Reviews

All of the teachers I've had the pleasure of knowing at this particular school have been extremely helpful and knowledgeable on their subject. Many relate topics we're learning with real world issues, encourage debates and utilise a variety of teaching methods.

I think Olympic College has a friendly unpretentious atmosphere, with a genuinely happy faculty. It may only be a community college, but it's been a fantastic experience all in all. I only wish they had more variety of courses at every branch. Commuting to Bremerton for courses can be a pain!

For the level of education you're getting, it's practically a steal. As much as I wish our post - secondary schooling was free, it's only getting more and more expensive. Olympic offers courses at a fairly reasonable price, based on credit(five credit courses typically run around 425-ish). For a full time student, it typically comes out to 5,000USD annually, which is a bargain! In this case, the price does not reflect the quality - So don't overlook Olympic.

Definitely talk to counselors when applying for your courses, I've known plenty of people who overlook this option and end up having to take extra courses in the long run due to poor course planning! I don't recommend starting out with distance learning, it's easy to get behind or confused when you don't meet the teacher face to face. Try to take traditional classes, if at all possible!

Olympic will be fantastic for outgoing students, and ones that are interested in discussion and debate more than simply taking notes! I recommend Olympic to anyone unsure of their major, as you'll have the ability to explore various options without the outrageous costs of other schools.

Maybe I have just gotten lucky with my choice of professors, but Olympic College has provided (for the most part) instructors that try their best to connect with the students. Most teachers are willing to meet with you if you need extra help understanding the material and take advantage of new technology that can help with different learning styles. However, what you get out of it strongly correlates with the amount of effort put into studying, going to class, etc. Overall, a great education.

How much you enjoy it here depends on how willing you are to meet new people, be open minded, and the attitude you bring to the college. The environment at Olympic College is friendly and there are often events held in the student center that offer a chance for you to get involved and meet others. The more involved you get, the more you will enjoy it at Olympic College.

This is the best part about Olympic College! For a good education (depending on how much you put into it!) you get it at an even better price. As compared to going directly into a 4 year university, I would HIGHLY recommend going to O.C. for a few of the general classes, or better yet the first two years THEN transferring. Even if you plan at stopping at an Associates degree, O.C. is definitely a bang for the buck and yet will still provide you with the resources you need to be successful.

Take advantage of the advisers! They are there for a reason and appointments are really easy to make, so don't let that be the excuse for you trying to set up your schedule alone or possibly missing deadlines! Also, in the career center you can use their computers to access information exclusive to OC that you couldn't access at home in helping you to find career interests, information on other colleges and other important information. One final suggestion, O.C. offers many distance learning classes if you are having a hard time fitting your schedule the way you need it to!

Proactive students! Olympic College is a great place for most people but I'd say it is even greater for someone who is proactive. Don't just let college pass by, create your own success and help motivate others as well.