Kenzie -
03/27/2024I started attending Ventura College in the Fall of 2023, right after I graduated high school. I have lived in Ventura my entire life and as such, have been surrounded by the campus culture for as long as I can remember. Honestly, attending Ventura College, as opposed to going straight to a 4 year university, was one of my best decisions ever. Not only do I not have to pay tuition my first two years thanks to the VC Promise, but I also get to finish all my general education, save money, and prepare to transfer to a University in the Fall of 2025 (the transfer rates are higher than the initial acceptance rates for schools in my area). I finished my first semester with a 4.0, was able to hold down two jobs, and got to live with family, decreasing the stress of finding housing. If you're not from Ventura, or cant find other housing, the college also offers online classes, and I have done a few of them, and even had classmates located as far as Arizona. We have international students, student jobs, discounts, and an accessible campus. I even changed my major within my first semester there, something that couldve been a problem at other places. I highly recommend attending Ventura College, or if you cant come here, go to your local community college. Although its not as glamorous, or impressive, its better for me in the long run, and it might be better for you too.
Gavin -
06/20/2022Ventura College has overall given me a great experience where I was able to reorient my educational goals due to the easy accessibility of most of the teachers and especially resource centers. Their library was my haven where I would quietly spend up to 8 hours studying with access to so many useful books with a staff that really wanted to help. One of the biggest helps to me was the free tutoring center where my first years of college were spent asking questions all day to help me pass my college-level math courses with an A. For the most part, the majority of professors at the campus really do care and are there to help when you need it, just don't be afraid to ask. Overall the college is one of the best community college experiences I could have asked for and am very grateful to have made so many good connections with the faculty.
Shalyn -
06/04/2020It is a very good school. There are a lot of opportunities for those who need help in gaining the correct education. The only thing that I did not enjoy was the miscommunication between the counselors and students for their education plan, because of this, I'd stick to one counselor.
Cassandra -
05/15/2020Ventura College is a diverse and wonderful college. It's a few minutes' drive from the beach and has plenty of locations that are nearby. The library is personally my favorite part of the college. From the time I've been there, it's a lovely campus and has wonderful professors.