you can and know that it is there for you. You can go, you can get good grades, you can afford it, and you can make your dreams come true.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

This college is great for ALL types of students. Who ever you are, you fit it. Santa Barbara City College wants you, and we know you want it to.