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My first ever college experience was at Southwestern Illinois College, my intended major was Nursing but since not only was there a waitlist to get in but the next enrollment didn't start until the next fall which is unfortunate for me. This is the reason why I have decided to leave and transfer into another school.
I feel like the school as a whole could become more involved with extra school curricular’s such joining clubs ect. Overall the professors give the students the one on one attention they need to pass the class. The advisors on the campus help the students understand the courses we should be taking that a-line with our major saving me as well as others money in the long run. Southwestern Illinois College is a great school to attend.
It's a decent school that is cheaper than a university and am hoping to prepare for the university life. Most of the staff are friendly and helpful. Some of the classroom sizes are good but some of them are really small. One of my classes has 10 students and that makes it hard to do some group work. And because that one class is so small, the class is only available once a year. I think some other classes are like this which makes it difficult for some students like myself.
The programs are vigorous and exciting and all the faculity and staff are friendly and helpful. There are three campuses and each has a success center where students can receive free tutoring if need be. There are many clubs which students can participate in, and events that are arranged just for students enjoyment.
SWIC has been a great school to go to right after high school. I feel like I am now more prepared and confident to enroll at a university to earn my Bachelors degree. But no matter what happens, I'll always have my Associates degree do fall back on. Almost every day at SWIC goes smooth. I rarely run into conflicts or have complaints. Some teachers have been less preferable in my opinion, but most have been great.
It's a good, cheap, and easy way for me to get the first part of my education done. I don't get involved with many groups or clubs, but they do have plenty. I don't usually eat at the cafeteria, but when I have, the food has been okay. Overall, I'm happy at SWIC, but I'll be glad to move on to a bigger, better college.
Spring of 2018 was my first semester of college and I am so happy I got to experience it through SWIC. It has been a great so far. I am about to start my summer semester and I can't wait to meet my new teachers and classmates. I have seen many extracurricular activities and I am determined to take advantage of them now that I know a few more in's and out's of college. Overall SWIC is a good school and I highly recommend it.
The professors are overall nice and contractually required to have regular office hours, so you can always find them if you need to. They also regularly check their emails. The classes move fairly quickly but the super small classes allow you to easily get some 1-on-1 time with the teacher after a class.
SWIC was undoubtedly not even on par with my high school in terms of education standards and environment. Professors often canceled classes without warning their students ahead of time, showed up late (but never showed anyone else the courtesy of allowing circumstantial tardiness. When the professors were there, they simply read off of slides that they more than likely got as handouts with their instructor manuals, never engaging in true dialogue to keep students interested and therefore enhance the level of education. They even had the audacity to drop me from a class after my third absence (in late April) without telling me until I had arrived in class, at which time they made sure to make me a public spectacle and treat me like a dog (I simply asked why I had not been warned ahead of time, and my professor replied by making it seem as though I had been threatening her). When I went to the guidance department, they repeatedly enrolled me in classes that they said I needed to take, only to tell me the next semester that I did not in fact need that class and had just wasted an entire semester in an incredibly subpar class. Don't waste your money folks.
Meh. It's ok for a junior college. For me, it was free so I couldn't really complain too much. That being said, I personally wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
SWIC has amazing teachers! They are there to help anyway they can. My professors have been there for me and others, in more ways than one. All locations I have attended, I have had no complaints; Student center is helpful, students are friendly, and environment is very laid back.
Overall, this school has been a wonderful experience so far. While I realize that there is a decent percentage of the students who will drink on weekends and sometimes week nights, there is also a population of students who do not. While the food is not my favorite, the teachers are always ready to help, and most are available throughout the day! I’m so glad I came here!
It holds good standards for a junior college and I enjoyed my time there. I definitely felt that the faculty cared and though I felt underworked much of the time, I learned what I came there to learn. The facilities are very nice, especially the new Schmidt Art Center.
It sucks. Its small and its not really a college experiences because there are all ages of people that go to swic. Also, the education that you get from going there is not that good because most of the professors suck and have bad ratings. It's not a place you make friends, so you better hope you have friends in town already.
I love it there! When I first started and needed to be pointed in the right direction, every student I asked went out of there way to show me exactly where my classroom was. Now, I do that same thing for others, I actually did it today right before my class started. The community is great and supportive, it's like we're all one big family which is such a good thing for a college (especially a community college).
I think Southwestern Illinois College is a unique atmosphere for a two year school. For your first two years of school(general studies), completing a certificate program, academy training for law enforcement purposes, or an apprenticeship is a well developed setting to be in. With a diverse student body providing outstanding opportunities to become more knowledgeable of extracurricular activities occurring on/off campus. This allows students to become more sociable with one another and have a well-connected student body/overall experience.
SWIC is an overall good community college. There are many classes that appeal to the interest of everyone. Class room discussion are very good and accessible. Professors are nice and approachable.
overall the campus is great. Well maintained and kept up. Great start for students who are unsure about where to start there college career, and good for older people who are coming back to finish their degree. Instructors are easy to reach and class sizes are moderate. There could be more extracurricular activities like intramurals for example.
Southwestern Illinois College is a perfect college for me to get a degree. My teachers understand that I have a disability and they always ask questions if I need help. I love my college and meeting new friends to talk to. I will work hard to get a high GPA and graduate Southwestern Illinois College.
I really enjoy the overall environment. It is definitely not your typical college, but if you work your butt off you will definatly get where you want to be in life. whether this school is a big leap or a stepping stone for you, it is really worth it, especially for the price and most of the nice teachers. Now go out there and learn something new!
This college is a great two year college. It is affordable, easy to find, has very helpful faculty members and students, and the campus is very safe. The only downside is that there doesn't seem to be many opportunities for students to get to know one another outside of the classroom.
It isn't too bad but I ran into a lot of problems with the advisers and the financial aid counselors. My adviser didn't care much whether or not I was in the correct classes to help with my degree or if money was being taken from my pocket instead of my loan being used.
The professors are pretty good for the area they teach in, most holding high standards while maintaining an open mind to the situations of each student. The students here are generally nice if you engage in conversation, but most of us keep to ourselves as we go to class unless we are in a designated social area such as the Cyber Lounge. The campus is fairly easy to navigate and classes are moderately easy to difficult depending on the professor.
It's a great community college to get started. It's centrally located and affordable. The professors are always available to help whether in person or through email. The class sizes are average sometimes smaller. It's a great way to start a college experience at a cheaper price
I like the college overall. As a freshman i am here for two years. Its a great start to my career as i plan to transfer to a four year university.
Attending Southwestern Illinois College has been a nice experience. I've enjoyed all my classes and have learned a lot from them. All the teachers I've had have been really nice and fair with what they expect from their students. And the faculty are very friendly and will gladly help you when needed. Overall, Swic has been a nice place to go to start my college experience without any debt.
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