Winter Haven, FL
Polk State College

Polk State College is great for academics, particularly the nursing program. However, they have major improvements to make in the food and athletic facilities department. For example, access to a gym would improve their overall rating. Also, if the cafeteria had healthier options and better hours it would also improve my rating.

Polk State College is an amazing place to study. It is open to the community and there are always people there to help you with anything. Also, there are plentiful activities and clubs to be a part of. Professors are willing to guide you and put you on the right path.

I think there are some good professors but also some not so good, I also think their expectations are too high especially for program requirements it feels like we have to do so much for a program that we might not even get into after I graduate in May I’m transferring

I am currently a dual-enrolled student. I am technically a high school student, but working on my Associates Degree. I will be receiving my high school diploma and AA around the same time. I have personally loved my journey at Polk State. There are many great professors who I have had, and I always feel very safe on the campus. There are also many clubs and fun things to do at the school. After Polk State, I plan to attend Liberty University to pursue a degree in Music & Worship, which Polk State has helped equip me for with their music program. I wouldn't choose to have spent my junior/senior year of high school and freshman/sophomore year of college anywhere else!

Polk state college is amazing, you'll meet some of the best teachers, staff, and students.The classroom sizes are perfect each class has about 20-35 people in them so everyone gets the help they need. Everyone on campus is there to help. Student on campus is very interactive with the community. There are so many clubs and you can create your own if you like it. So your time at polk state will make you feel like your apart of a family.

I love the school. It gives a lot of opportunity to young people like me, even in high school, the opportunity for a higher education and a gateway to other 4 year universities. It allows high school students like me to improve not only our GPA but the view of the world outside of our own homes and little schools.

I go to school more in the afternoon and night time because I work during the day. The crowd is different at night, it is mostly working people, for the most part mature and only there to graduate. I cannot speak for the day time students. From my experience I don't mind the school.

I think Polk State is a great school to go to, to complete prerequisites and then after you have done that you can transfer to any other college/university that you want. I've met both students and academic advisors that work at Polk State Collge both in Winter Haven, FL and Lakeland, Fl and they are the nicest most respectful people you can talk to and they'll understand you. Another nice thing about Polk State Collge is that help is always there. What I mean by this is that no matter what time or days it is or even what your struggling to there's always a person who would be in your aid.

There can be improvement with the financial aid office. Campus is a decent size and there are nice people all around.

Great school for a small nearby community that has some drawbacks(in terms of funding and resources) but has dedicated staff and a great art department. I think I'm really fortunate in Polk County to have such a great resource available. They even offer a few bachelor's programs now and they're affordable for many people.