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Class of 2019 UWS more than adequately prepares their students for National Board Exams and Practice as Chiropractors. The professors and staff were incredibly supportive as they held us to high standards. I cannot emphasize enough how well they train their Docs to be prepared to address health conditions and situations beyond what is generally expected from a Chiropractor. 100% recommend this school. Update: I love my job. However, with the amount of student loan debt you end up with, I would say becoming a chiropractor is not a good financial decision. I would not recommend it unless you have more financial resources available to you than just your chiropractic salary. Good luck getting a loan for a house when you have $150k in student loan debt and a 30 year repayment plan.Bethany Gilles

The students at this school have been cracking my neck and back for over 15 years. As a result, they have messed up my neck and back to the point that I'm currently living with excruciating and paralyzing pain. I've tried everything you can imagine, ranging from all their recommendations, tools, and advices to my own research. They won't tell you the good stuff in terms of healing. That's because they teach their students the ways to maximum profit by keeping you in pain and suffering, and having you come back forever!Be aware Be alert

I've been a long time patient at WSU. It used to be the best care in town. Unfortunately no longer. I suspect it's due to the loss of Doctor Delap. He placed the patient's needs first. That is not the case anymore. Don't waste your time. They place patient care last. In response to UWS…Administration is the problem. During the time Dr. Delap was at UWS, patient care was a priority and all other matters were secondary. My review stands.Basilelle

I'd be very wary with this school. They don't pay the teachers for their full work. Instead ONLY pay them for the time they're with students and none of the prep. I don't know how this is legal, but it's robbing the students of an adequate education, and exploiting the teachers hard work. High turn over rate. The place is poorly run and managed. A lot of misinformation. The school lacks a lot of basic supplies to teach, and lacked even a first aid kit.Willie Garcia

I am the parent of a student. I am very disappointed in the graduation venue they chose for these students who have worked so hard. First off everyone is talking through the ceremony, the sound system horrible, and awful old school auditorium. How disrespectful to the students to provide such a venue. I'm angry, and hurting for these students. To pay the high price they skimped on the celebration. Embarrassing and shame on the school.Cindy Cooper

I went to the Nursing program here after being CNA for several years, attending the program and getting licensed was the best decision I have ever made. The professors and instructors were very supportive. Most of the students were very motivated, if you’re motivated to get it done this is the school to attend, less wait lists and less stressful pre-reqs requirements. Best of luck!Gamachis Achamyeleh

Really, really poor institution on many levels. Dealt with a lot of like-minded xenophobic ignorant individuals for an extremely expensive price tag in a liberal arts environment. Had a professor who said N**ger in class multiple times, dealt with tone policing and student rights violations by the administration and student life crew who would tell you "you can't say that." (but racial slurs in art are OK…) Students even believe the school is abusive, but, for some reason they stay. They told me to my face I had to be 'careful' how i talked about the school by student life– so I've been very careful to write a review of my experiences everywhere I can go. Reputation cannot be falsified, although they're trying very very hard. Go to a local CC to get a better quality education than here for a lot cheaper and to avoid the headache. The print shop is non functional with uneven inking surfaces, illustration techniques being taught are sub-par and are not in touch with the current job market. They said they're grouping up with wacom to get experimental product, where is it? they say they pay for students to go to SGCI, registration has passed. When i withdrew from the next semesters worth of courses, the registrar attempted to have me sign a sheet that would have had me to withdraw within the last week of the semester (with wonderful bolds and underlines from the very professional registrar) , although i was finishing out that semesters courses. It would've failed me, and altered their retention statistics. It would have made financial aid difficult for me to receive, as they would notify them i withdrew, but my last transcript would be full of F's. I do very much appreciate the letters I've been receiving even now at my family address, i just wish they would leave me alone. it's getting a little odd. I owe them no money, have no obligation to them, but I'm getting letters telling me they understand that I'm not returning, but, i should make an appointment with my student advisor asap… i urge every prospective individual to get in touch with the CHEA, and department of education to get full statistics, graduation success numbers, to read every past student run blog, review, and negative news story. They're mostly accurate to my opinion and belief. Where there's smoke, there's fire, trust your gut and stay far away. Honestly if they attempt to pursue me for writing this review, I can't wait to fight for my rights to openly discuss my experiences through my freedoms.Alana Fletcher

Do not go here. On top of firing all their best staff with barley any real info on it, the rest of the good teachers resigned…. wonder why. Every semester they email me saying I owe them money when I don't and every semester I have to go through a panic attack dealing with emailing back and fourth until it is cleared up. Many of my friends have to do the same and a lot of people who left pnca are still getting told they owe them more money. The school pulls you in saying because theyre small you will get personalized care and that you will have easy access and be apart of the decision making process which is fully a lie. Pnca doesnt help you get or find any work at all either i tried many times to meet with their career services and got “stood up”. Dont waste your money, go to psu or literally any other school.Tori Taylor

UPDATE BELOW ORIGINAL REVIEW: Paid for a semester in full, withdrew in time to receive 10% of Payment back. Instead, received a bill for $3.5k. Updating this to say: Several other students I know personally, who withdrew from PNCA, had this exact experience. Only when their parents called and threatened to take legal action did they cough up the 10% (or more) back. I tried calling several times and left several messages trying to set up an appointment with the financial office to meet and get my money back, but they never got back to me. I compared the date of withdrawal on the bill to the date of withdrawal on my paperwork, and the financial staff adjusted it so that it looked like I withdrew too late to receive money back. A disorganized, fraudulent system.Liz Fesenmaier

I need to stop my affiliation with the School of Business (there’s about a $500 fee every term) as I have taken on a new major. The ONLY WAY to cancel is to call them. Yet they don’t answer their phones or call back! It’s been days and multiple voicemails have been left, it’s unacceptable not to hear back, especially as a student paying good money to be apart of this institution. A lot of it (business schooling) is done through Connect, which has numerous issues that you will have to email the professor about. My accounting professor posts to the Dashboard often about hiccups in the Connect system and to “email her if we get that question.” You will waste your time on this elaborate spreadsheet for there to be a glitch in the system. I miss Clackamas Community College, it is honestly much better in terms of faculty availability for their students. Now I pay heaps more in tuition fees yet get less in return than I would at a community college for FREE. Not an excited new student to PSU so far. Or the school of business. Pretty bummed about it because I was excited as a kid on Christmas morning about attending university.hanini panini

I have worked at The School of Business for over twelve years. One of the main reasons why I have stayed here for so long is due to the schools authentic commitment to advancing the triple bottom line. While the School has always been deeply committed to incorporating environmental sustainability into the way we teach business, in recent years the school has also embarked on some of the deeper work to ensure we teach and support social sustainability as well. Additionally, the entire faculty and staff are truly committed to putting students and student success at the center of their work.Rachel Foxhoven

I graduated from PSU's School of Business in 2012 and have worked there since 2014. The new building was a long time in the making, especially the funding from donors. I love that we have a space for our students to call "home": to be able to study, eat, and hang out in between classes. Also the lactation room (4th floor), gender neutral bathrooms (4th floor), and the garden balcony (5th floor) are great amenities for all students.Angela Wright

I was a non-traditional student and was able to gain a relevant Computer Engineering education while maintaining a full-time job and family balance. Faculty is deeply connected to industry and bring a broad range of experience and research talent. When measured by student placement and post school success, this school is second to none.harley mcwatters

Houses the Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering and Technology Management Departments, along with CAT (Computer Action Team)… The building is controlled-access and open to public in its working hours and to validated students after-hours….Darshan R. Chauhan

The building needs to enforce student access only. Can-collecters have increased their presence ever since the deposit increased to 10c.Sebastian Savage

Wow, where to begin? I am SO glad I chose the Aesthetics Institute for my education. I spent the majority of 2020 and part of 2021 enrolled in both the Master's and the Advanced programs. A little background. I live in Lincoln City with my husband and two kids. There are no esthetics programs in Lincoln City. Sure, I could have chosen one in Salem and had an hour commute, instead of two. But I didn't. I chose to drive 2 hours every Sunday and spend four days away from my family every single week… just to attend the Aesthetics Institute. Why would I choose a longer commute? Because I am passionate about skincare and want to become an expert in this field… and the Aesthetics Institute has that IT factor – that amazing element that sets it apart from the rest. They have the vibe, the knowledge, the energy, the enthusiasm, and, most importantly, the commitment to their students and the quality of our education. They win when their students win. And, you guys, I'm winning. I feel confident that I can leave here and immediately launch my own business at the Oregon Coast. Even more importantly – I know I'll be able to answer all my clients questions and can explain the science behind the services without stumbling. Due to our small class sizes, we were able to ask as many questions as we needed, and got loads of hands on practice. Our instructors made sure we completely understood the WHY and the HOW behind each service. After all, if you don't understand the science, how will you ever have confidence in the treatment room? The Aesthetics Institute gives you that. And I'm grateful for all the time each instructor spent teaching me and being patient and personable while doing so. Through my Master's program, Jen was so smart, relatable and kind. She taught me so much and was there for me whenever I was struggling. I appreciate her tremendously! During the Advanced program, Laura was an absolute rockstar. She is crazy knowledgeable and so patient. She didn't care if I asked her to explain something 100 different ways until it finally 'clicked.' She knew that I struggled with self-confidence and did the absolute best thing for me… she gave me a LOT of clients. How do I know this? She told me so. She knew that's exactly what I needed to overcome that – and I did. If I hadn't, I definitely wouldn't be launching a business right away! Other programs may seem flashier or more well-known, but that's what you pay for there. The name. At the Aesthetics Institute, you pay for an amazing education, real hands on experience, and the practical skills to move forward with your brand new career. If you're thinking about attending this school – stop comparing and just go here! Trust me. Give them a call, come take a tour with Ryan and meet Monique and the instructors. You'll see what it's all about. I can't think of a better way to begin this Aesthetician journey. ❤️Becca Storm

The experience I had at The Aesthetics Institute is from the student's side. I really didn't know what to expect, but for some reason the vibe was just right when I toured. I got all the information I needed, asked all the questions I had, and felt confident in the way I was delivered information. Never was I pressed to sign up or go there. I was never bombarded by school spam. Although a follow-up to my tour would have been nice it wasn't absolutely necessary. I knew that when I had the time and the money I would go here! While attending The Aesthetics Institute I didn't have much to compare it to as this was my first certificate program outside of attending college. Maybe it's because I had no expectations or maybe because I felt confident since the day I had my tour, but I knew this was going to be a good experience. Covid did change that experience a tad, but I was always enamored by the way our instructors kept the school going. They managed to help us forget just for a few hours each day what was going on in the world and focus on our futures and learn! My class size was small and small class sizes were one of the reasons I chose the school. I definitely enjoyed my class, the class that was ahead of mine, and the class that came after. While each class was taught at a different time it was nice to have others from learning stages to bounce ideas off of and learn from. The instructors might have been my favorite part. I also didn't know what to expect when it came to instructors, but they were kind, educated, thoughtful, attentive, communicative, and organized. Teaching is rough stuff, but somehow all of them knew exactly the kind of help I needed or knew how to explain something to me so that I understood and absorbed the material. You get different levels of expertise, industry specialties, and field experience. What they offer here really surpassed my expectations and It was sad when the classes ended and we had to graduate. I left with knowing how to start my own business, build a resume, product knowledge, industry tips for profiting, and much more! I'd definitely recommend this school to anyone with an interest in Aesthetics.D M

So!… been there, done that and recently past my licensed state. (In the first try) I’m currently in my Job hunting and honestly spa owners are calling and things are really happening! Can’t really described how unreal all this looks like to me, but it is truly happening and it wouldn’t have been possible this way if it wasn’t because of my choice of joining this school. My best advice to a beginner would be to STUDY a lot, everything they give you and more, read books and articles… and for the love of God when you need your stuff to be check, go for the “scary” knowledgeable teachers, don’t run from them, they have gold in their brains and you need that! And also, make sure you understand the App, it’s good for the resume to know as many salon softwares as possible! Good luck in your journey! Best beauty school in Portland for sure! Thank you Teachers of Aeshtetics Institute! – María “The Costa Rican Girl”Maria Cespedes

Before attending their Adult Human Development program I asked the school what type of job I might get upon completion. They sent a list of "jobs people with this degree have". When in the program they had an information night with potential employers. These were Portland Rescue Mission seeking volunteers and school district looking for classroom assistants . I already had an Associates but was required to take specific nontransferable courses. Although I successfully paid for and completed them I was not awarded an Associates degree through Warner or an explanation from them. A classmate received straight A grades for 4 years and was awarded Best Student by the professors still worked in the Costco Food Court for years after graduation and is now at the front desk after failing to find a position using her education with equal pay. The only student I know to potentially have change due to attending has continued on to higher levels of education. The HD adult program professors were usually adjunct and as one said was teaching class to keep her house. She showed videos every night followed by comments such as "You could tell that one couple was Jewish by the way they looked". Having students present individually or/and as groups regularly consumed up to all the class time. The real jewel was when upon finding out my job position the professor added an assignment to write about our jobs and she later sought my actual position. Adult program students were not allowed to buy any other than new books through the program; an expensive policy. Warner Pacific never contacted me.Mary Shaffer

I highly recommend the school to anyone who is interested in knowing their Bible better while keeping things in proper context and being challenged to live out what God's word recommends and to also being challenged to avoid what it condemns and to temper what it tempers. Since I graduated in 1984 some might question any recommendation I might make as obsolete or irrelavent. But I would like to add some perspective, especially after reading the other reviews. In the ideal world, where everyone would be perfect, there would be no need for a school like Multnomah because all parents would be teaching and living a Godly example at home and the local church would have the perfect leadership team, lessons, sermons and life counseling plan and everyone of us would be personally devoted to the study of God's word and prayer with wholehearted willful self disiplined obedience. It is a world I gladly strive toward, but it is not the world we live in, because none of us is perfect and all of us have a sin nature. Also, the atitudes and motivations that we bring to any endevor will have much to do with what we will get out of anything. I was a 25 miles off campus married student of no exceptional academic abilities, so you know there were big challenges in my experience at Multnomah. And I was involved in a church where the Bible was highly valued and taught verse by verse by Godly people so I was prety well grounded in God's word. But because Multnomah is a full time focused learning enviironment, what I learned was some things that brought more breadth and depth of understanding and confidence in God's word that can't be covered thouroughly on Sunday morning to a very broad range of maturity and academic ability. Multnomah can greatlly help in developing knowledge, cohesive thinking and the ability to defend the faith, learning original languages, translaters challenges, Hebrew poetry, self disipline and accountability with timely purpose while developing from scripture your own personal systematic theology. But you have to provide the right heart and obedince. Is it expensive? Yes. But ignorance and foolishness are much more expensive and can hurt others and the cause of Christ. And even if you learned nothing from Multnomah, you will have had an opportunity to be a Godly example, pray for, help and encourage others 🙂 And if you truly know and live a lot, then Biblically you should be a teacher by now not just a critic. Now go, grow, be intimate witth God, pray for and be a blessing to others. Search the scriptures daily to see whether these things be true. Speak the truth in love. Then there will be much to rejoice about both now and forever!! In Chridt's love and service, BobBob Flabetich

I am a Christian fundamentalist Street Preacher and a graduate of this school with a Bachelors of Science degree with majors in Bible and Theology, and Communications Studies. I had very good teachers who loved God and knew their bibles well. I personally am a Baptist theologically and was before I ever knew what a Baptist was just from reading the Bible. This is a non-denominational school, so there were times when I took issue with theological differences I had with what I would call left leaning students and faculty. All in all my experience was excellent. I only rated it very good because I had a very difficult time interacting with students from much more left leaning religious affiliations and backgrounds than I was comfortable with. It was a good experience for me though. I thank God for my experience there and the growth that He accomplished in my life while I was at the school. =^ ) Professors like Mike Gurney, Dave Jongeward, and Keith Swenson forever positively influenced my relationship with God with guidance and spiritual wisdom. I am so thankful to have been able to study under them.Christopher Hansen

I graduated from Multnomah University with a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies in 2018. I am beyond thankful for my time at MU. The community is fantastic. Whether it is worshiping around a campfire, playing Frisbee in the field, cheering at the sporting games, having Bible studies or cramming to watch movies in the dorms, there is always fun and meaningful ways to connect in this community. One question that stood out to me from my time in the Bible and Theology program is “Why does this matter?” I was challenged to think about why the Bible is important in the past, present and future. Not only was I challenged to think, but I was taught under brilliant professors from varied Christian traditions. Being a multi-denominational school, I was able to learn from various perspectives. None of my professors every wanted me to walk away with their exact view, but rather to learn from them and to think critically for myself. I was taught how to continue learning beyond MU. I cannot thank Multnomah University enough for the experience and knowledge that I gained from my time there.Alexander Brechbiel

Graduated from Linfield's BSN program in 2011. Felt very equipped to be a nurse as I breezed through the NCLEX and integrated into healthcare systems without issue. I know the program has changed since I graduated but I have friends currently in the program that are enjoying it as well.Brooke Carstensen

Absolutely loved my time at UP. I looked at a LOT of different schools in the NW, but chose this one. The campus is beautiful, especially in the Spring. The teachers are excellent. The class sizes are small. The courses are challenging. Fellow students are intelligent and social. And the soccer games are a blast to watch. When I think back on my time here, there is very little that I remember as negative. If you're non-religious, like me, then the Catholic element of the school can feel a bit restricting at times, but I felt it allowed me to explore spirituality in a way that a non-religious school could not have done. Since I've left, it sounds like things have only gotten better. They have remodeled the Engineering building (where I spent 90% of my time, senior year), as well as the cafeteria. I'm actually back for my MBA at UP now and I am reminded again why I love this school.Brady Prigg

UP is a great school academically. We have some of the best professors in the country and the classes are really great. Unfortunately there are several things that make me wish I hadn't chosen UP as my college: First, it is stiflingly catholic. Now I've gone to catholic schools since pre-school and never have I felt Catholicism forced upon me the way I do here. Next, residence life at UP is the most awful thing I have ever scene. They are ridiculously strict and like to think of themselves as your parents away from home. There are tons of rule, curfews, hall meetings, etc. A word to the wise, stay far away from Mehling especially (villa and Shipstad are the way to go). Finally, there is no social scene at UP. I wanted a small school but I realized this is too small and the school rules are too intense. Overall, I wouldn't recommend UP to anyone.Emily Strand

I really enjoyed my experience here and in the city of Portland. The small class sizes were a great fit for me and the professors, by and large, were incredible and supportive and worked hard to maintain a high level of academic rigor to help me hone my critical thinking skills. Additionally, the size of the campus is excellent for getting around on foot and there is a really nice view of the river from the edge of campus. This is also an exciting time for the school because they have recently renovated the library and have also just completed the new student center.Sal Liotta

I wonder if most of the reviews on this site are written by the L&C marketing team, as the marketing team did tend to oversell the school when we were making our college selection. The care and support that the school talks about, as well as one reviewer here described, is simply not there. We were told that Freshmen would be ushered into campus life by upperclassmen. That never happened. Academic counselors don't appear to consider the individual circumstances of students .For instance, L&C does NOT have a first year chemistry class (101), but requires Freshmen that are interested in a science major to take Chem 155 in their first semester . How could a counselor advise first year college students that never had chemistry in high school to take this class? Wouldn't it have been better to advise them to take 101 at home over the summer before fall semester? Or even better, why doesn't L&C offer a chem 101 class? Several students were teaching themselves the fundamentals of chemistry from the Internet, just to understand the terms being used in class. Many freshmen in this position had panic attacks and others just gave up, leaving a hole in their schedules. Campus events are not properly advertised. The college says that they have a Web portal where students can get all the info they need. Unfortunately, it isn't kept up regularly and there doesn't appear to be other means of getting information—like maybe notices in the dorms or from the RA. If Freshmen want to learn about Portland, they do it on their own. You'd think that the college would promote cultural events in town a little more. There are some really good teachers at L&C, as well as some not-so-good. Some are approachable and helpful, while others don't take time to listen and seem to have the same pat answers for everyone. Some of the programs seem to be designed so that it would be difficult for students to transfer out, requiring courses that other leading college don't require. Even still, at least six Freshmen I know are transferring out after the first year. It is ridiculously difficult for students or parents to reach the administrative staff—calls from parents go to voice mails and seldom if ever get returned, and emails seem to go into cyberspace for an indeterminate period of time. From my experience, the majority of the student body appear to be stoners, and if you don't smoke or drink you're either left out, or you learn to smoke and drink just to NOT feel like an outcast. There isn't much school spirit or leadership. If you are even slightly reserved and not the gregarious type, Lewis and Clark can offer a cold, lonely and dreary experience. Looking forward to a new start someplace else.Susie D

Ten years after graduation and I can honestly say I still use the writing and analytical skills I honed at Lewis & Clark every day in my work. Nothing has benefited me as much, professionally or personally, as my undergraduate degree from L&C, and I transferred in from another well-ranked peer liberal arts school. For parents and students anxious about the post-graduation debt and job hunting, I can assure you — I have no trouble paying my undergraduate loans and my degree in history has not hindered my career in IT/web development, where my strong writing and communication skills are a rare and desperately needed commodity. L&C alumni have strong relationships with and recommendations from our professors that serve us in our post-collegiate endeavors, whether those are toward a graduate degree or job-oriented opportunities.My class peers are doctors, attorneys, running non-profits and small businesses of their own, artists, published writers, and consultants, and they are almost uniformly professionally and personally successful. Lewis & Clark provides a once in a lifetime experience that is decidedly worth the cost.Diana Wiener

I am reviewing for EVENT SPACE ONLY. A truly unique event site only 10 minutes from downtown: European styled gardens, stone structures, many many photo opportunities for weddings. Only drawback is, as it is 100% outdoors (except for restrooms and classrooms used as green rooms/dressing rooms), quite a bit of infrastructure is needed to be brought in for a successful event. But if budget is not an issue, this is a jewel of an event site and with good planning, and makes for an unforgettable event experience.Emee Pumarega

I am extremely disappointed in WP and the current staff. Our country is in a global pandemic and I have major health issues that the staff has been aware of since I started attending. I have one credit to go to complete my BA and after paying over 60k in tuition/books I had a balance of $1700 that came from me failing a class because I was hospitalized from my disease. I stayed in contact with the school and instead of them trying to help me find a way to take care of this situation they turned me over to a collection agency.!!!! Now mind you this is supposedly a “Christian” school. No WWJD at that school!!! I understand it is a business as well as a school but under the current circumstances our nation is in AND my serious health issues I would have thought they could have found a different solution. When I started there (I did both AA and BA there) the staff was amazing and I was happy I had followed my sisters path to attend there. Sadly the prices kept going up and the turn over in staff has been staggering with most of the newer generation really not caring. I did work with a few amazing people there but they all left and it was for a reason. So disappointed and disgusted that they call themselves a Christian University and treat their students this way during a pandemic. Not even credit card companies and mortgage lenders are conducting business this way. SHAME ON YOU WP.Holly Briggs

Going to this school was the absolute worst choice I have ever made in my entire life. They encourage thievery, discrimination, and violence. This is not a liberal arts school by any means, and if they’re still advertising it as such, don’t believe it. I have a million horrible things to say about my experience here and how it has scarred me. Please, if you care about yourself or your students/children, encourage them to go anywhere but Warner Pacific.Lauren “Lor” Copeland

Over priced for the lack of resources they have to offer students. My elementary school library was bigger and more up to date than the Warner Pacific’s. Hardly any quiet studious area’s or computers for student use. Staff is great and resourceful. As far as spirituality, I felt their was more emphasis and concern for politics/liberalism movements than actual sharing the real gospel without trying so hard on being part of a pop culture.Jennifer Tina

The business end of NUNM clinic is very lacking, very unprofessional. They offer a discount if you can pay your bill same day. I tried to do so but the people at the front desk didn't know how much it would be. I gave them time to figure it out while I waited for prescription. I came back and they still had no clue how to bill me. They said I should receive a bill in the mail. I had issues with the bill and spoke with someone in the billing office. They said they would have to talk to their boss and get back to me and never did. I called weeks later and spoke with the billing manager Gina. She said that there were notes on my account that I left without paying… of course I did I tried my hardest to pay that day. I brought up my grievances with Gina about my billing. She said she would give me a call back after speaking with the proper people. She assured me up and down that she would call me back it's been 2 weeks.Luke Antone

This is an awesome school with unbelievably fantastic people who care so much. The world deserves more people like the ones here. I've never met so many wonderful care providers and soon to be. I can't say enough about how I feel about them. I can only say you definitely deserve to give these beautiful angels a visit and see for your self. If you want to be treated with respect and love this is definitely the place to be. And if you're looking for a school to attend in healthcare, be the change that the world so desperately is calling for and check this place out. Surround yourself with the best and rise above and beyond. With people like this supporting you, only you can decide how well you aspire. This is definitely a LOVE AND LIGHT Source. Blessings to them all and you.Google User

IF THERE WERE A 6 or 7 STAR CHOICE, I WOULD HAVE MADE IT! BUT INSTEAD I WILL JUST SHOUT OUT HOW AMAZING THE PEOPLE ARE AT NUNM! I have used their services over the years and every time everyone from the intake reps to the students on up to the doctors have been the best. Courteous, kind, patient, empathetic, intelligent, gentle and thoughtful are just some of the adjectives that come to mind when describing these wonderful people. And, yes, the medical care one receives there is at a high level as well. Dr Trump (used by permission) and her winter/spring 2019 team of students were just off the charts. With the issues I had they were extremely patient and listened so very empathetically. I am blessed to have been (and continue) to be in their care.Steve Koch

I'm so disappointed with this college. My experience with student services and some of the advisors has been terrible. I've sent my transcript multiple times, yet no one has any information about me. I keep going in circles and no one seems to know what they are talking about. How can I trust an institution that can't complete simple tasks and keep track of important student documents? I'm also wasting time and money taking classes that I should be able to test out of but haven't been able to because they don't have testing available due to COVID. The rest of the world is adapting so I'm not sure why this college can't get with the program. Seems like a good way to get more money out of students. Also, I believe because this is my second degree, I don't get priority registration for classes. I can't get into the ones I need. It's extremely frustrating. Overall I wish I would have applied to a different community college. The plus side to this place is the instructors. I've been impressed with the passion that they display. It's endearing. I'm very impressed with Cheyenne Tang who teaches chemistry classes.Jessica Mahlum

This review is not for my experience at PCC, which for the most part has been quite good. I've liked my professors, and have learned a lot over the last year. This review is for a recent experience I had with an advisor. I reached out to advising to discuss dropping out for the winter term because I contracted covid and homework was not something I could even fathom doing, and this was before my symptoms got as bad as they are currently. The advisor I spoke with, Leopold Hauser, made a great effort to tell me about how he was sick with covid and it just wasn't that bad blah blah blah blah. Basically giving me a huge middle finger in the face of what is now the sickest I've been in years. The fact that this man is advising people when he contains such little empathy is beyond me. If everyone at this school acted like Mr Hauser then this place would be out of business.Alex Weeks

So based on the recent reviews, I'm not the only one who has issues with the advisors. The lady I spoke to on the phone was rude. It didn't seem like she wanted to work or answer my questions. She told me it takes 4-8 weeks to get credit for my degree since I'm only doing a certificate while the course starts next week. So what is the point ?! If the advisor is my first look at the college, then pcc isn't for me. Train your advisor staff on customer service ! And maybe your prospective students won't be going elsewhere.andrea lee

I would 100% recommend Heritage to anyone looking to break out of their comfort zone, take control of their life, and meet some amazing new people! I'm not sure if I got exceptionally lucky…but my small cohort of 14 students meshed really well together during the fundamentals course, which created an insanely encouraging environment. We were all open-minded and encouraging & understanding of each other's styles, reservations, strengths, and goals…which personally allowed my confidence as a new designer to grow wildly! On top of that, the staff (Stephanie, Michele, Amy, etc.) all want you to succeed! There is no cut-throat mentality because a lot of us are starting at the very beginning of our careers after deciding to change course in life, so the staff really work for you if you take the time to reach out to them. I was recently hired at a luxury furniture showroom in downtown PDX because I had Stephanie and Michele advocating for me and speaking to not only my design ability, but also my personality! At a traditional university, I was simply a number in lecture settings, but at Heritage, there is a strong sense of community. The best thing about Heritage is that it is pretty immediately hands-on and intense. Some of us had never drawn a floor plan before…and we were doing that by week 2! We did in-class design challenges, had 6 hour furniture history lectures, studied color psychology, etc. There is a ton to cover in 12 weeks, so you really need to take initiative if you want to succeed. Overall, I really recommend this program if you're willing to work hard, ask questions, trust the process of not knowing anything, and be willing to break out of your comfort zone!Stephanie Sprauer

I graduated from Heritage School of Interior Design last spring and can honestly say that it is a wonderful program and it changed my life. Before graduating college I jumped into a routine 9-5 job, which took place in a typical office environment. The people were amazing and the top-notch succession planning had me set for life. The only problem? I wasn't happy and I didn't feel fulfilled. I had a degree in Business but a passion for design. Getting another degree in Interior Design wasn't what I needed. I needed to know how to put business and design together! When I heard about Heritage from a very successful alum, I immediately looked into it and found it was the perfect option for me. Although leaving a stable job to explore my passion was a risk, it was the best risk I've ever taken. The knowledge I received from experienced design instructors along with the inspiration and support from my classmates was truly invaluable. We received thorough training on everything from fabric selection, custom furnishings, window treatments, floor planning, elevations, case goods, flooring, artwork & framing, green design, and so much more. In addition to learning the elements and principles of design, we also learned how to own and market an independent design business. Heritage launched me into my dream career that I thought I would never realistically have, and I couldn't be happier. If you can't stop imagining yourself on HGTV and you've been dreaming about doing Interior Design, please stop dreaming and go to Heritage! I promise you won't regret it.Amy White

Excuse my lengthy review, but sometimes it's necessary! I'm a recent graduate of Heritage's 24 week executive program (On Saturdays!) and I'm beyond satisfied with my experience here! Interior design has always been a dream of mine, I just never knew where to start. Working full time, I knew I wanted to find an alternative and Heritage was exactly what I needed. You not only get the focused-education that you need, you also get to make connections with people who are already part of this industry. You are surrounded by passionate and caring individuals and students. By the end of it, they become your family. Janis is a wonderful instructor who will encourage you and push you in order to become the best you can be both as a designer and as an individual. You put in the work and Heritage will give you the opportunities to grow 🙂 As someone who's always had an 8-5 job, I can assure you after taking courses here you will realize the endless possibilities this industry offers if you're willing to work for it! And I'm excited to see what my future will hold.Christina Magana

The University of Oregon, both Eugene & Portland Campuses, kindly needs to ensure both equality & constant security exists for all cultures & people, both on & off campus everyday. Sco Ducks!Jordon Adaams

I've been with this teaching institution for 22 years and most of my doctors are located here. Individually, some departments are better than others in terms of customer service. They tend to be a lot less selective about the people they're hiring now due to the fact that so many people are resistant to returning to the workforce in person and demanding to work from home with higher pay. They've hired a lot of really young schedulers who lack customer service skill, or compassion and patience for older or unwell patients. This can make it difficult or frustrating to even get scheduled and I have often experienced hang ups or disconnects in the process. In my experience it can take weeks to get a return call from some departments such as the sleep clinic. As a result of lowered customer care standards, you may get some arrogance or rudeness when trying to schedule with certain departments. In addition, the level of care has gone down and it takes months to be seen by departments such as Cardiology and the Sleep Disorders clinic. Another change is the fact that if you need to see a specialist such as an actual Cardiologist, you will see a physicians assistant first followed up with an extremely short 3 to 5 minutes maximum with the actual Cardiologist.. which will take you 3 to 6 months to get into, depending on who you see. Staffing is an issue here and has been steadily declining for quite some time even though we have been on the tail end of COVID now for quite a while. It seems that covid has become a convenient excuse for continuing to remain short staffed and it doesn't appear to be improving. The ER is frequently diverting patients to other area hospitals so if all your physicians are at OHSU and you need emergency care, good luck. You have a good chance of being diverted to Good Samaritan, Providence or Legacy Emmanuel in NE Portland, among others, due to continued short staffing in the Emergency Department…and most other departments as well. The last few times I've had to be in for cardiac issues, patients on gurneys often line the hallway with little to no privacy while waiting for a room to open up. Consequently, the level of customer service and care has really gone down and it doesn't look like it will be improving anytime soon. Having said all that, their OHSU Richmond clinic out on SE 39th and Division does a fine job serving clinic patients. So if you are looking for a general physician you can try that OHSU affiliated clinic and you should receive quality customer care and service with a plethora of physicians to choose from and they also have an internal pharmacy at this location.SUN LIGHT 333

Apparently the spleen expert is in this hospital or was here at ohsu years ago when I was hospitalized with a grade 1 ruptured spleen. They did tests and tests and "ruled out" physical trauma. And they asked me if I wanted to remove it!!??? Even though they couldn't prove what caused it. I did have trauma to my abdomen 3 weeks prior but they wouldn't take that into consideration. Here I am 7 years later and never had any issues again. And imagine having removed my spleen and risking every infection and disease (hello covid) for the rest of my life if I had said yes. This isn't a jab at this particular hospital because I loved the nurses in the ICU Because all of the medical community is a joke, they're not 100% certain on everything, but yet risk your life even though many more risks may come of it. By the way. They wasted so much time suspecting I was being physically abused by my fiance that I feel they didn't try to move past that and look for more answers. And that (physical abuse) has never happened to me in a relationship and especially not with my now husband. And I was hit in the abdomen and my nephew's birthday party when we were all playing ball. I don't even think my husband was there that day. ✌️Mady

Where to even begin…. The ortho 9 unit nurses were amazing in caring for my loved one. One Nurse on that unit overstepped boundaries but shout out to Hector! The rest of the "teams" are a complete joke. They don't have any concerns and truly mean the best for you as you are just a paycheck that is how it felt. The worst care from a hospital that I was under the impression that this hospital is supposed to be the best. Make sure that you don't attend here and if someone you know is then I wouldn't leave them unattended.Coach S

I visited the Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building for a weekend-long Dental Continuing Education Course. The building is directly connected with the OHSU School Of Dentistry and the Skourtes Tower. Parking in the Schnitzter Parking Lot is free on the weekends and is about a five minute walk to the CLSB and so is a great option. Plus there is a public transit stop directly in front of it. Honestly this is one of the most spectacular academic buildings that I’ve ever been in. The architecture is totally unique and there is a great open-concept with plenty of areas to read, study, meet friends and or colleagues, or (with a Starbucks on site) drink a coffee. And the views are phenomenal. No surprise, the course was amazing as well.Peter Carlesimo

The building is clean and nice but if you lose something you can’t get it back. I lost something valuable there and have been trying to contact the lost and found all morning. I was on the phone for about 2 hours getting transferred to 10 different numbers. At the end, I was told the building doesn’t have a lost and found so they can’t help me!! The OHSU operators told me the building doesn’t have a front desk, while I was there yesterday and saw someone sitting at the front desk and answering calls. Make it make sense!Rozita Kareemi

A beautiful building right on the South Waterfront. The building is LEED-certified and houses research and teaching labs from multiple Oregon universities. RLSB also offers an Elephant's Deli and not one but TWO Starbucks. Easy access to all public transit, and a wonderful walk (or ride) over the Tillikum Crossing pedestrian bridge to get to OMSI or close-in SE. A lovely place to visit on an urban hike or strolling down the South Waterfront.David Goodman

Most the teachers are wonderful. The QRC is nice. The food is pretty okay. I like the class selection. Dealing with the financial side of things is a nightmare. One time my financial aid was delayed due to circumstances on their end that were out of my control. They said I was fine and my registration wouldn't be cancelled. Well, I wasn't fine and my registration was cancelled. And I got kicked out automatically of two classes I really wanted to take, and they were full so I couldn't reregister. They apologized but didn't get me back in my classes. In the future I was sure to email my teachers and ask them to let me back in if I got automatically deleted due to financial aid delays. Also now that I've graduated, they told me it would take 9-10 weeks for my diploma to arrive and it's been 5 months, and they are still telling me to expect delays. Yes I've contacted them about it, multiple times. I have literally no idea when it will arrive, but I'm not keeping my hopes up anymore. I'm disappointed, yes, but at least my credits were transferred, and hopefully the place I'm attending now won't be so weird about it.Lea Biste

Due to the pandemic, I take most of my PCC classes online. I am fully vaccinated and decided to take 1 in person class here. I take Chorus at this campus. The theater here is awesome. I have never attended a community college that has such an amazing arts program with so many awesome programs. My teacher is really inspiring and talented and encourages us to be our best selves and to care for each other. I’m really excited and happy that PCC has this option for classes.Colt Seidman

I give one star because of two professors. One is Sociology teacher Colin Gilmore and the other math teacher Terry Tanada. Both of the set you up for failures don’t help to understand assignments. Also they are racistz I somehow passed their classes and I am very close to find more information about Colin Gilmore. I wanna confront him in public and show him a ghost. If you reading this Colin sleep with one eye open.Bruce Wayne