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South Puget Sound Community College Reviews
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Kate from Olympia, WA
01/15/2010Reviewer is A current student here.
5 out of 5 people found this review useful. 1 of 30
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Students need to realize that they have to actually open a book to learn the information and succeed! The professor's I have had here at SPSCC expect you to learn from both the book and from lectures so always attend lectures and always read your book and you will succeed.
Tips for prospective students Most of my friends always said that SPSCC is a crummy school that doesn't teach you anything. At first, I felt like I should be embarrassed to go here but I now know that there's no reason for that! Obviously, some of the lower level classes are easy-- Art 101 is going to be easy anywhere you go. Taking harder classes like Anatomy and Physiology, or Microbiology and you will definitely learn a lot and be very impressed with the knowledge that your professors hold.
Bang for the buck The school is ridiculously cheap compared to the education you can actually get here. Don't buy the books at the bookstore and then your only fee is tuition- but they have payment plants and are really helpful and lenient!
Am enjoying being here SPSCC has a beautiful campus. There really isn't a prettier community college in the whole state and I can say that I'm proud to go to school here. It's exceptionally nice when it's sunny outside and you can study in the grass or at a picnic table and read! The people are friendly, the teachers are nice and actually learn your name!
Am learning a lot This is my 4th quarter at SPSCC and I think the majority of the classes I have taken are really interesting and informative. The professors are very intelligent and know a lot about their subject. The only down-side is when you get a professor who just writes notes on the board which you copy and study for later. This is not teaching! Luckily, this has only happened to me once! Overall, I feel much more informed on the touch subjects the professors are teaching.
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Hannah from Olympia, WA
02/26/2011Reviewer is A past student here.
4 out of 4 people found this review useful. 2 of 30
Categories Comments Great for these types of students I recommend SPSCC to anyone. Whether you're a junior in high school, just graduated from high school, or continuing your education after 30 years out of the education system, SPSCC is great at plugging you in and making you fit. They have wonderful resources to help you study and know your material, and the teachers are accommodating for all types of students. Especially if you're working a part-time job on top of going to school! There are some classes that are only two or three days a week, and they have hybrid classes (two days in class, the rest of the work online), as well as online courses. The staff at SPSCC will team up to help you however they can so you can be a success.
Tips for prospective students I would definitely recommend taking Running Start. Even if you can't enter in your junior year, at least take it senior year. That's $3,000 you save right off the bat, and it's a very refreshing jumpstart into college life. They have a ton of options there to get you plugged in, so don't be afraid to get involved. Also, there are lot of opportunities at SPSCC for community service, so grab hold of those, get letters of recommendation from your supervisors, and apply for the scholarships SPSCC offers pertaining to community service. Get involved with student life and make a difference. The atmosphere is open and warm, and you won't regret getting involved. It'll look really good on a resume and on applications for pursuing your education later.
Bang for the buck If you enter into SPSCC doing Running Start your junior or senior year of high school, the only expense you have will be your books. All your classes are completely free, and you get to take some great classes to complete otherwise boring credit requirements for high school graduation. For example, I needed five credits of a P.E. class for my high school graduation requirements, and I was able to take Rebecca Johnson's Lifetime Wellness class. It was the best class I have ever taken in my life. Fun, informative, and way more enjoyable than a PE class--and free! I was also able to take Introduction to Formal Logic by Andrew Sergienko in place of a 5-credit math class, and I had a ton of fun in that class. SPSCC opens up a lot of options for free that you would later have to pay hundreds of dollars for once you graduate. And even if you enter SPSCC after graduation, they have a ton of scholarships available. I was able to get an entire year's tuition covered from scholarships offered just from SPSCC alone. They like to honor diversity and passions in the arts, as well as in horticulture, mechanics, academic commitment, heritage--the possibilities are endless, and the list of scholarships offered specifically from SPSCC grows each year. It's definitely cheaper to pursue an AA from a Community College before entering into a university, because you're really only paying $6,000 for two years of classes, plus maybe $1,000 in books--compared to $60,000 at Seattle Pacific University, plus several more thousand for books, that's a really good deal.
Did enjoy being here The students are extremely friendly, and it's easy to make friends in your classes and in the commons area in the Student Union Building. There are several vendors at the school that hire students (The Percival Review art & literary publication, the Sounds newspaper, the Student Life desk, the student bookstore, the Clipper Cafe and the bakery), so there are tons of opportunities for employment and to get to know the students at your school better. The Diversity and Equity Center really puts effort into celebrating the wide diversity of students at SPSCC, and the Campus Activities Board is always thinking up new ways to entertain and educate students, from the Lunar New Year festival to the showing of Ghostbusters with popcorn on Halloween. BRICK is great at raising awareness of local and global issues that I wouldn't have been exposed to in high school. And the campus is very beautiful and accessible; it's fairly easy to cross campus to get from one class to another.
Did learn a lot The professors are all highly qualified and have an apparent passion for their subject. They have a way of making you excited for the class, and they're all very flexible and accommodating to your schedule and your needs as a student. There are several resources available to help you learn, from student study groups to tutoring, to the Math and Writing Centers, to NoteTakers by Jane Showalter at the Student Disability Services. It was a very smooth transition from high school to the college atmosphere, and while the curriculum was challenging, it wasn't impossible.
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Rebekah from Olympia, WA
04/01/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 3 of 30
Categories Comments Greek Life NONE
Clubs and Activities Awesome clubs! and easy to start your own if you don't see one you like
Great for these types of students Minorities! As an African American going to predominately white schools all my life, this is the first school i attended that has a great support system for minorities and really helped me through school.
What to do for fun Sports, Diversity programs, campus activities, tons of student rub clubs.
Tips for prospective students GET INVOLVED! Seriously you will do so much better, you will meet people and get a support system right away. Ask fellow students about teachers before you register.
In three sentences As a minority student, it is a predominantly white school, but has a GREAT diversity program which is the only way i survived. Academics are good, however administration is terrible due to under-staffing in my opinion. Overall it is great for a 2 year school if you get involved.
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Student from Lacey, WA
06/15/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 4 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety There are security guards on campus.
Bang for the buck The classes offered are similar to those offered at Universities that charge more so it's definitely worth it to complete the first two years of a B.A. degree at SPSCC if that is your goal.
What to do for fun SPSCC is located near Olympia, WA. There are many fun things to do in the city, some for little cost, some for free. There is a choir at SPSCC that is fun to participate in. You can attend the quarterly choir recitals, or watch a performance from the drama theater. These usually cost some money to attend, and students usually get a discounted rate.
Food and Dining SPSCC has excellent dining services at The Percival Dining Room. Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program are the ones who prepare the meals for this campus dining. I've always enjoyed my meals there. The food is great.
Dorm Life There is no dorm life at SPSCC. There are many apartments with reasonable rents near SPSCC. For students who move here from other states or countries, I would recommend the Heritage Park Apartments near SPSCC because they're near the college campus and all utilities are included and the rents are reasonable. They're not luxury apartments by any means but they're livable, functional, and would serve the purpose of an easy commute and less hassles with paying multiple bills because the utilities are included.
Academic Rigor The classes offered at SPSCC are great! Some of them are challenging, even more so than at other Universities. The standards are high at SPSCC for classes needed to complete certain degrees, such as Nursing. They require you to complete more classes and have higher GPA than some other Community Colleges and Universities. I like this about SPSCC because the students who complete their degrees here have had more education and training which can result in better knowledge in their career fields and better job performance.
Tips for prospective students This is a great school to attend if you're planning on completing your A.A. degree, or want to complete your A.A. degree and transfer to a University. There are also degrees that you can work toward and transfer over to Evergreen State College or University of Washington. There are great certificate programs you can complete at SPSCC as well. If you choose SPSCC, just pay attention in your classes and do your assignments and you will most likely be very successful at achieving your intended educational goals at this school!
In three sentences SPSCC is a great school to attend. The staff are excellent, the classes are fun and the campus is large and open. The online classes are also great!
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04/09/2011Reviewer is A past student here.
2 out of 3 people found this review useful. 5 of 30
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Anybody, really. It's a community college, therefore, it's commuter campus. Olympia is a very liberal area.
Tips for prospective students It's huge for its capacity. Imagine 6,000 students fighting for parking (and the school thinks it's a great idea to keep taking more parking lots away). But parking isn't the only problem. Classes literally fill up within minutes. If you're farther away from receiving your degree, the chances of you getting the classes you want are low.
Did enjoy being here I was a running start student.
Did learn a lot Teachers are hit or miss.
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05/19/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 6 of 30
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students Study.
Bang for the buck The tuition is better than a four-year college.
Am enjoying being here I love working at the library. The staff there is friendly and helpful.
Am learning a lot The teachers are a hit and miss, mostly a miss so far.
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Marelle from Olympia, WA
11/03/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 7 of 30
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Basically anyone.
Tips for prospective students Good school if you're just trying for your Associates' degree.
Bang for the buck Pretty decent for a community college. This school has a payment plan that is available for everyone, so it really helps when you don't have all the tuition just yet.
Am enjoying being here Not a lot of campus activities, since I started school here, i haven't really done anything besides studying.
Am learning a lot Only my first quarter here, but I do enjoy the teachers that I have had so far. I am very comfortable with asking them for help if I ever need it.
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McKenna from Olympia, WA
12/22/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 8 of 30
Categories Comments Great for these types of students This school is great for students that care less about the social aspect of school and more about the earning your degree in a timely fashion.
Tips for prospective students Make sure and sign up for classes when you are supposed to. This is a crowded community college and there are only a curtain amount of seats in each class. If you don't get into the classes that you want, get on the wait list and you have a very good chance of getting into the class before the beginning of the quarter.
Bang for the buck I believe that the tuition and costs of this school are just ok. Online classes cost more, which seems silly to me.
Am enjoying being here I love attending this college because it is close to home and the classes are of a reasonable size. This allows me to learn in an environment in which I am comfortable. Having smaller sized classes also allows for more discussions.
Am learning a lot I learn a lot at South Puget Sound Community College. At this community college one could expect to learn more than just textbook information. The school is a great environment where one can learn about life, morals and about themselves while attending the school.
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Rochelle from Olympia, WA
01/16/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 9 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety the best
Greek Life none
Great for these types of students none
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus none
Bang for the buck Movies
What to do for fun Movies
Food and Dining Great
Dorm Life none
Academic Rigor great
Tips for prospective students Enjoy and enbrace.
In three sentences The best diversity college ever. Great communication with all staff and students. Teachers are a blessing.
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Courtney from Yelm, WA
02/27/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 10 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety as far as ive seen i havent ever seen a fight or confrontations. the campus security are always around to help out. even for small stuff if you lock your keys in your car
Great for these types of students this school is perfect for nature lovers. they have a lot of natural all around campus.
Bang for the buck it is a community college so it is cheaper then a university or state college and you can take your general classes and get them out of the way instead of paying so much for the classes at a university
What to do for fun the student union building is full of people studying, talking, getting a bite to eat or drink, and they also play ping pong! they have tons of clubs and sports
Food and Dining honestly have only had there coffee and the coffee is good. there are 2 stands on both sides of campus. from what i have heard the food is good too.
Dorm Life there arent any dorms
Tips for prospective students make sure you get registered and have all your paperwork in early just in case you have to bring in more papers later.
In three sentences is a very tight community. they value their students. classes so far are not that hard and if you need help there is a lot of help out there.
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Ekaterina from Olympia, WA
05/20/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 11 of 30
Categories Comments Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Join Clubs!
Bang for the buck great education for less
What to do for fun Always be in the SUB on Thursdays - they have great events going on.
Food and Dining Great coffee shops as well as culinary arts program's cafeteria.
Dorm Life No dorms.
Academic Rigor Great!
Tips for prospective students Get into studding a lot. Enjoy every lecture and don't miss classes.
In three sentences Great college for those who don't know what they want to do in their future yet as well as those who are sure in their careers. The instructors are incredible and helpful. The staff creates the best workshops and assistance.
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Daniel from Tumwater, WA
06/18/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 12 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety They do a good job. Just do not pick a fight. Other people do get offended as much as you would. There are a few, but only a few.
Greek Life We could use more Greeks.
Clubs and Activities Veteran Club, Anthopology,B.I.M.,Horticuture, Nerds Club, and more.
Great for these types of students Active Minded Individual
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus International Students hold evens in the Student Union Building. Get some free food and win a prise.
Bang for the buck Save Money per showing student I.D. for free bus rides. Helps you when your car brakes down.
What to do for fun Get invovled in the clubs and go on a trip. I joined up on two clubs and it is a lot of fun. Plus you make yourself current in the world of knowledge and technologies, I recommend the B.I.M. club. It is Building Information Modelling-Club. Engineering student get to show skills here.
Food and Dining Great food, chiefs on this campus really teach good cooking.
Academic Rigor Best plan to buckle down and dig in. Seriously apply yourself.
Tips for prospective students Get your books on line. 3 sites I recommend are, abebooks.com Amozon.com and textbook.com and get the books early so you can read something before the quarter starts. 2 weeks of reading before hand can boost your GPA.
In three sentences Excellent place to learn. We have a clean campus. It is like walking in a park. Trails to explore between classes. Great group of people to help out.
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07/15/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 13 of 30
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are sports teams and clubs on campus and since it is a community college and there is no housing on campus; you have to look for fun where you live and around the school.
Food and Dining They have one dining area/cafeteria that is a daily for students. I like it for the most part but it totally depended on who was cooking.
Academic Rigor It totally depends on what classes you take. If you stick with all higher level classes, you could definitely experience a challenge (in regards to community college) but it all depends on what you take.
Tips for prospective students Remember to keep your goals in mind and don't slack off. It could definitely bite you in the end. Have fun but stay studious.
In three sentences SPSCC has a faculty that is willing to work with its students when effort is put in on their part. SPSCC also is a good stepping stone for students moving up towards a higher education. This is a great place to make friends and work towards their goals.
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Kea from Olympia, WA
08/08/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 14 of 30
Categories Comments What to do for fun Many clubs and organizations. There is a hiking trail going through campus and there is also a bridge.
Food and Dining I have only eaten at the cafeteria once and the food tasted very good..
Dorm Life No dorms. It's only a 2 year community college.
Academic Rigor You have to actually go to class to understand what's going on. Some classes go through a textbook chapter every other day, so if you skip a day or what not, you also miss out on the knowledge your professors would have given you.
Tips for prospective students Don't procrastinate and be early to your classes.
In three sentences SPSCC is a great college to go to get your associate's degree. There a some career programs you can go into suck as dentistry and nursing. The professors here know what they are talking about so I felt like I was in good hands.
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10/05/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 15 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety Patrols by gaurds as well as the location create an atmosphere of safety that leaves you care free to walk alone.
Clubs and Activities There are so many to choose from its hard to decide!
Great for these types of students Students that need a flexible schedule and informative teachers.
Bang for the buck Its a community college that prepares you for university. It encourages critical thinking at every turn.
What to do for fun There are clubs and study groups everywhere. If you want ping pong they have that too! Comfortable chairs in the student union to relax and plenty of people to conversate with.
Food and Dining Between the expressly stands and the cafeteria there is something for everyone. There are more options for coffee than food in most buildings though.
Dorm Life This is a community college. There are no campus housing opportunities.
Academic Rigor Its a challenging but fun place to learn. Be prepared to take lots of notes!!!!
Tips for prospective students Always get your books the minute the lists are released. The book store cant carry enough for all students.
In three sentences This school caters to those who need a more relaxed enviornment. You cant help but learn new things everyday. Between the atmosphere and the teachers its a great place to be.
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Lucy from Olympia, WA
10/27/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 16 of 30
Categories Comments Bang for the buck The tuition is very reasonable and they recently made parking free!
What to do for fun The SUB has lots of fun things to do.
Dorm Life There are no dorms
Tips for prospective students If you come to school here the parking is really bad so you want to make sure you leave time to find parking!
In three sentences It has the most beautiful campus. Awesome teachers that really care. Nice new classrooms!
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Gervonda from Shelton, WA
11/29/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 17 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety We have security that has their own vehicles and they do make you fill safe and I haven't had my car broken into or heard of anyone who has and there is zero tolerance against fights or physical confrontations so overall being a women here at spscc I do feel safe even at night
Greek Life If we don't we will get one if brought up to the actives director
Clubs and Activities pretty much anything your in to we have a club or group for and there is always a party or big event for all students so we know we are appreciated
Great for these types of students We have great diversity program for any sex,creed,race,or religion and they really make sure you feel welcomed and they have super nice students willing to listen and help or be a friend
Bang for the buck This college Rocks and I mean that!
What to do for fun Check out our diversity room located in the dinning hall and get discounts on movie tickets and there is always a event going on that any current student can get involved in we have a great gym and work out equipment and we have a soccer and basket ball teams and games held on campus
Food and Dining The cooks hear are student chef, I think the food is good and the prices are even better. and its very comfy to hang and check up with friends or school work or just take a nap or watch a movie on your tech devices. And if your a active person we have 4 ping pong tables.
Dorm Life I'm not sure I don't live on campus and I don't know anyone who dose.
Tips for prospective students If you are looking for a great hands on college that takes pride in leader ship and provides every opportunity to succeed in life then this is the college for you.
In three sentences This college made it easy for me to go back to school. And has given me a great opportunity to excel in my learning to become a R.N.
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Kristina from Olympia, WA
12/29/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 18 of 30
Categories Comments Great for these types of students This college would be great for those who want to get their AA degree by paying a lot less money.
Tips for prospective students Get everything signed and handled as soon as possible. Also, make sure you register, add, drop, or withdraw a class quickly, because the general classes fill up in almost a day. So when you get your registration time, register at that time or else you might be too late for a class.
Bang for the buck The money spent for this college was definitely worth it to me. I have learned so much these past two years. I did not have a lot of money my first year starting, so when I talked to my counselor to discuss my options, she, along with plenty of other members of a board, did everything they could to keep me going there.
Am enjoying being here It is a pretty nice college here overall. It takes about seven minutes to walk from one end of the campus to the other end and the people who go there are usually really nice. The Student Union Building is in the very middle of the campus along with the library right beside it so that is extremely helpful to me. I think the best part for me would be all of the events the college holds. They celebrate almost every holiday and while celebrating they bring in food and give out raffle-prizes. The only disappointing thing for me was that they only had two resources for food, which were snack dispensers and a restaurant run by the culinary arts program. Both of those are pretty expensive, especially when you are a college student.
Am learning a lot This college has a lot of really talented teachers who are willing to help me. Even though all the professors are really busy, most of my teachers gladly took time out of their days to help me understand better understand the material. During lectures, most of my teachers have been extremely fun. Not only did they cover the material they needed to cover, but they made the lectures more fun by interacting the students.
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Shanti from Olympia, WA
03/02/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 19 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety security roams around all the time.
Clubs and Activities brick is the best club at any school i've seen.
Bang for the buck good for technical training and 4-year transfer.
What to do for fun close to downtown olympia.
Food and Dining college has culinary school, which cooks for the cafeteria, and is pretty good.
Dorm Life no dorms on campus.
Academic Rigor fairly high standards for a community college.
Tips for prospective students take sociology classes and botany.
In three sentences some great faculty members. good class options. beautiful campus.
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Shelton, WA
07/31/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 20 of 30
Categories Comments Academic Rigor awsome.
Tips for prospective students stay in school
In three sentences Good college. close to home.
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Andrea from Tenino, WA
08/07/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 21 of 30
Categories Comments What to do for fun Play ping-pong in the SUB. That's about all there is.
Food and Dining EXPENSIVE. And not really worth the money.
Academic Rigor The knowledge you gain their is substantial, but the teachers methods leave much to be desired.
Tips for prospective students Go somewhere else. If you don't, be prepared to NOT get in to most of your classes and to have a lot of stress.
In three sentences While some of the academics are great, most leave much to be desired. I encountered a lot of discrimination against people with conservative beliefs. Kudos about making the campus non-smoking.
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Tory from Olympja, WA
10/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 22 of 30
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Hippies are abundant here and at Evergreen
What to do for fun They have a few different activist clubs, but this is more of a go to class and leave type of school.
Food and Dining The culinary students prepare all the food and I've heard good things, but it is expensive.
Dorm Life There are none. Finding a room is pretty easy and cheap in Olympia, however.
Academic Rigor I've had some of the best math teachers I've ever had here, other than that some professors gave off a bored demeanor and a not very engaging experience.
Tips for prospective students Parking is a huge hassle. If possible take the bus.
In three sentences A beautiful campus set in the middle of a forest SPSCC definitely doesn't have a lack of scenery. Besides a few exceptional math and physics teachers there's really nothing out of the average when it comes to the professors. If you're looking to transfer to a four year in a science this would be a good place to start.
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Virginia from Shelton, WA
12/06/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Clubs and Activities Auto club. It's not just for students. We are providing services for our local community too.
What to do for fun Get involved in school clubs.
Food and Dining I've never eaten in the cafeteria.
Dorm Life I live off campus.
Academic Rigor 5 stars.
Tips for prospective students Be serious about your chosen path of education. Keep your attendance up and complete the tasks necessary to reach your goals.
In three sentences They have quality people here willing to assist students in all their education needs. The campus is beautiful and well kept. The instructors are highly trained professionals .
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Jessie from Olympia, WA
12/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety I never had any problems in this area.
Clubs and Activities I did not participate in any clubs or activities. In addition to being full-time student, I work full-time.
Great for these types of students I found the school to be great for older returning students.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is a lot of cool local tribal art on campus.
Bang for the buck The library is a great resource. Also, there are a lot of classes, like Career Development that allows a student to take personality assessments at tuition cost instead of private cost.
What to do for fun There is always something going on in the Center for the Arts.
Food and Dining The facilities are nice. The student coffee shop is nice.
Dorm Life As far as I am aware, SPSCC does not offer dorms, so this isn't applicable.
Academic Rigor It was few and far between that I felt overwhelmed with my course load.
Tips for prospective students The best tip I have is that if proctoring is a requirement of your class, search outside of SPSCC for alternative services. Also, keep your instructor's informed of anything you have going on. They'll usually work with you.
In three sentences SPSCC improves every year. There is a wide variety of classes to choose from. My only complaint about SPSCC is that the proctored testing centers arranged at the school are terribly noisy and difficult to test in.
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Elizabeth from Elma, WA
12/19/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Food and Dining There is a varied selection to choose from for everyday dining, including the Percival Dining Room. You can enjoy a 5 star meal for only a few dollars! There is also a full bakery!
Academic Rigor I received all the assistance I needed!
Tips for prospective students I would definitely recommend talking with a counselor to get started especially if your planning on attending a specified program. This will help eliminate taking unnecessary classes for your degree. And one of the most important tasks, is getting all of your FAFSA paperwork filled out in a timely manner.
In three sentences I rate this college as Top Notch I love attending South Puget Sound Community College. I am currently in the Culinary Arts Program. This has been one of my greatest experiences.
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Laura from Olympia, WA
02/16/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety This is a very safe campus.
Clubs and Activities This school has many diverse clubs ranging from what you are majoring in to culture and religion.
Great for these types of students International students will find this college helpful and user friendly.
What to do for fun There are all kinds of activities in the city. Parks, hiking and walking trails, and a busy night life. The school also has numerous clubs for students to join.
Food and Dining The Student Union Building has a bakery and kitchen where students from the culinary arts program bake and cook. The food is alright and prices are decent. There is also a formal dining room that is open for lunch. I have not had the opportunity to dine there.
Academic Rigor South Puget Sound Community College goes above and beyond for it's students. There are numerous clubs, activities, performances and it even its own newspaper. There is always somewhere to look for help.
Tips for prospective students Check ratemyprofessor.com before you register for a class. If you have morning classes make sure you arrive early because parking can be difficult. Don't buy your books at the book store, buy them used and online, it's much cheaper.
In three sentences My experience at South Puget Sound Community College has been extremely pleasant. For the most part the staff is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and they care about the success of their students. The campus is beautiful and easy to get around and the website is very user friendly.
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03/04/2013Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Categories Comments Food and Dining They have an Office and Bar Grill Restaurant across the street from the college. Their is also a corner gasoline station store 2 minutes from the college. Other than that, the other food places would be 5 minutes away by vehicle.
Dorm Life They have Dorm Rooms and Apartments near the school so the students can have a closer distance to the college. This is a plus school for their closest student housing plan.
Academic Rigor I rate this a 5 star for its academic courses. They have a good art class program as well as their GIS, Surveying and Engineering programs. This is a very educational school and the courses are up to date so the students can learn the latest skills and information.
Tips for prospective students This is a good college to transfer to if you live in the area and plan to attend a college. The school is helpful in finding the job you are studying for. They also have good internship jobs.
In three sentences This is the closest community college from where I live and it is a good college to attend. It also has the class I need for my GIS Certificate. The teachers are very instructional and very educated on what they teach.
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Brigidanne from Olympia, WA
03/25/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
28 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety We have a security force that constantly drives around the campus perimeter and officers that walk around the buildings and grounds. I always feel safe. There are plans in effect for emergencies, and all students can participate in security measures.
What to do for fun There are many clubs and activities that may be participated in. Contests, miscellaneous presentations and events are daily offered. I can always find something to do.
Food and Dining South Puget Sound Community College has a dining area that always smells good, along with a student store with meals and snacks. There are also various vending machines scattered around the campus.
Dorm Life Non-existent. It is a Community College, so everybody lives off campus.
Academic Rigor The academic rigor largely depends upon the teacher and subject. Each teacher has his or her own way to teach, and the multitude of styles will not all work for any one student, which can cause learning to be more difficult. Aptitude in subject area also greatly effects academic rigor. Overall, however, I believe that each class can be as challenging as each student chooses to make it. If class expectations and guidelines are followed, the classes can be easy, and can be made more difficult with further reading or questions. Every class can be successfully completed by every student in my experience.
Tips for prospective students Parking is horrible, so either take the bus, get early morning classes, or come an hour early to find a parking spot in time for class. Talk to your teachers if you need help, and use the campus resources to your advantage.
In three sentences SPSCC is respectful of the diverse people, views, and opinions that are found in each classroom. The staff and administration understand that the majority of their students work as well, and offer a wide variety of class times accommodate for all work schedules. The environment is friendly and open.
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Nicholas from Olympia, WA
03/31/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
29 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very secure feeling, security is always around and there has never been a problem as long as I have been there.
Clubs and Activities Not very well promoted on campus.
Great for these types of students Students in high school earning duel credits, or students wanting to transfer to a university.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus A lot of walking trails throughout campus and a few rivers to study by.
Bang for the buck Great bang for the buck if you are trying to transfer to a four year college. Classes are inexpensive and go by quite quickly.
What to do for fun Not much. You can hang out with friends in the student union or see a show at night in their theatre.
Food and Dining Not a lot of food options, I think there is a cafe in the student union.
Academic Rigor Very easy coursework if you pay attention. Teachers are very forgiving too.
Tips for prospective students Show up to class and you will have a great time. As long as you pay attention, the classes will be very easy.
In three sentences SPSCC is a good starter school to get your general education credits out of the way. The classes are quite boring, but it is worth it in the long run. I take classes here to earn High School credit and it works very well.
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Rebekah from Olympia, WA
06/11/2013Reviewer is A past student here.
30 of 30
Categories Comments Campus Safety Never had a problem in the 3 years ive been here
Clubs and Activities TONS!
Great for these types of students people who are not sure what they want to do.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus not really. its pretty straight forward
What to do for fun over 28 student clubs and its easy to start one, you can get hired onto Student Senate or Campus Activities Board. always an event happening. it is a very active campus.
Food and Dining the bakery is fabulous, but the rest of the cafeteria is kind of limited.
Dorm Life no dorm, it is a community and commuter campus
Tips for prospective students GET INVOLVED! Trust me it will make your experience so much more fun. i went from a 4-year college to here and it has been the best 2 year s of my life.
In three sentences For being in olympia, it is a wonderful school. they really have a lot of opportunities, they are student driven and its super easy to get involved
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Benedict will simply leave at the end of his typical workday -- 8 p.m. in Vatican City, Lombardi said.
The pontiff, born Joseph Ratzinger, will first go to the pope's summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, and then is likely to retire to a monastery and devote himself to a life of reflection and prayer, Lombardi said.
He won't be involved in managing the church after his resignation.
"The pope is well and his soul is serene. He did not resign the pontificate because he is ill but because of the fragility that comes with old age," Lombardi said.
Vatican Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone on Wednesday thanked Pope Benedict for his service.
"All of us have understood that it is precisely the deep love that your holiness has for God and the church which pushed you to this act," he said.
The pope's decision was not linked to a recent medical intervention to replace the battery in his pacemaker, Lombardi said, adding that it had been a routine procedure.
Benedict's unexpected move has inevitably prompted frenzied speculation over who might assume the papacy in his place.
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Parachutes Over Carmi Skydiving
Each weekend, weather permitting, Parachutes Over Cami features a sport skydiving center each weekend at the Carmi Airport. Tandem or solo jumps are available after several hours of instruction. Video tapes of your jumps are also available.
CITY: Carmi
Skillet Fork Outfitters Inc.
With over 3,500 acres of cropland & 1700 acres of prime woods, this newly formed business is for the trophy whitetail, turkey or coyote hunter. New lodge, hot evening meals, competitive prices; will pickup from Evansville Airport.
CITY: Carmi
Carmi Country Club
This nine-hole course is open seasonally, with amenities that include a clubhouse and tee times for non-members.
CITY: Carmi
Saline County Golf & Country Club
This beautiful Southern Illinois course features 18 par 70 holes, and is open year round. The club also features a full pro shop and snack bar, plus golf club rental.
CITY: Eldorado
Saline County Conservation Area
Long before the first settlers appeared, the Indians made salt from their "Great Salt Springs." This site encompasses nearly 1,250 acres of bottomland and heavily timbered hills.
CITY: Equality
Shawnee Hills Country Club
This fun, challenging course includes nine, 36 par holes, and is open spring, summer and fall. The club offers a full pro shop and snack bar.
CITY: Harrisburg
Shawnee National Forest
The Shawnee National Forest is famed for its awesome Garden of the Gods, and is home to the Rim Rock Recreational Trail (the forest has a system of 403 miles of equestrian/hiking trails). Hikers are greeted by magnificent jutting walls of rock covered with emerald-green moss, and paths that meander through canyons under the forest canopy. Nestled between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the stunning Shawnee National Forest landscape features rolling hills, lakes, creeks and rugged bluffs.
CITY: Harrisburg
34 Ranch Horseman's Campground
34 Ranch offers the largest privately-owned horseman's campground in Southern Illinois. Located in Hardin and Pope Counties in the midst of the beautiful Shawnee National Forest. Open year round. One cabin is primitive without plumbing. The other two have both baths and kitchens. The ranch also has 250 modern campsites and can accommodate RV's. Rents out cabins and one trailer. Owner: Tom Luchies.
CITY: Herod
Double M Campground / Cabins
We offer 2 cabins and 131 campsites. Enjoy the biking/running trails, bird/eagle watching, hiking, horseback riding trails, hunting, rock climbing, rappelling and the Shawnee National Forests.
CITY: Junction
River to River Trail
From Grand Tower on the Mississippi River to Battery Rock on the Ohio River, this 160-mile trail passes through wondrous landscapes, massive rock formations, wetlands, prairie grass, woodlands and creeks. Along the way view native wildlife, birds and rare plants.
CITY: Karbers Ridge
Garden of the Gods
Explore the dramatic rock formations, cliffs and trails of the most visited site in the Shawnee National Forest. Millions of years in the making, the Garden of the Gods provides spectacular views unlike anywhere in the Midwest. See Camel Rock, Anvil Rock, Devil's Smoke Stack and other magnificent rock formations in this hiker's and photographer's wonderland.
CITY: Karbers Ridge
Macedonia Game Preserve
A state-licensed hunting preserve, we provide hunters with a good environment and quality deer management. Also quail, pheasant,chukar and dove hunting available. Package prices available upon request for walk-in hunts, corporate & business hunts.
CITY: Macedonia
Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
5,800 acres vary from flat bottomlands to rolling forestlands. Fields throughout the site provide for 1,000 acres of planted food for wildlife. Game hunting for rabbit, quail and waterfowl is allowed. Fishing is available at 25 strip-pit lakes and ponds.
CITY: McLeansboro
Hamilton County State Fish And Wildlife Area
The 1,683-acre site has a 75-acre lake where families can picnic, fish, paddle boat, camp and enjoy the good food at the on-site restaurant.
CITY: McLeansboro
Bryant's Miniatures
Bryant's Miniatures features miniature horses, llamas and George the camel. Children and adults are welcome to enjoy the animals at this hands-on facility.
CITY: Norris City
The Corn Crib
Offers locally grown strawberries, Mirai sweet corn, potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, green beans, turnips, melons and zucchini. Open mid June to mid October, Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm. Closed on Sundays.
CITY: Shawneetown
Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground
Centrally located in the Shawnee National forest, campgrounds have all the hookups; lodge has 6 rooms; beach, fishing, horseback riding at its best; box stalls for horses; hunters welcome; great hiking & mountain biking.
CITY: Stonefort
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Nick Diaz: UFC champ Georges St-Pierre 'crazy' for not fighting Anderson Silva
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Mar 05, 2013 at 1:10 pm ET
St-Pierre (23-2 MMA, 17-2 UFC) and Diaz (26-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC) meet next week in UFC 158's pay-per-view headliner. The March 16 event, which takes place at Montreal's Bell Centre, will conclude a beef that began in June 2011, when officials first announced their plans for a St-Pierre vs. Diaz bout.
However, since then, St-Pierre's injuries, as well as Diaz's press-conference absences and drug suspension, have delayed the booking. But a bout nearly two years in the making is now right around the corner.
However, in a pre-fight interview that the UFC conducted, Diaz said he is surprised St-Pierre hasn't been campaigning for another fight – one with middleweight champion and pound-for-pound kingpin Anderson Silva (33-4 MMA, 16-0 UFC).
"I started (competing at) like from 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 (years old)," Diaz said. "By 23, I'm fighting No. 1 people in the world. I will tell you right now I'll fight the No. 1 guy in the world. I've always said, that I want to fight the No. 1 fighter.
"Georges has never said that. That's the only thing I've ever said negative about Georges, that if I were in his place, I'd be asking for the Anderson Silva fight. I wouldn't let that blow away. That's crazy."
A victory over Diaz, though, could set up such a scenario. As MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) recently reported, UFC President Dana White has promised either a St-Pierre vs. Silva or Jon Jones vs. Silva super fight by year's end.
Of course, should Diaz pull off the upset next week – and given his willingness to campaign for the big fights he wants – he could conceivably slide into one of the slots.
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Keukenhof to be opened
Keukenhof to be opened 21 March
I posted this item before, but just to remind those of you who are visiting Amsterdam or La Festa in particular; Keukenhof is to be opened tomorrow! Although temperatures are very low for the time of the year, the thousands of flowers will bring spring into your mind.
Keukenhof? That's the place to see spring blossom. The park is unique, world famous, and has been one of the most popular destinations in the Netherlands for sixty years now. Haven't seen Keukenhof? Then you haven't seen the Netherlands. You won't find such an abundance of colours and fragrances anywhere else. More than seven million flowers form a glorious decor for the most beautiful photos. Come to Keukenhof and enjoy the ultimate spring feeling, the wonderful works of art, the surprising insipration gardens and the many flower shows.
Keukenhof is one of the major attractions of The Netherlands and will be opened from 21 March to 20 May 2013.
Combine the beautiful city of Amsterdam with a visit to Keukenhof and book your room in Amsterdam at B&B La Festa.
More information: http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/
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