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First and foremost, Norwalk Community College was the first two-year college known since 1960, and they have been serving and assisting students in achieving the school readiness you have always desired but if you have struggled at some point. NCC will assist you in overcoming your obstacles to the point where you feel smart, confident, and accomplished. This college is my top choice because it is affordable, not overcrowded, has a super clean and safe building, and has no historically known hate crime in the area, which is an A+ in today's environment. There is plenty of parking, as well as the best tutoring center, which is a lifeline for students who want to improve their grades or need assistance with the curriculum. NCC carry the highest standard. They have the best tutoring service and professors who are committed to assisting students. All you have to do if you need help navigating any area at NCC is ask. The wonderful staff is always friendly and helpful. Thank you, NCC. Continue to assist students to become the best versions of themselves.🤛🏼👊🏿🤝Laura S

It's a good starting school but extremely disorganized with idiots for employees. Dr Apple or apfel is a complete and total moron. She is so ungodly useless. She is extremely disorganized no wonder all of the students hate her. She wouldn't shake our hands because she said that's how germs are spread. Get rid of this delusional troll! She made an appointment for 12 and then when we got there said it was for 4pm. Um hello!? This school is so DISORGANIZED. If you're willing to put up with complete chaos for two years then go here. This school was better back in the day now it's a hell hole. The librarians are nice and some of the professors and the security officers are really nice but that's about it.Caitlin Campbell

Either believe the previous reviews of 'smelling like poverty and cigarettes', or understand that community college is the last place to find a living, breathing example of the American Dream. On top of that, NCC is the most well-funded community college, the most prestigious, and has the highest share of incredible professors than any other community college in the region. But it won't motivate you to succeed. You have to do that yourself. And if you do not find that drive within yourself in time, do not blame the college for your shortcomings. The opportunities are here and begging for you to take them.Ziggy Saks

I recently was enrolled in the graduate cohort for reading and writing. I have been teaching for almost 10 years and found most of the classes insulting. I felt I knew more than the cohort professors and learned very little new. Many of the text books were from early 2000. Considering the vast changes in LA recently, I felt many classes provided information that was not up to curent reading philosphies and/or research. The rubrics were so convoluted that the professors couldn't figure them out or they did not pertain to the topic. Many classes were spent going back and forth over the rubrics only to have them change again. Knowing what I do now, I would not waste the money, but would have done an on-line course for 1/3 the price.K Palmer

As a current junior undergraduate at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT, I am very happy here. I came to USJ as a shy, timid girl without the confidence to speak up in class. I am now a confident woman that isn't afraid to voice my opinion or share my insights. USJ has given me the platform to grow as a person and to realize exactly what I want out of college and out of life. In the past, I have always been unsure what the future would hold for me but ever since I've been at USJ my path has become more clear. I would recommend attending USJ to any woman interested in getting, not only a college education, but a chance to grow as a person, which is something not most colleges can offer.Patti Sciglimpaglia

Last semesters, I took a class with an international instructor. It was the worst class I ever studied in my life. Every time I ask her about the class she told me to go online and check how my classmates did. I'm still wondering did I took the class to learn from my classmates or from the instructor. After that class I hated the school and I can't even do my best in my current semester.خالد N

I went to WCSU in The Woodstock 60's. It was so small then, a blip on the radar with only a few buildings for classes, but something wonderful happened. I was given special attention and sent to Yale University to audition for it's School of Drama and I was accepted. I was coached by a director, an English prof. and a Theater Arts instructor who taught English before there was a Theater Arts program at WCSU. Thanks to them, our tiny group of drama hopefuls had the opportunity to test run a real Off Broadway Play before it was cast. Our director was a friend of the Playwright. I had the lead in that production and thanks to that I was chosen to audition for Yale, and thoroughly coached by the team. Because of them I made it. I did not go to Yale due to personal issues but the point is that there were great people willing to go beyond the scope of their requirements and guide someone to the place where they could succeed. WCSU has grown into a fine institution because it has great roots. Go visit and see what I mean.Judith A Rowland

This University is like a breath of fresh air among the other CSU's, I would highly recommend, from the staff to the OpenClose program which sorts all the classes so neatly and nicely, to the overall atmosphere of the town itself (*thats also because many of the other state colleges/universities are put in very crime filled neighborhoods) WCSU makes its very easy as well to transfer taking ALL transfer credits from the other universities, as well as if your communication major like myself, they offer many classes over the summer to help you catch up or even to learn more. Also i'd like to put out that right now is like the golden age of the communication dept at WCSU literally every professor is awesome in one way or another, even the adjuncts are amazing and that's saying something (Petkanas, Eckstein, Lever, Murtha, Brower, Wiss, Tozzoli, Barone, Woodward just to name a few)Justin Quinn

Got my MBA here. The faculty is quite smart and is genuinely interested in your success. Specifically, the marketing, supply chain, and finance professors are top notch. If you get the opportunity to study abroad for Taiwan, which is available as an undergrad as well, absolutely do it. Amazing people to network with and friends that came out of class, overall very rewarding experience. The college has had notable difficulty with their health and safety as of the writing of this that took 1 star away from my rating. I spent a year and change at the school, but I'd go again if I found the need to go back to school.Eric

This is a really good school if you’re all about your academics. I’ve had my good times and my bad times here at MCC. Overall on the academic side of MCC I appreciate all of the hard work that most of my professors have done. There are professors here that definitely need to be more qualified with what they are teaching as it has affected my grades when I’ve taken their courses. I am an Honor student here at MCC with a GPA of 3.30 and have never once had an issue with organization skills until my 2019 spring semester. A couple of the professors have been unorganized, no syllabus and sometimes they have other priorities when they have to teach a class in other words they put another professor in place when they have to go to another job. Although these were a couple of issues within my time here at MCC I enjoyed the experience of learning new knowledge for my future career. I really liked a lot of my professors but a couple of them have been a little rough. If you communicate with your professors about your issues that you’re having it really helps and shows that you’re determined to do your work and it shows you care about your work as well. Environment wise I’d have to say it’s not healthy (mentally/physically) and or good for many people. There have been students who have left garbage all over the place and don’t clean up after themselves which leads to maintenance having to clean it all up. With my time here I have helped maintenance clean up other people’s messes so they don’t have to worry about it as much. Also the amount of vaping, drug use, and underage drinking in the lounge is unacceptable and nothing has been done to take care of this issue except shutting the lounge down. I feel as if this does nothing but illustrates that they can go elsewhere within the college and do these things. An authority figure should really take this into consideration and do something about this because it affects others who have nothing to do with these people and it ruins people’s Health. You can smell weed from a mile away and if people have asthma or a health condition this could affect them physically. I do not appreciate this at all and I wish something was done about it. The other big issue environmentally is the fact that the main cafeteria can get very loud and some students have no manners and do not respect others around them. If they are asked to quiet down they do the opposite It has gotten to the point where a lot of people have complained and yet nothing is done to prevent this from happening again. The college needs to have some control over what students do and take action on these issues. I wish that there could be some changes here and I hope for the best for everyone at MCC. Overall it is a good school for your academics but is definitely not a mentally healthy place environmentally. Even if you try to get away and go somewhere else for privacy somehow drama follows behind you. A Tip would be after your classes go home if you can or go to the back of the library in the quiet study room. I wish everyone the best of luck here at MCC and hope that everything goes well.Carmella H

So I will start with sharing my positive highlights of the fall semester during covid. Some teachers were empathetic to the situation the entire nation went through. Prof. Muldoon did such an amazing job touching base and gaining clarity of students frustration and technical difficulties during this time. Prof Diane. Hillyer OMG if I were ever to be a college professor I’d want to have her passion and dedication. She’s a math angel, truly loves her job and her videos were perfect! Now chemistry online and labs online were a joke!!! The professor did not make enough office hours, used YouTube videos from other teachers, used repetitive templates for each week lesson with no data. If I wanted to learn chemistry that way I could’ve honestly gone on Edx.org for FREE and probably have learned the curriculum better. I might of missed 1 assignment and handed in 1 assignment 10 mins late and didn’t receive the grade or support needed. But unfortunately as a paying student I just have to deal with it, 2k down the drain! Funny thing I am also a teacher during covid and actually work in the building with student and never would I have ever made my students feel isolated like this professor did. I’ve never seen or heard my chemistry teachers voice but I’m pretty sure they got paid every two weeks while there’s probably many qualified teachers that could have done a way better job. I was warned about this professor but I learned the hard way. The school overall has a nice faculty and I feel like the majority do care. This is unfortunate when professor get so accustomed to a repetitive lifestyle because blackboard actually graded my exams so again not sure what some professor did during Covid behind the scene and so-called virtual teaching. This is a a good school to start or to get the credits needed for a post-Bach. I decided to go to a private school with a more dedicated team and more virtual teaching experience.Dignora Castillo

I was a potential international student and found Manchester Community College a great place to go. I called the first time and wasn’t able to talk to the responsible for international students but left my phone number and email. Umesh sent me an email saying he would give me a call. He did, two days later and was rude and impatient since the moment I picked up the phone and was acting like he was doing me a favor to call me. He said I should go back to my country and take my visa there instead of changing my status here, which is not up to him, was questioning how I was gonna become a student and more. I can’t even explain how rude and disrespectful he was to me who was just trying to make an appointment to go to the campus and get more informations in person about fees and the I20. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone, specially for international students! Very disappointedRayane Michelle

I first came to Goodwin for a Manufacturing Career Fair on August 2014. My plan going in was to improve/expand my professional network but after introducing myself to the two ladies at the front door, I was escorted to the admissions office. During this impromptu meeting I learned of their range of Manufacturing programs ranging from a Collegiate Certificate to Bachelor's Degrees. The lady I met with was very nice so I decided to let her run through her whole pitch before refusing. After she finished running through her speech I was about to politely decline when my eyes fell upon a pamphlet detailing their Certificate in CNC Machining. My attitude switched from polite dismissal to serious consideration. By the time the holiday season was in force, I had officially enrolled. From the Spring 2015 – Fall 2016 semesters, I experienced the most fulfilling education of my life. Classes tailored to my major were taught by professors with real-life experience in the manufacturing field. Knowledge gained from operating machines in the school's shop helped me secure my first manufacturing based job (which at the time of this review, I have been at for over a year). Around two weeks ago I walked in the 2017 Commencement with my CNC Certificate AND Associate's Degree (Summa Cum Laude!!!). Making the choice to again become a student with Goodwin College is one I do not regret, in spite of my now increased loan debt. Looking for a quality education with real life application? This school should be on the top of your list!Trevor Deming

I graduated in 2006 with a General Business Degree the Staff and Faculty were all very helpful and on top of their jobs. I signed back for classes in 2013 for my Bachelor's Degree in Business unfortunately the staff and faculty changed in a Very Negative way. I had Mr. Rotondo as my Advisor who had me taking classes that i had previously taken also the Black Board Online classes system kept going down I another class were i completed the work on time but their system did not register my work it had been idled for 36 or more hours and never registered my work causing me a NS for the class this caused a snowball affect to the downfall of me no longer attending classes. I talked with Professor Valeria he advised i write some sort of letter which i did explaining the double classes Mr. Rotondo had me take due to him not paying attention to my previous classes for He was my teacher in 2004-2006. I wrote the letter and i have not heard Anything back from Goodwin They just cost my family Time and Money.Callie Faison

So far I love the complex, the professor are really nice and helpful. They want you to pass the class for sure. The only thing I can complain is for the service of Financial Aid. I am a transfer from Lincoln College and when I was about to change they explain me that it would be cheaper or about the same. Before classes start I went to Financial Aid to see how much it was going to cost me, but they didn't have any information of me yet. Then I received a message saying "to not go to financial aid" I could start right away. I went again the day before start and they couldn't tell me anything. They charge already for the semester, it shown in my credit report, this is my third week of class and I do not even know if is the same as Lincoln, more expensive or less.Christian Diaz

It’s unfortunate that I have to write this review but I am in hopes of MCPHS revising their admissions process for the Physician Assistant Program. I know that I was not the only student this year that was invited to interview and then closed out of an interview spot and placed on a waiting list. When I contacted MCPHS they told me that I may not get to interview after all as they had accidentally invited too many people to interview and did not have the resources to open up more interview dates even though acceptances are not on a rolling basis. How does a top tier medical university not have the resources to interview all the students they invited? By choosing to interview solely the people that happened to secure spots first, not only are they limiting the potential of their incoming class and proving that they only care about filling the spots for monetary reasons, but they are limiting the future of numerous successful students who worked hard to get an interview invitation. When I asked Jordan Hunt (admissions counselor) to make sense of this she was unable to provide a competent answer besides that the university messed up and the incoming students are the ones facing the repercussions. I’m not writing this for myself, but for the other students who were too timid to speak up or who had chosen this school as their top choice and then got screwed. I truly feel bad for some of the other incoming students who do not have other options and were relying on MCPHS. I am very disappointed. MCPHS either needs to change their interviewing process to rolling acceptances (interviewing the top tier students first and then going down the line) or they need to use this model but be willing to open up more dates in case of overflow. Side note: They informed me that students on the waiting list could be notified up to a day before an interview that a spot had opened up. Do they not take into consideration that everyone doesn’t live near Boston or works full-time? Extremely dissatisfied with this supposedly “top tier” medical college.Maddy Frank

Hey guys, good for all the students giving great remarks. I don't know if the school has paid you. I must say i was in the nursing program , ( the set that started 2005) the teachers were very bad. Everything was very difficult, out of 50 students that got into the nursing program only 15 students or even less that graduated from the program. Judy Murphy was very racist, no room for improvement. It was a very bad school. I will recommend another school any day any time as matter off fact the school needs to refund money back to students that paid for tuition. All they care about is your money and not the students. It was a very traumatic experience. It was one of the worst decision i have ever made in life to attend that college. I Owe up to 100,000 in debt with no nursing degree to show for. I thank the Almighty God i got my degree from another school with no stress or frustration. Guys open your eyes and look for another school. I wish you all luck in your careers endeavors.louisa ngige

I just finished my second-year in PharmD program in MCPHS. I’m gonna transfer to Worcester to study the accelerated program. I have had great time in MCPHS so far. All professors are very nice and friendly. I haven’t met any professor who’s not willing to help student wholeheartedly. They always have office hours to answer students’ inquiries and to clarify the lecture in case the students don’t understand. There are absolutely no discrimination in MCPHS. It’s all about respect. Every MCP student is very welcoming so we have a very close-knit community in MCP. The program is well-designed and bearable. Sometime I feel overwhelmed but it’s not impossible to pass as many people say. You just need to put time and effort and you’ll be fine. In short, MCPHS is a great university for those who seriously pursuit a professional career in pharmacy and health sciences.Bill Nguyen

My name is Meir Uteshov and I am a recent graduate of ASA College, class of 2015. As F-1 visa international student, I would say that ASA College is a great place for our educational and career goals. Professors are responsive and very collaborative as well as helpful. During my education in ASA College I was able to make friends with students from different parts of world. The most of them are my lifetime friends now. Classes are not too big. Therefore, providing a tremendous opportunity to study and excel your knowledge and/or skills. I would recommend international students to study in ASA College if they want to be ready to compete within existing job market and get a job they are looking for. One of the benefits of ASA College is providing an internship opportunity. My internship experience in engineering company was extremely interesting and fulfilling where I gained a valuable and measurable work experience. All in all, the college is great for those who is determined and dedicated in favor of their future career/professional goals.Meir Uteshov

Coming from a foreign country, ASA gave me the opportunity and platform to really become a great version of myself and for that I'll be forever grateful. I've had so many good experiences in this school, the professors are amazing and the support for the student activities are wonderful beyond belief. The diversity, location and career services are only a few of their many great aspects. I was able to get a job opportunity at a very prestigious organization using the skills learned at ASA. I am currently in the student government and getting involved with projects that will look good on my resume and open even more doors for my future academic and professional self. I recommend this school to everyone looking to learn skills you actually use in the real world and with an interest of having an active student life. I promise you all the hard work will pay off!Esthefania Abreu

ASA College gave me the opportunity to get my first degree in Medical Assisting in the USA, and also to gain useful experience through work in the admission office. That was even more convenient for me to have school and work in the same building. The professors were very accessible, understanding and always ready to assist with any help or piece of advice. I will never forget them. Good thing is that every student have their advisor to help them with academic issues. The most helpful department at ASA College turned out to be the Career Services which assisted me with my first interview preparation. I can't thank them enough for help with my resume and with job application. After my internship they found me a job in medical field right after my graduation. All that helped me to become more confident and determined to go for my goals! Thank You ASA College!Joanna Nienaltowska

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

You would think that this school being a “community college” they are more understanding of financial situations and are more efficient with financial aid an other “programs” they offer. Not this school! Not only does every single person in the financial aid office treat you just like another person asking for handouts but depending on what staff you run into behind the desk you might not even get the correct information! I went to the financial aid office yesterday due to the fact that I found out when trying to register for classes for spring 2018 that I was on a financial “probation” these people gave me NO NOTICE NO CALL NO NOTHING but that’s the least of my worry at this point. I go to their office the girl behind the desk had told me due to me getting a D in my math class last semester of 2017 financial aid was skeptical about covering classes for this upcoming semester so I would have to appeal( good thing I came a week before registRtion was over ) I appeal the form then I get a notice in the mail saying I’ve been only approved for 1 class this semester up to 6 credits. I was a little bothered, but I took it, I go down to finally register once again! Then I was told I didn’t have enough for books an technically they were only covering up to 3 credits an my class is 4 so I owe the school clerk a balance of $23.00 and now I’m also expected to pay for my text book. 6 days before class starts … what happened to the notice they sent me that said they cover up to six credits???? literally because I struggled in my math class last semester an got a D I’m going through all this torture as someone who is barely able to pay my own freaking bills at 20 an living by myself just trying to get my own education, every Semester it’s something else with this school the office people SUCK they are there for a job an that’s it. Then When you ask to speak to someone in charge of financial aide they torture you with hold for atleast a good 20 minutes on the phone ( probably praying for you to hang up) unless your willing to take 2 and three trips down to the office which is no problem probably for someone who doesn’t works full time.so now that the semester is getting ready to start an they feel like they did their part by covering the “majority” of my class (3 out of 4 credits, which my paper says they should cover up to 6 credits at least but whatever) I’m now expected to fend for myself an purchase a $200 text book within the next six days. Boy I can’t wait to be successful in my near future an to look back on the mistreatment an lack of support from this school an tell it to others as a learning experience an as a recommendation to never attend here just because of the thought of it being “cheaper” or “local” because u get what u paid for an these people’s attitude is just as cheap as the tuition they offer for a class an they lack what REAL schools have an that’s staff that cares about their students and the well being of others. An to make sure they give right answers these schools double triple quadruple check their work! If you attend TRCC as a freshman with no idea what your doing I suggest looking for support else where because this is not the school, they throw you in an don’t give a damn, not informative or helpful what so ever an definetly misleading . Always takes at least 3 visits to the school to ever get something rectified. Or a 20-30 min hold on the phone each time your trying to get the very little information that they are able to provide. Can’t wait to transfer✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽sytira charles

Professors and fellow students are great but the administration and admissions process is a night mare. Little to no help to navigate threw the process. No one is willing to answer question. They always refer you to another person. Example: Me: Can you please tell me how I can access the wifi here? Advisor: You will have to contact a student advisor for that. Me: :/ Avoid online courses here. Professor did not make access easy. Not clear as to what material is needed. If professor isn't able to help you navigate course or they themselves aren't sure of what to do you will still be responsible for payment. Only time in my life I hired a professional service and they were unable to preform paid for task and I was still responsible for payment. And of course there is no one available to talk to about this and if there is no one knows who it is to refer you. If you do decide to take courses here try to make friends with other students that have already been threw the admissions/ administration nightmare. Don't take online. Don't expect assistance if you get lost along the way.Louis Maro

1: I registered for a class and dropped it a before week prior to it starting, boy was I in for a surprise bill. $120 for a class I didn’t even step foot in, let alone it didn’t even start when I dropped it. What a SCAM. Of course I had no choice but to pay it. So just be cautious when you’re registering for a class, because you cannot change you’re mind and not expect to pay a fee even if the class hasn’t begun. 2: If you’re “graduating” be sure to wait months for your actual diploma to be delivered. Very unorganized system they have going there. I graduated in may and have yet to receive any proof of it. My transcript is still not updated with my current degree and my diploma is who knows where. Sucks. 3. If you’re receiving financial aid and you’re registered for a class and the school decides they want to cancel it, be prepared to repay financial aid back.S G

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

This will probably be a review that management will never see or just consider another “complaining patient.” This is a huge hospital company so this will not mean anything but if anyone is thinking about bringing their little one here, try somewhere else. My son (1yrs old) was sent here from urgent care his o2 stat was low and trouble breathing. We got put in a room with another person, not admitted. They gave a treatment and never re assessed him, left him for 3 and a half hours. My husband tried to ask the nurse if she can check him again.. never came back. He then had to complain to the charge nurse which she gave us a number for patient experience- which I know will go know where. We are one patient among thousands, and feel like we’re expressing our feelings that will go in one ear and out the other since they’re just a big company. It’s sad that there wasn’t any concern for my poor baby to even get the least amount of care.the bare minimum. Not even above and beyond just check on him atleast!! I understand there are priority patients, but how does one know if he is a priority with his repository issues if he hasn’t even been checked on. Unacceptable. My husband is a healthcare provider and this is NOT quality care.taybabe

I am at a complete loss. We have made and cancelled appointments for my son with a doctor at ccmc and we can’t get him there. No one asks why we can’t get there. Just says okay, we’ll cancel. When I attempt explain his illness, no one cares. We were referred to this doctor because he has a great reputation and the fact he was familiar with my son’s illness. Now my son will consider to suffer with a serious life altering illness until I can find another doctor who understands his illness. It is disappointing how service has decreased at the hospital in the last few years. I won’t get into our ER experience last year. If your child does not have a well known illness, go elsewhere.Tarra Baron

My son has a hemangioma that was growing incredibly close to his eye. The team quickly assessed and recommended a plan of treatment that we were able to begin within a week. The plan required us to have a 5 hour long appointment so that he could be monitored for his first dose of the medication. I was there for 5 hours with my 2 year old and my 2 month old and they could not have made the experience better for us. The staff were all amazing and kind. Staff consistently checked on us and every question I had was listened to and answered with great detail. I was very impressed with our experience!Lynelle Wibberley

From reading all the 5 Star review's on here I decided to give this place a shot. Today was my first visit but I instantly felt very comfortable. Everybody I interacted with was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! Right from the very first phone call I made, the receptionist was able to get me in for an appointment the very next day! Thank you! Upon arrival the front desk was very warm and welcoming, also very helpful which made for a speedy check in and check out. Thank you to all front desk staff! Afterwards to the hygienist..(personally this is what I look for when choosing the right place for me since I get 3 cleanings a year) Special shout out to Rachel for making Blue Back Dental that place for me.. Best cleaning I've ever had! I really look forward to seeing her again soon. She was very patient, friendly, and informative from start to finish! From taking new pictures of my teeth and explaining everything to me in detail step by step right down to the very end of my cleaning which was a very thorough cleaning! Thank you, thank you Rachel! lastly I met Dr Wendy Austin. She explained everything that was going on with my teeth in detail, things to my surprise my last Dr missed! She addressed all my concerns and made me feel at ease. I'm looking forward to seeing her again soon and very confident that she'll take really good care of my teeth in the future. I highly recommend this place to anyone that's looking for a new dentist!Sal Y

Let’s start by saying that after some traumatic dental visits, I have become a baby when it comes to all things tooth related. I had to find a new dentist after moving to CT from NJ, and Blue Back Dental has outstanding reviews. I decided to give them a try, and I’m glad I did. Dr. Wu is kind, patient, gentle, and explained everything as we went along. He also said we could take as many breaks as I needed. The office has many high tech devices, so lots of things can be done in one visit. Everyone I’ve met so far who works at Blue Back Dental is extremely nice, helpful and friendly. I can’t thank them enough for putting me at ease and taking such wonderful care of me! I highly recommend this dental group, and I’m so glad I chose Blue Back Dental!re: becca

I had an amazing experience during my second appointment at Blue Back Dental. My new Dentist Dr. Elizabeth Holzhauer was extremely welcoming and educated me on every question I asked. Her assistant Kat was very helpful and attentive. I am so impressed with the customer service I received. I also want to give a huge shout out to my dental hygienist Ruth. She is the reason I chose to come back for the services I needed done. Her caring and calm presence is exactly what I needed during my 1st appointment. Thank you all for going above and beyond to make me confident in the care I am receiving.Melissa Stevens

This school was perfect ! The hours worked perfectly for me and it offered everything I need. The instructors are nice and friendly, they prepare you for what to expect in the field. Everything is hands on and the material is easy to keep up with and understand. It is an accelerated program so be prepared to pay attention and keep up with the work. The test and quizzes are super easy and there is no way you can fail this course unless you do not try! The school also offers CPR for free! the CPR instructor Sean is amazing ! He makes you leave knowing you can save a life ! I would recommend this course to anyone who is trying to further their career. Thank you Northeast Medical InstituteNajera Robinson

This class was very informative and clear to understand. I feel very confident in my skills after taking the CPR class. The instructor Lauren was very knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable asking questions. The environment was clean and they had a lot of equipment that was used during the course. Would highly recommend them. Look forward to getting certified again in two years with them.Gabriela Panico

This CNA Program was great! It was self-paced which gave me a lot of flexibility during my day. The online program was similar to a movie which made it go by fast. The in class clinical and lab was great! We went over all the CNA skills. The school is right off the Merritt parkway so it was very close for me. If you live in New haven it is right over the border. Highly recommend!Rob D

I did an interview with their VA's where I planned on only hiring one out of the 4 of the VAs. After interviewing the candidates I ended up hiring 3 because they were all so amazing! I get compliments on my customer support every week and I now have people asking me where I hired them because they would like to hire from the same company. To say that Reva, and my virtual assistants (Gena, Gel, and Myryl), went above and beyond my expectations would be an understatement! If you're considering hiring virtual assistants from Reva, just pull the trigger and do it. They won't disappoint!ElizaMS17

Bringing on a Team of Virtual Assistants from REVA has been on of the key factors in our growth as a company this year. The roles they fulfill have alleviated bottlenecks in our business and allowed our team to dive deeper into their specializations and thus get greater results. Our team of 3 VAs has consistently produced results and make improvements on a weekly basis. They are always polite, on time, hard working, eager to learn/improve and pleasant to work with. They speak perfect English and have been overall a pleasure to train and develop.Justin Nelson

Our company has worked with REVA for just over a year now and we are completely satisfied with their virtual assistants. REVA was able to match our needs with their hard working candidates, which allowed us to diversify our team and grow. The management team is very quick to respond and the check in calls creates a bridge between any gaps. I highly recommend REVA Global Virtual Assistants and their services.Harry Kim

From the start of initial contact with Windsor Pediatric Dental I was impressed! They were able to accommodate new patients and our insurance and even got all 3 of my boys in on the same day at the same time, after school (all important factors for a busy mom)! I asked local families we know and use this practice and they all had wonderful reviews. Today was our first visit and we were greeted with masked smiles and cheerful get to know you chat. The cleanings were all thorough, the staff had patience with X-rays and respected our wish to not use fluoride. We left with cool goodie bags, some better flossing advice and our next appointments booked! Thank you Windsor Pediatric Dentistry!Kim Sandora

I really love this dentist facility! They are loving and patient with my child. They knew how to comfort & support her through her dental journey. They even allowed me to give some extra hugs to my kiddo during the session! I 100% recommend this place! This is my honest review, we need more facilities like this, who care about our children!Hallie Hart

I absolutely love this dentistry. My child had a wonderful visit getting some extractions and filler done. The doctors and staffs were truly l compassionate, making these procedures for us really smooth. Im recommending them hands down for their professionalism, their caring attitudes and overall quality experience. 💖Tianna Smith

I have been seeing Dr Farrokh since he started his practice in Newington. He’s always punctual, professional and personable. I’ve had a couple dental situations arise and he’s always been accommodating. Scheduling is never a problem even during the pandemic. He’s currently the primary dentist for 3 generations of our family.Joe OConnor

I’m always wary to visit any care facility during these times, but I am happy to report a very positive experience today with my dental visit at East Cedar Dental. Dr Aaron and the crew adhere to and exceed all health precautions. The office is spotless clean and everyone is efficient. See you again in 6 months 🙂Robert Lezon

I visited East Cedar Dental after reading these reviews, and I'm very happy that I did! Everyone at the practice was friendly, the office is clean and modern, and Dr. Farrokh is a gem- genuine and kind, mild-mannered, explained everything carefully, and made sure I was comfortable. Highly recommend.Caroline Fulton

My daughter was having trouble breathing, so I wanted to get her in. They were super pleasant and reassuring on the phone, and although I couldn’t get an appointment I was able to walk in, and the receptionist told me it would be about an hour wait. For a Sunday at an Urgent Care I thought that wasn’t bad! Thirty minutes after we arrived they called my 2-year-old in and were able to diagnose and provide treatment within 15 minutes. I have never heard of a 45-minute urgent care visit, but it was clear everyone here was working with urgency and professionalism as well as genuine care. Cannot recommend enough!Bobbi Stewart

Took my son to PM pediatrics today as a walk in. The service was excellent. I spent less than 10 minutes in the waiting room. The check-in staff was friendly and courteous. The nurse that took care of us was professional and kind to my son. The Provider Christopher was amazing and explained in great detail the diagnoses and what other things he had ruled out and why. He was excellent, educated me so much! He took the time to listen and to teach us. He was gentle and playful with my 6 year old who was initially nervous about going to the clinic, his approach made things go very smooth. Thank youMaya Rios

I would not recommend this place even if it were the only option. From the front desk registration to the provider evaluation just awful. Front desk was all over the place, unorganized and definitely needed more training on the systems. They could not help with basic registration. The provider did little to no evaluation and no test to make sure our child was healthy enough to not need further care elsewhere. We ended up in the ER the very next day after we were told she was fine after 5 days of fever/ having a hard time breathing. Needless to say don't waste your time and head to CCMC.Eve C

Dr. Kruger is not only an amazing surgeon but every appointment I had with him he was just incredible. He's kind, extremely knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor that I really appreciate! I suffered with extreme arm nerve pain from a herniated disc in my neck and was very reluctant for two years to have a fusion surgery. I tried everything else. Dr. Kruger was so patient with me and explained my options and when I was finally ready to have the surgery he was truly wonderful. Immediately following the surgery I had instant relief from the nerve pain in my arm. I am so incredibly grateful to him. He truly changed my life. I was walking around the day after my surgery and within a week or so I was walking 90 minutes a day. I was worried about the pain after but I only needed tylenol and didn't even need any other pain medicine. It's been a little over two months since my surgery and I feel great. So many people had recommended Dr. Kruger to me and now I understand why. He's really an exceptional doctor and person.Elaine Barnes

Dr Kruger and his staff are amazing from the surgery and all the paperwork for insurance afterwards absolutely amazing. I had the worst Sciatic nerve pain that I ever experienced in my life that it was pushing on my lower back and leaving me unable to walk for more than 3 weeks. Dr Kruger and staff took care of my right away i had the surgery and was up and walking pain free the next day he is one of the best doctors that I ever had the privilege of meeting and am so happy that he was my surgeon and wood highly recommended himKIKI G

Dr Kruger is an excellent surgeon and did a great job on me. He follows up on me and addresses all of my issues and concerns. He truly cares about his patients. He explains things and answers all questions. I recommend him to everyone I know. I just had another appointment with Dr Kruger and it went great. I trust him his opinion and treatment. I just recently had another follow up and he is always methodical. He checked over everything that was going on and made sure I was ok. I was on time and I literally had no wait.Phillip Salvatore

Hands down- the best med spa in the area. Vanassa and her staff are so knowledgeable. They thoroughly explain every procedure and make sure you understand what they are doing. They answer every question with professionalism and give honest feedback. Vanassa will not do a procedure if she does not think it is right for you. She took the time to explain why a specific procedure (I had my heart set on) would not work for me and then developed an alternative plan that has provided even better results then I could have hoped for. She is an artist and so good at what she does. You will leave her feeling your best self. There is a reason they have a 5 star review. Vanassa is the best of the best and she only wants the best results for her patients.Mandy Batty

Vanessa and her staff are truly incredible. I felt so reassured and comfortable as soon as I walked in the door. They are super knowledgeable about all the services they offer and will explain info and terms to you, so you know exactly what is happening. I got filler and it was painless with the numbing cream they use, and even still they were checking in with me on how I was doing throughout. Most importantly, they are so personable. I actually look forward going there not just for treatments (I drive over an hour to this med spa!!) but because they are such a good vibe! When I go in they always ask about my upcoming wedding – and now I feel soooo confident to walk down the aisle!!!Alyssa Boudreau

I just want to start out by saying I have never had a more pleasant experience getting a procedure done that usually makes me a little anxious . From the moment I arrived until I left the service , kindness and customer care was too notch I hardly had any bruising and very minimal swelling . The results are flawless and if there was a ten star rating that’s what I would give her . If you want a artist and medical expert and artist sculpting your face choose Vanessa and her team ! I would like to mention I have visited several talented people in Boston and had been traveling from Ct to Ma for a few years before discovering the best of the best right here in Connecticut !Ellen Mackin

Good evening, Hartford Healthcare.. recently I was seeing for mine left foot pain. I was asked if I had an appointment. I answered no. I was told they weren't receive walking. I addressed that, I come by bus. And the reason I needed to be seen. Was I had horrible cramp on mine left leg, night before. Then, the young lady (receptionist) squeeze me in. I was for ever grateful. I was so concerned about maybe having clogged arteries, due the horrible cramp left me with two bruise's. Well, your team was very understanding & got me in before other's who were waiting before me. Although, I felt many let them take those before me. They act quickly to address that I didn't have anything worst. Thanks God & your staff taken quick actions, to reasure me everything fine. I was send to ER. To rule out DVT. Well, I did go unfortunately it could be done, no one was there to do it. Finally, after while wait. I was sent home & got seen the next day. Gladly they did the test & everything ok. I'm relief. I never experienced horrible cramp. Thank, excellent team communication from everyone. I left feeling grateful that working as a team, sure helps ease everything. God bless you all.Iris Claudio

I usually don’t write reviews. But I felt the needed to write this one. I went to Hartford Health Care-Go Health located at Corbin’s Corner in West Hartford, CT last week. I can say the entire staff are excellent! From the moment I walked in the staff was kind, helpful and informative. I only waited a couple of minutes and was brought into a waiting room. The nurse/medical asst. introduced herself and did a thorough check in. She explained exactly what she would be doing prior to completing testing. The PA was also friendly, had a great bedside manner and answered all my questions! I work in the medical field so I appreciate and respect all of my fellow workers. I made an appt on line which is extremely easy. Which I would highly suggest.Nancy Dean

Everyone here that I encountered was phenomenal! They took time to hear my concerns and checked everything out withjust dismissing me. They gave me such a huge relief and were very welcoming. I was treated like family and I thank God for sending me here the day I went opposed to any other place. They gave me wonderful advice to follow to help me with the problem I was having! I appreciate them so much and send love and light to this building and it's workers!raven mcmillan