This school is great!!! I came here in january 2012 and i'm approaching my 2nd year at this campus next semester and it has bee...  Read More

This school is great!!! I came here in january 2012 and i'm approaching my 2nd year at this campus next semester and it has been a wonderful experience so far. Everyone at Ohlone, from the teachers to the students, has been really kind, supportive, and encouraging to me. Everyone at Ohlone has treated me like family and I'm very thankful for that. This school giving a high quality education, wonderful friends, and a place to call home (not literally lol) and I know it's too early for me because I think I have 2 - 3 more years left, but I can really see myself giving back and helping this school the best way I can after I graduate from Ohlone. They've been wonderful to me so far, so the school has both my gratitude and loyalty.  Read Less

Oh Ohlone. Your stairs kill me but keep my legs in shape. I've had several good teachers at this college (and several bad ones)...  Read More

Oh Ohlone. Your stairs kill me but keep my legs in shape. I've had several good teachers at this college (and several bad ones). However, I really don't understand why the art classes are located all the way on the top story of the top building. Why make us lug all of our art supplies that far? I remember how much of a pain it was to carry my messenger bag and my 18x24 bag (that contained both my 18x24 sketchbook and masonite board) all the way to the very top. I remember being out of breath, disheveled, and cranky because of this. I also don't understand why they closed Parking Lots B, C, M, N, O, and P for construction. Couldn't they have done that over the summer? Finding parking is already so difficult for most people.  There's also a little-known, inconspicuous, and oddly-numbered Building 27 located at the VERY top of the campus (okay well technically the art building wasn't the very top if you count this). You know the lake where all the ducks are? Walk left until you find stairs and then climb those stairs. That building deals with academic affairs. The view from the very top is nice. I think I can even see Dumbarton Bridge from there.I've found myself frequenting Mission Burger because of this place. The cafeteria is also pretty good. I recommend their quesadillas, lemon pepper wings, curly fries, and chicken strips. They also sell Dirty's Chips, gummy worms, and Hi-Chews which are my FAVORITE. For some reason the juice is more expensive than the soda. Shouldn't they be encouraging students to be healthier?As stated in previous reviews, the lady behind the desk on the 3rd floor of Building 7 (the counseling department) is eternally crabby. Don't take it personally. Also don't rely on the counselors too much. (scheduling counseling appointments is a huge pain and their online scheduling system DOES NOT WORK AT ALL.) They're fallible like anyone else and can make mistakes. I recommend contacting the admissions office (of the schools you want to transfer to) directly and asking about their requirements or looking up the requirements yourself. Sometimes certain counselors may tell you take a class you don't need or gloss over important tidbits of information. They're not experts on everything and you should only schedule an appointment with them if you need to create your Student Education Plan or TAG Agreement (or anything else that you can't do on your own). Also, major-specific requirements for transferring can change annually, so be sure to triple-check the requirements for each school you plan on applying to. Take ASSIST with a grain of salt. Some agreements are either outdated or haven't been made yet. Looking at the university website itself is the best route to go.In terms of the atmosphere: Library is old. Most of the buildings are old. Clubs aren't really advertised that much. Finding a club to join can be especially difficult if you're a full-time student due to conflicting schedules and all. Books are expensive. There are TONS of sparrow nests along the windows of all of the buildings, as well as bird poop that never gets cleaned. The elevators are very old and small. Occasionally the door may only close mid-way. Hymen Hall is the newest building and the nicest. I've worked at the top story of the ELC before. The people there are great! If you need any help with your English classes, that's the place to go. The bottom story is the computer lab.  Read Less

I have never been ashamed to say that I went to Ohlone College, where I was able to triple major, earn two Associates Degrees, ...  Read More

I have never been ashamed to say that I went to Ohlone College, where I was able to triple major, earn two Associates Degrees, work as a Student Ambassador and an intern for the Ohlone College Foundation, and be VP of both Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society and Circle K International. Oh, and sing in a combo jazz/rock band, as well as the chamber chorus.I took music, science, and math classes and loved my teachers. They were attentive, cared about their students, and were always open to questions and concerns. There is a large range of students at Ohlone - I took classes that were geared towards people who were going to transfer to 4 year colleges, and I found those students to be motivated and hard-working.The administration and board of directors are so-so. Since I worked behind the scenes as a student ambassador, I was close with my counselor and could get her to pull strings for me (and a couple of friends). Otherwise, there's a lot of annoying red tape involved in admissions, registering, and advising.I came to Ohlone right out of high school and made the most of my experience. I have since returned after getting my Bachelors to take Chinese school on the weekend with my husband, who is always on a quest to impress my parents!Ohlone treated me very well. Considering that I won 2 awards, a merit scholarship, and transferred to UC Berkeley - I don't think I did too badly for myself!  Read Less