Student Share Their “Fave” Parts of Polk State

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Fall registration is underway, and we know that there are lots of people out there, contemplating applying to Polk State, but worried that it won’t be right for them. To find out what real-life Polk State students think of the place, News@Polk did some wandering around campus. Check out what our students had to say …

Hayat Shalabi

“My favorite class is Anatomy and Physiology because it’s cool to learn things you didn’t know about the body. The professors are very good and helpful. It’s a very ‘chill’ place.”
Hayat Shalabi, Winter Haven

Fox Krontz

Fox Krontz

 

 

 

 

 

“I want to major in computer sciences, so I love that Polk State has a lot of technology to offer. My favorite class has been Intro to Piano.”
Fox Krontz, Polk City

Johnny Shaw

Johnny Shaw

 

 

 

 

 

“My favorite class so far would have to be College Success because it taught me how to deal with others and how to say ‘no.’ That class has taught me how to keep an open mind. I also really like all the activities Polk State offers to keep you involved on campus.”
Johnny Shaw, Winter Haven

Austin Singh

Austin Singh

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m still undecided about my major, but all the classes I’ve taken so far are helping me build a very solid foundation. I especially liked studying chemistry since it’s used in so many fields. My favorite thing about Polk State is the TLCC because anyone can go there and use the computers and printers.”
Austin Singh, 16, of Auburndale

Savanna Westmoreland

Savanna Westmoreland

 

 

 

 

 

“My favorite thing about Polk State is the Student Center, especially the game room, because it’s nice to just relax.”
Savanna Westmoreland, Haines City

Wyatt Waterfield

Wyatt Waterfield

 

 

 

 

 

“My favorite class so far has been College Algebra because I think math is great. My favorite thing about Polk State overall is the TLCC because of all the resources it offers, like the tutors.”
Wyatt Waterfield, 17

Tiffany Gillotti

Tiffany Gillotti

 

 

 

 

 

“I really like that Polk State is  small. The professors are nice and helpful, and I feel comfortable going to them for help.”
Tiffany Gillotti, Winter Haven

 

Hilda Hernandez

Hilda Hernandez

 

 

 

 

 

“I chose Polk State because it’s closer to home and my job. When I was signing up for my classes, I was so lost and confused. I went to an academic advisor for help, and got a map of what classes to take for my major, and when to take them. It made the process so much easier.”
Hilda Hernandez, Fort Meade

Addison White

Addison White

 

 

 

 

 

“I chose Polk State out of convenience, honestly. It offers the classes I need for my major. The classes are inexpensive, and I’m close to home.”
Addison White, Lake Hamilton

Lakeysta Blakely

Lakeysta Blakely

 

 

 

 

 

“I found my first semester here worthwhile. I really like that the school has so many resources to offer, and I’ve taken advantage of many of them, like the library and TLCC.”
Lakeysta Blakely, Haines City

Alexandra Valadez

Alexandra Valadez

 

 

 

 

 

“I really like the library, and I think it’s really cool that they have laptops in the library to rent out. I really like the resources the school has to offer, like the online catalogs and databases, because they have really helped me out with my classes, especially when it comes to writing research papers.”
Alexandra Valadez, Auburndale

Dana Luxama

Dana Luxama

 

 

 

 

 

“My favorite thing about Polk so far has been meeting new people from different cultures. Polk State has helped show me who I really am and has allowed me to explore what careers would be best for me. My favorite class so far has been College Success because it has helped me learn a lot of helpful things, like time management.”
Dana Luxama, Auburndale