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This place is a perfect example of “you get what you pay for”. I attended September 2009 – May 2018 (with a 3 year gap from 2012-2015). The hospitality teachers and department head were wonderful, and a lot of my general Ed teachers were amazing too and I have nothing but great things to say about the teachers. However, the registrar office and academic advisors were a nightmare to deal with. No one ever smiles, my message NEVER got relayed to the right person, and it was such a headache to deal with offices equivalent to dealing with the DMV. They also claimed that when you graduate you can transfer your credits to a state college which is false. Some of the credits transferred, but classes like Math don’t transfer and I have to take a placement test to get into the same exact math class I took at Gateway and passed the class with an A. The bookstore staff was the most incapable, rude, useless group of people. Graduation was a completely unorganized joke – they told graduates to arrive 2 hours early to stand in a parking lot with no instruction and 1 porta potty for about 300 people. They also only announce 1 of your degrees – so if you have 3 degrees they won’t even take the extra 5 seconds to announce all 3 (I thought graduation was supposed to recognize your achievements?) I would have never wasted my time going to graduation if I knew how pathetic it would be. Parking on campus in New Haven was crazy and the lot constantly overflows into the Temple Street lot so you get to walk in stairways that smell like urine with bums roaming the lot and drunk people stumbling to their car after your class at 9:30 at night with no security guards to get to your car. Literally no security whatsoever like your completely on your own in a public lot in the heart of New Haven. Like most schools, they don’t allow weapons inside the building so you don’t even have a way to defend yourself if you get approached in the lot which will happen at some point. There were also hospitality classes that I had to buy things out of pocket and was promised reimbursement that never happened.Nina Tiso

I loved working with the children in the Early Learning Center, but the adults in the classroom didn't really treat me that well. They didn't really accommodating me that well when it came to tasks such as setting the table for breakfast,lunch, and snack. A coworker got nasty because I wasnt moving fast enough for her. I'm visually impaired and I have to take my time because of my vision. I had to complain about this coworker 2 times. Another thing that didnt make sense was I had to walk to the other side of campus to eat lunch for my 30 minute break. The teacher of the classroom would get mad at me for being late because I am a slow eater and I cant move fast again because of my bad vision. student teachers aren't allowed to eat in the teachers lounge. I shouldn't have had to complain to my boss about eating in the teacher lounge. This place needs to be more accommodating to student teachers with disabilities and staff needs to be more compassionate. I am very glad that I don't work at this place anymore! I wish the adults would learn compassion from the children!Jasmyn Polite

Beautiful atmosphere. I was in their old building on Long wharf years ago, and seeing how they've grown and progressed into what I consider a university now, is life changing for the people attending this college. For a community college, they offer so much for the students with assistance as well as their educational endeavors. Their cafe offers delicious varieties which includes a wide range of healthy choices. Very inviting environment for the students to learn in. I get the feeling that this University cares about the students that attend itDelbra Wilson

I went here for my first two years of college. Here's what I've noticed. – The people here are great, for the most part. – UNH emphasizes on a welcoming environment – There's always new development like the Bergami center which is a very nice looking building. – I lived in Westside and Winchester halls. Both are good! – I was in Engineering which I struggled in, but when I changed my major to accounting I had no struggle. – I just really wish UNH was more helpful with finance and mental health. – They were WAY too strict with Covid. Yes, I understand the dangers, but we're adults you have to remember. They threatened to suspend if you violate rules, even accidentally. They also quarantined my entire hall in 2020 just because one student got covid. I really didn't believe they had to be that harsh. – They were also TERRIBLE with communication when moving in for my 2nd year (because of covid), and I had to spend a month trying to figure out when to move in. – The Accessibility resources center is a good place, but once they forbid me from using a calculator on a chemistry exam in March of 2020. Everybody but the ARC staff thought that was terrible. – Their math department was terrible. The professors meant well, but it was not taught in an interesting way. – On a positive note, they are fantastic at safety. In January of 2021 I got cyberbullied by someone in the school who made threats including a death threat. The ResLife dept. handled it very well and the police took it very seriously and found the guy doing it, someone who I thought was a friend. He was suspended. Overall, UNH is not perfect, but their heart is in the right place. I didn't leave for any of these reasons listed, that's another story entirely. But if you are Nick, Chris, Lucas, Antonia, Victoria, Makayla, Jenna, Galianna, Alexa, or Patrick, I miss you!James Shewan

I attended UNH between spring 2019 and January 2021 (two years) as a transfer, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice (Investigative Services Concentration). I am giving this school 3 stars because excluding a very good academic experience, there were too many low moments I experienced at UNH for me to give this review more stars. These low moments range from lack of opportunities for commuter students (which is what I was for 3/4 semesters), existing social circles that prevent prospective students from feeling any sense of belonging, the school's fostering and promotion of the word "LatinX", and other things. (Mainly because I am a Latino/Hispanic male originally from South America, and don't see how the word is applicable to the Central/South American community). The pandemic did affect the college experience in spring 2020, but my experience was already going downhill well before this. For these reasons, I feel as though this was an era of my life that never happened. Above all, I find it difficult to talk about this era and school in more positive (than negative) ways. I do recommend this school for my degree. My professors did an excellent job of teaching me. But it all does come at a cost because setbacks or letdowns (described above) can quickly affect a student's experience. Likewise, I am considering graduate school here because my professional job search opened my eyes to how graduate degrees are becoming the new standard for the U.S workforce. Hope this helps.Marc Conrad

The beauty of this school is not just about the academic excellence and great facilities, but the diversity; it’s almost as if every nationality is represented here. Everyone is friendly from the students to the academic staffers, non-academic staffers, to the school security operatives. When I visited this school I observed wheelchair accessibility is greatly adhered to in this institution. I also noticed there’s a 24/7 Wells Fargo Bank ATM point on this campus. Consequently, you will always have access to cash. When you school here you also get to enjoy the magnificence of New Haven, West Haven and most of all New York City, since it’s just less than an hour ride with your car or via the Metro-North Train. This school is pretty close to road and be easily noticed from a vehicle in normal traffic. #NewHaven #WestHaven #UNH #University #AcademicsExcellence #CT #Connecticut #OnGoogleMaps #Google #LetsGuide #GreatFacilities #WheelchairAccessible #KnowledgeU-roy Felix Agboli

Although my professors have been awesome, the university as a whole is horribly disorganized and mismanaged. The various staff of different departments are uniformly rude and uninformed. I've gotten wrong and/or misleading information on basic protocol literally EVERY SINGLE TIME I've spoken with someone (where do I submit work study requests? Can I still carry student insurance if I'm part-time?) Regarding the insurance, I was told "yes" by 2 different pople. HOWEVER, the answer to that is it's automatically cancelled when you register online for classes and it is received as part-time, so then you have to re-enroll as a new client at a higher rate. I found this out when I was trying to fill a prescription and after much investigation found out that my insurance had been cancelled. This is one of the MANY problems I've experienced with Southern administration. Equally as faulty, is the technology "services" that Southern uses. Windows 7 computers in the computer labs that take (no joke) 5-20 mins to log you on if there are more than 3 people in the room and remote printing that requires an installation on your laptop every time you want to use it. This is recommend since you'll otherwise sit for 20 mins for the lab computer to log on and then progress to opening and printing a file at the speed of dial-up. If you need to reach anyone (computing services, the bookstore) for questions, you'll be strained to find contact info outside of the (203)392-SCSU main office number. A detailed Google search rarely finds the phone numbers associated with specific offices. Most recently, for the past month as Southern has started the fall semester, their network has become so overloaded that the mail server periodically un-syncs all of my devices from their email (iPhone, Mac) so I don't get mail or know that an email I sent never actually sent, since it doesn't appear in ANY outbox or draft folder from any device. But since it happens off-and-on, as the SCSU network comes and goes as it pleases, I've not known about the missed emails until someone tells about a group email I missed. Lastly, and kinda most importantly, Southern's crap internet system occasionally doesn't recognize my password for Bannerweb, email, and Blackboard. Confoundingly, this doesn't occur on these applications all in one sitting. MANY TIMES I've sat and typed my password into Blackboard 5+ times and magically after repeated entries it suddenly works!!! Always had the same problem logging into "myscsu" and trying to get my email back online to the Southern server. Recommendation: If you're enrolling as a full-time undergraduate, I would HIGHLY recommend looking for a school elsewhere because you're DEFINITELY not getting your money's worth at this institution. Note: they also have no funding for student work study anymore, so don't count on that for extra money/tuition expenses. If you're taking classes part-time, for a job or continuing education, it will be a frustrating experience, but not a total waste of money. Botton line, I rated 2 stars because the professors and experiences with classmates have been awesome this past year, but the university as a whole is beyond frustrating.Jennifer Vollmer

im usually not the type of person to be negative and leave lengthy reviews but this is so necessary being that im so extremely disappointed with this school! I went for a tour in November of 2017 fell in love with the campus so I decided to apply as a transfer student in April of 2018! I sent in my fee waiver form April 20th I was told it takes 2-3weeks to hear back from the school, ok cool! here it is a MONTH later still no response, nor any communication to even let me know they've received my fee waiver form and that id be hearing from them soon or whatever the case may be just complete silence!!! not to mention the students that answer the phone are very rude and snappy! I withdrew my application and applied to Iona college! I applied with them got an acceptance letter, got my financial situation settled, paid my deposit all within a week, easy as 1,2,3 as it SHOULD be. Its an excellent school with a countless number of awards, i feel as though the process of applying to schools should be as easy and stress free as possible! Im extremely dissatisfied with my experience with this school it literally had everything I was looking for campus wise, but everything happens for a reason and being that Im going into the education field I've been told from numerous amounts of educators that im better off getting a job, with a degree from Iona under my belt. The purpose of this review is not to trash talk or to persuade anyone into not applying here but rather to allow others to be aware of what they may possibly come into contact with when applying to this school and perhaps a change can come about for the next student. : ) Blessings.Alexa Griffin

If I could give Southern zero stars I absolutely would. They are extremely unorganized, they don't care about you as a student AT ALL.. They cancelled a BIO class that I really needed a week before classes start. I emailed the head of the department asking for a solution and all I got was a too bad.. Now because of this I have to attend an extra semester and will not be graduating in time.. They offer classes at odd times which makes it hard for you to sign up for classes back to back, so far the professors I had don't care about you and are not understanding.. I graduated from Western Connecticut and I never had a problem with them and now because of Southern I have to spend more of my time and money that I don't have…Barbara Monteiro

10/10 experience with NETI. Miss Deirdre reached out to me the day I completed the online forum on their website to get started in the dental assistant program. Within weeks I was enrolled in the course. Our instructor, Miss Ana, was professional, confident, and extremely intelligent when it came to the dental assistant profession. She was very knowledgeable and helped us learn by sharing her own personal experiences. I feel very confident moving forward in my new career and would highly recommend enrolling today! Thank you Miss Deirdre, Miss Ana, and Doctor Aruri for establishing such a great program.Rachel S

The best school ever for dental assisting. Ms. Ana who is the instructor made learning so easy. I also like that we are able to learn in a real dentist office to get a generalization of what we will be doing when we are working. Also, would like to say Ms. Deirdra was a excellent help with making sure I can get this program paid for and helped where ever necessary. Overall, I've learned a lot and I'm excited for my journey to come.Tee Fields

I attended New England teaching for dental assisting and it was honestly the best decision I’ve ever made. My instructor, Ms. Anna, was extremely knowledgeable and broke down everything in a way where it was easy to understand and retain. I highly encourage anyone looking to start a new career in dental assisting to attend this institute. I promise you won’t regret it.Aysia Quinones

I visited Dr. Lerman hoping he could help me with previous dental work that had caused me problems. He was very professional and and listened to all of my concerns. Before I left he worked on my top veneers to make them more comfortable and more aesthetically pleasing. I know he had other patients, but he moved back and forth to accommodate both of us. He didn’t just rush me out like l’ve experienced in the past. The staff is courteous and welcoming to everyone. I moved here from North Carolina five years ago and have been looking for a great dentist here in CT and finally I found him. Thank you Dr. Lerman and Long Wharf staff.Teresa Palumbo

I have had some bad experiences with doctors and insurance these past 3-4 years and Long Wharf Dental made me feel as though none of those experiences ever existed. From making my appointment to my first office visit was a seamless experience. Andrea (the perfectionist) did an amazing job on my cleaning and is very knowledgeable in her profession. Aimee and Erika had such warm and inviting energy and made my checkout experience so wonderful I was ready to pull up a chair and clock in lol. The best dental practice I’ve come across in over 10 years. I would give it a 10 star if I could. ❤️Mikii Doricent

Disappointing. I made an appointment because one of my crowns broke. Immediately after an x ray they said I had an infection. That I had to visit a specialist. so the specialist and the crown they wanted to charge me $3998 because they were planning to do a root canal to a tooth that already had a root canal. So I went to another dentist who checked everything and there was no infection of any kind??????????? Really??? And that there was nothing wrong with my root canal! Be careful. Look for a second opinion.Neil Fuentes

I was a patient at this practice for 2 years and have nothing but good things to say about my experience. Everyone here is friendly and incredibly helpful. They are also very reasonable about prices if you don’t have insurance and that is a priority for you. My dentist was Dr. Anna Reutenauer and hygienist was Liz. They were both deeply knowledgeable and fantastic at their work. I also found they were easy to approach with questions about anything. They provided not only quality dental care but also gave great advice about preventative care. If you’re looking for a new dentist, go here. You won’t regret it.Hunter McNichols

Every time I have my teeth cleaning done by Liz, I am completely satisfied. She is a wonderful person and always go the extra mile to make me feel comfortable. She is very careful doing her job, professional, a people’s person and I will not change her for anyone else. The front staff are very pleasant and they treat you with respect and dignity. I also love the diversity of people. I feel like I am in a Spa in such a pleasant environment. I love the office decoration and the bathroom is so clean and neat. I recommend their business 100%. I am just a happy customer:) 7/11/229496quin

I second the billing issue with insurance. The lady at the front desk overcharged $900 assuming my coverage ended, and never replied to my refund request despite seeing my insurance policies and enrolment. I had to be in touch with Delta Dental and went through lots of iterations. The dental service was decent but do be cautious with the billing. The front desk made me feel that ALL they care was getting the money collected.Q Wan

It's always in the details. What do Dr. Parnoff and his staff do to make this periodontic practice stand out? *Each patient is treated with respect and concern. *Appointments are always on time. *A staff member is virtually always with each patient, important at a time of anxiety or anticipation. *Dr. Parnoff communicates with you throughout his procedures – including a simple description of what he is doing and what you can expect to feel. *All staff are always concerned with your comfort and with pain-prevention. *Dr. Parnoff makes himself easily available after procedures for any concerns or questions. *Dr. Parnoff calls you at home after surgery to assure all is going well. This is a truly outstanding practice.Alan Kliger

Dr Parnoff and his staff are very caring, make me feel at ease and his work is outstanding. My general dentist, who referred me to Dr Parnoff, described Dr Parnoff’s work as “elegant”, “exquisite”. Dr Parnoff also cares enough to phone after the procedure (two dental implants in my case) and gives his personal cell phone number in case of questions/problems. He is the best of the best.Pamela Hetherington

My daughter was nervous to have a procedure done and Dr. Parnoff and Kathie were both amazing with her. They were very attentive talking her through every step to ease her mind. Dr. Parnoff even called to check on my daughter that evening. My daughter and I were very pleased with the overall experience. I would highly recommend.Jill Pompano

What a wonderful dental practice! I’ve never received such amazing and personal care at a dentist office and/or most other medical offices. This team works well together and is happy to let you know as many details as you’re interested in knowing about what’s going on in your mouth. Everyone is on the ball, responsive, and just a pleasure to chat with! I rarely post reviews and found myself asking where I can do so for this office due to the high level of service I received. Thank you everyone and I look forward to my next cleaning 😉Vlada Shelkova

The best dentists office I’ve been to in years. I saw dental hygienist, Dung (pronounced young) at the beginning of the week. She was so kind and explained everything that she saw in my ex-rays. Gave me tips on flossing and other things. Today I received a filling and Dr. Lurch was just as lovely and thorough. 10/10 would recommend.Amelia Windom

I sat up in the chair again yesterday and cried tears of joy for the amazing work Dr. Lerch did on my two front teeth. One was cracked; one was chipped. They look better than they ever did, and all the work was covered by insurance. She is an artist, and visiting this cozy and loving practice is always a great experience.KATHLEEN MILTON

I was very grateful that Dr. Maratta was able to complete the necessary repairs at short notice, before I went traveling and after my regular dentist, who recommended him, became indisposed. He and his staff were very skilled and personable. He worked with my regular dentist, sharing x-rays and information, so that the procedure for preparing and fitting two crowns went very smoothly. I can recommend him strongly and would certainly go to him again for additional work.Ann A

I have been going to Dr Maratta for over 5 years now. I drive 30 miles to get dental treatments from him and his staff. I have gotten 2 dental implants done by Dr Maratta and I'm very satisfied, feel like natural teeth now. Love getting my teeth cleaned here. Advice – schedule weeks in advance for cleaning! His staff is professional and always gets patients in on time.Rachel Belgrave

Dr Maratta is extremely professional. He has a charismatic and positive personality that eased my tensions about going to have dental work done. Within two visits I had a brighter, straighter smile! Dr Maratta followed through until I was satisfied with the outcome. All of his staff is friendly and supportive. I would recommend Dr Maratta to everyone!Annie Clark

Well I went for pain in my front tooth,It’s complicated.I have a history of poor dental care as a child that still haunts me.They were unable to determine which tooth was involved even after an X-ray???? . Even after air and cool tests I could not feel a thing go figure.In other words left with antibiotics d/t me traveling later in the week.I was told to come back if the pain persists. Story of my dental life ..I gave them 5 stars for their non judgmental and companionate care.This location is good for me at this time Great Dentists and Staff.Linda Mickens

I am so impressed with this practice. The receptionists were so kind and helpful when I booked my appointments and were so friendly in person. My appointment started right on time. The hygienist, Charity, was so sweet and friendly. She did a really thorough job cleaning my teeth and was clearly very knowledgeable when answering all the questions I had. The dentist was great as well. This place is very welcoming and professional and I look forward to bringing my kids in for their appointments soon.Rebecca Grazi

I had my first visit on June 6, 2022. Jocelyn, the hygenist, did the cleaning and exam. She was thorough and very professional. Dr Bing made a referral. After researching to find a Dental Practice when my long term dentist was no longer able to practice I am so pleased that I signed up with New Haven Dental Group.Sheila Wade

In the past month this place had called me 15 times trying to get me to come in for a cleaning as I used their service once last year. They even called my emergency contact, my mom, telling her I need to come in for a cleaning. I finally gave in and made an appointment with them and I asked them to verify that my insurance was still active and the cleaning would be covered. they repeatedly told me they couldnt check now and would only run my insurance 2 days before my appointment. So I called them the day before the verify my cleaning was covered and they said yes. I came in the next day and they pulled up my file. They told me they just ran my insurance and it was inactive. They wasted HOURS of my time including leaving work to go for an appointment. They probably think if they can get you in you will cough up the money anyway but I left to go back to work. What a scam.Suzanne S

The staff in the back is amazing, they take care of my son so good every single time. However, I’ve yet to meet one nice receptionist. They always have a face on like they’re annoyed if you ask them questions, have cut me off while I’m talking, they just seem like they do not want to be there nor do their job. If you’re not a people person then a receptionist job just isn’t for you.Jessica Rodriguez

I am new to New haven and picked this dental clinic for my kids based on the reviews but I am very wrong in doing so based on other reviews. Bad service. No time management. Always delaying the service. The doctor does an average job explaining stuff different from my old pediatric dentist. I will never go there again.Priyanka Reddy

Stunning campus. Reminds me of Oxford. Unfortunately student campus tours were cancelled after we made plans to visit, so we created our own itinerary. Lots of areas were closed off to outsiders, and I watched as students entered through large gates with key-in access from their phones. Only downside of Yale is New Haven itself. Outside of the Yale campus, New Haven can be a little sketchy in some areas and I would advise caution when roaming.Avalus

Full disclosure: I didn't go to school here, so I can't speak to the academics. I did work with an alumnus and he was a cool guy, so I'm guessing this university is a great place. The campus is beautiful in an old, classic way. It's so stunning, I'd say it merits a visit on its own. I had a great time scrolling through campus and snapping pics. The museum on campus was free admission and had some impressive displays. All in all, I liked Yale.Alex Kolkena

Can be compared to Princeton University. Art style for even sport stadium. And it is not too big so it is easy to walk through the campus. However, no many places open during the pandemic. Maybe I will visit again to enjoy the shows thereDr. Lee talking Skincare

I absolutely love this office. They are so kind, generous and helpful. From the front desk staff all the way to the hygienists and the dentists. It’s nice and clean. They truly care for their patients.Joseph LiCausi