Which community college do you recommend? *list included* (Seattle, Tacoma: apartment, crime)
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Which community college do you recommend? *list included*
I've applied and been accepted into the following colleges, however because I am in Virginia I am unable to mosey up onto their campus to check them out. I'm interested in Earth Sciences if that matters right now. I'm already enrolled at a college here but I am going to visit then transfer as soon as I get the founds. I can't go to all of them so I'm hoping you guys can tell me the ones worth checking out.
Cascadia CC
Centralia CC
Grays Harbor C
Everett CC
Lower Columbia C
Olympic C
Penisula C
Pierce College @ Puyallup
Shoreline CC
Wentachee Vally C
Seattle Central C
North Seattle CC
Walla Walla CC
Tacoma CC
Seattle CC
South Puget Sound CC
Skagit Valley C
I'm not looking for you to be my advisor, I am just looking for some input if you've attended or even if you've driven by any of these colleges or branches. Just something, because right now I don't have much to go by. Many of the review sites have old statistics and older posts here on these colleges are out of date and since the economic problems I'd like some up to date information rather than threads from 2008.
I was hoping to live in or near Seattle obviously but as a college student I doubt I could afford that. I am hoping for a location where the people are friendly and some sorta nightlife. I'm sure compared to where I am now crime isn't a problem and I'm aware of the taxes. I'm in my early 20s and any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Also some advice on how to gain residency would be nice.
Hate to be a 'non-comformist'
Earth Science / early 20's / new WA resident ? There is a Wonderful place not on your list.
Poof - I'd be 'high-tailing' it to Whatcom Community College :: HOME and follow-up / concurrent with Western Washington University Both are excellent. Quality of Life in B-town can be great for a student.
Close to Canada, it is really a great place to enjoy the PNW, close enough to Seattle to enjoy, but not get 'freezer-burnt' (or economic / traffic burn-out)
Residency... got any friends or relatives here?
Hop on a SWA CHEAP flight (Dulles or BWI are cheap), come to WA, get an address, get a Driver's license, get a cell phone or utility service... pay (or register) on your friend's electricity bill. (this gets residency clock ticking)
TAKE Summer Classes!!! often free from residency requirement. Otherwise use some online credits that will transfer (verify FIRST). U of Montana and Utah State have good comprehensive programs.
Return to VA, do what you need to get done, go back to WA.
Have a blast! Enjoy this time of your life, btdt Oh, to be 20 again.....
Can I suggest another good community college for you? Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon is one of the best. It's competitive for teachers to even get jobs there. I know it's not Seattle, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
Our circumstances seem quite similar with all this college stuff.
Im from New York state, age 19, and also going to a community college in Washington state!
I even am going to study something similar as you(Architecture and Environmental Studies).
I had the same difficult decision as you did with deciding what community college to go to.
At first, I considered Seattle Central Community College, North Seattle Community College, Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Peninsula Community College in Port Townsend, and Olympic Community College in Poulsbo.
I thought I was going to Whatcom Community College, then changed my mind to go to North Seattle Communty, and now decided to go to Seattle Central Community College.
I decided to go to Seattle Central Community College because I LOVE the Capital Hill neighborhood in Seattle and the medium density, close access to downtown Seattle, 10+ great restaurants, 10+ great independent coffee and tea places, great nightlife spots, and great arts and music scene. The Seattle asian art museum, Photographic Center Northwest, and Northwest film forum are all in that area.
I think Seattle Central CC, North Seattle CC, Whatcom CC, Olympic CC, and Peninsula CC are all great options and are in great places that can offer the things such as the stuff I mentioned in the area Seattle Central CC is in. It really depends on someones preferences for whether they want to be in a more urban bigger city setting or less of an urban setting.
Im starting school there the upcoming September or in January.
Our circumstances seem quite similar with all this college stuff.
Im from New York state, age 19, and also going to a community college in Washington state!
I even am going to study something similar as you(Architecture and Environmental Studies).
I had the same difficult decision as you did with deciding what community college to go to.
At first, I considered Seattle Central Community College, North Seattle Community College, Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Peninsula Community College in Port Townsend, and Olympic Community College in Poulsbo.
I thought I was going to Whatcom Community College, then changed my mind to go to North Seattle Communty, and now decided to go to Seattle Central Community College.
I decided to go to Seattle Central Community College because I LOVE the Capital Hill neighborhood in Seattle and the medium density, close access to downtown Seattle, 10+ great restaurants, 10+ great independent coffee and tea places, great nightlife spots, and great arts and music scene. The Seattle asian art museum, Photographic Center Northwest, and Northwest film forum are all in that area.
I think Seattle Central CC, North Seattle CC, Whatcom CC, Olympic CC, and Peninsula CC are all great options and are in great places that can offer the things such as the stuff I mentioned in the area Seattle Central CC is in. It really depends on someones preferences for whether they want to be in a more urban bigger city setting or less of an urban setting.
Im starting school there the upcoming September or in January.
Where are you from in Virginia in particular?
Wow thanks for the information! Did you have a hard time getting everything together? Like did you already know someone out there yourself or did you have to establish your own residency? Did you take a "trip" out there to visit the schools before you attended them or did you just take one jump over? Did you have a hard time finding housing and a job? I am also considering Seattle CC because I'm liking the Belltown area and they are closest.. plus it's near the "free ride" zone.
Thanks for the suggestions, I don't mind if you add schools. To get into Oregon colleges you will have to pay out of state if you live in WA right?
There is a reciprocal agreement between border states (ID, OR, WA) it is capped, but I think pretty available for Jr College. (check for your particular situation)
I have a kid who did Bellingham for college, (Rent was $300/ bedroom in shared home) now Fremont area of Seattle. ($800 for a basement apartment in house, that is a very good deal, includes utilities, W&D, ~ 1,000 Sf). I would say $1200 / month more probable for your own abode.
Cascadia, Bellevue, and Seattle Central would be my picks.
They have agreements with UW if you'd like to continue on and get a Bachelors in what you're interested in.
I will also go off of the poster that talked about WWU. It may be worth checking it out. It's a great university and living in Bellingham is a lot cheaper than living in the Seattle area. Plus, it's close to Canada..and Canada is freakin' awesome!
Good luck. I'm in my senior year of high school and will be deciding where I want to go soon as well.
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Which community college do you recommend? *list included*
Oh, to be 20 again.....
