Wichita Area Technical College

My overall opinion of Wichita Area Technical College is that it is fantastic for students who are searching for a college that provides hands on experiences, as well as clear pathways to jobs. I am in the Interior Design program here, and I am thriving. I love the small class sizes because they give students a definite sense that their needs are important and can be tended to. I am someone that is trying to get out of college with some technical experience, and be able to escape large amounts of debt. Smaller two year colleges like WSU Tech provide this. However, if a student that loves the normal college life of sororities/fraternities and active participation in student events; that is not offered here. This college does occasionally host fun events that people can get involved in, but the students at this institute are generally more focused on completing their programs and getting into the workforce. Many people would see this as a weakness, but I am part of that small percentage of students that thrives in a focused educational environment with few distractions. I was excited when I transferred here and I learned how quickly I would be able to get started on my career. When it comes to what you CAN be involved in, WSU Tech truly is trying to create new avenues for student involvement. For example, the president of my college, Ms. Sheree Utash, founded the college’s very first President’s Advisory Council (PAC). The only kind of student involvement that really matters to me is that I know my concerns and ideas can be heard by someone who is capable of acting on them. So, I applied and was accepted to this committee; it has been an amazing experience so far! The dean of my program is amazing, and she gave me the information and resources I needed to come into contact with multiple internship opportunities. Through her, I was able to get a job at Star Lumber as an intern training to become a New Construction Designer. I don’t regret leaving Wichita State University, I was not able to determine what I wanted to major in. Here, I get to take classes that are specific to my career choice, with only a few general education classes. I would recommend this college to anyone who wants a smaller, yet generalized enough education that will help them discern what they want for their futures. There are downfalls to any college, but I would not trade my experiences at WSU Tech for any other college!

My overall opinion of Wichita Area Technical College is a good one. It is a very clean facility that is very friendly and spacious. The classrooms are very nice and the teachers there are very helpful and are accessible most of the time. There are plenty of vending machines that have a decent amount of food and drink. There are bathrooms every so often throughout the campus and they are kept clean most of the time. The janitors do a good job on keeping the hallways and bathrooms clean. Overall I have great experiences at Wichita Area Technical College due to how professional and well kept the place is.

I love the school and the staff members. I had a couple of options and this school won me over. When I first walked in I was welcomed. There weren't long waits to see financial aid nor registration. The two lady's I had explained everything to me until I understood it. They were just really helpful and understood me and what I wanted.

I have been a student on 2 of the 3 campuses so I am not completely informed of all of the campuses qualities, but from what I have experienced so far, WATC is great! The student population is ethnically diverse but not so much academically. I always joke hat everyone is going to WATC to b a welder or nurse. In pure honesty though, that is not a bad thing because it creates a tight-knit community among my peers. My insturctors are readily available as well as my councilors and advisors.