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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The college will do anything to get your money and be admitted, and that's where the niceties end. Their website is contradictory, and they are slow to respond to questions and concerns. You can't trust what they say either because half the time they tell you information that is incorrect. They also rip students off by charging a semester fee of $245/semester (do legitimate colleges do that? NO), and they force you to take 2 courses through the college. One being an online "cornerstone" course where you have to spend about $1350 in ADDITION to the 2 English course that are required by the college. It's basically a dumbed down version of the 2 english course requirements (which can be taken elsewhere), so they can make money out of you. I would STRONGLY recommend getting anything that is said or promised in writing (or record it), because they will make mistakes, and then deny it when called out on it. They are not really professional, and the entire experience is amateur at best. That said, I was able to get a degree for less than $5,000 (I tested out of all the requirements except for the two requirements), but if I could do it again, I would have gone with Thomas Edison State College (which is a state school in New Jersey for testing out of a degree like Charter Oak) instead which has no residency requirements, and can be completely tested out of. I also think the name sounds more legit than "Charter Oak."M M

I did have a helpful advisor, however, the financial aid (FA) department was difficult to get in touch with. I had to go down to the New Britain office in person 3 times and then call & email the office several times before getting even one issue resolved. After a year of their callous responses, I sent an email to the FA office to complain. They basically responded to me by calling me a liar and trying to discredit me! It was terribly unprofessional. Charter Oak treated me as just another faceless number. The lack of personalization and unfriendly response from the employees showed me that I did not matter. I felt mistreated on their end. Don’t waste your money on a school that will refuse to hear you out and better their efforts. I wasn’t even looking for anything in return; I just wanted them to know that they needed improvement. Instead, they lost me as a student at their school.Moneke Ingriselli

There are a lot of areas where I think Charter Oak State College could improve but, the fact of the matter is, I got my BS here and probably spent less than 5,000 dollars. TOTAL! All these people complaining about the cost of higher education need to look at schools like Charter Oak. They have little in the way of credit-residency requirements — I was only required to take eight credits in-house — and they let you test out of as many credits as you like. For a fast, self-directed learner such as myself, it was perfect. My only caution is that I've found it very difficult to get into graduate school with my degree, despite some excellent grades and standardized test scores. The world still isn't prepared for educational paradigms like this.R Williams

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

My name is Glendora McMillan. I Just completed the Phlebotomy training/class at Excel Academy, 100 Broadway, North Haven, CT. When, I decided to go back to school, I am so grateful to have found Excel Academy. The staff Daniel, Christine, Nancy are truly dedicated in helping you to strive in achieving your goals. I am truly honored and blessed for my instructor/teacher Ms Paola. She taught me so much and I've learned so much from her. I know with the knowledge and skills that she has taught me, I will be a caring and successful Phlebotomy Technician. Thank You again, Ms. Paola and Excel Academy.Glendora McMillan

What an awesome experience! This program goes beyond just teaching you foundational skills of becoming a great CNA. The instructors to the front office and owner want you to succeed in every aspect of life and are willing to support your needs. I want to especially thank Mona and Andrea, both instructors really went above and beyond and I would say I learned more from them in a short time then a couple of my college professors. I would also like to thank Daniel and the front office for making me feel really supported and I can’t wait to carry my lessons from here to my future goals!Shivam Gandhi

Nancy was wonderful and helpful from the first day I called the school for information regarding the CNA course. She even offered to bring my registration documents to me because I don't drive. The instructors Miss Mona and Miss Andrea are super amazing. Learning was easy and fun because they put their hearts into teaching us and I am extremely grateful. Daniel (the owner of the school) is super laid back and is very involved like a proud father!! Excel Academy is definitely the school to attend if you are interested in any of the courses they provide.Isha Robin

Love this place! I've been to other dispensaries but the staff here is really friendly and welcoming. It's more like being a regular at the local corner store than going to pick up my medication – just good people. I wanted to shout out Nicole, Malcolm, Gina, and Inga in particular for making me feel at home every time I'm there. I'm sure there's others but I'm terrible with names. If I had one complaint it'd be the lack of high CBD flower at times, but they always have edibles and vapes to make up the difference, and I can't take off a star for that as I'm sure the growers likely have something to do with it too. I really can't think of anything else I'd change. Oh yeah, the wheel spin thing is a great idea. Just another example of how they make the whole experience that much better.Aaron Cornell

My experience at affinity transferring from one dispensary to another was absolutely fabulous. Wish i was with Affinity Since the day I got my card. I had a wonderful charismatic young woman named Gina greet me and set me up, she then explained everything to me that i had to fill out. Once done she brought me to the lounge area so I wasn’t left confused. Ive been to other dispensary’s left not knowing what to do or without instruction, leaving me feeling very uncomfortable. I never had such beautiful greeting at a dispensary yet. Mike came to do my consolation and he explained everything i asked about throughly, not making me feel like i’m wasting his time. Both Gina and Mike helped to leave me feeling confident knowing this is the place to stay. Happy to be part of the Affinity family.Tessa Duncan

Affinity is absolutely one of the best dispensaries in New England forget about CT. I travel a lot and have been to many dispensaries between Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The employees are like family and the owner himself is a great person! They will go above and beyond to help ease the difficulties we are facing as a medical patients. They also have a rewards program with each purchase which is awesome. If you want to deal with great people I recommend Affinity Health and Wellness.Stephen Trajeski

Thank you NEMI for the great experience! I started the class in late July early August with the online self paced cna program and then went rifht to the lab and labs skills. Right from the get go I was told everything I needed to know even about the clinical waiver which was is process. We were asked to sign a covid form which explained all the requirements that CT DPH set to graduate. The teacher Tymel and owner were great! The responsiveness was unbelievable! Anytime I had a question or wanted to know when the waiver would be approved they told me the most up to date information. I even emailed the DPH to see what was taking so long and they explained it is a process and NEMI had no authority, like mentioned, to process our certificates until they received the clinical waiver. Northeast Medical helped me attain my Temp NA to use for the mean time. The hands on skill training and the online were excellent! They go very much in depth about what happens in nursing homes and brings it to life by representing the nursing home with short video clips. WELL TODAY IS THE DAY! I RECEIVED AN EMAIL THAT THE WAIVER WAS APPROVED! Now I can go and get tested at a prometric testing facility! I would highly recommend this school, they kept us safe during covid with their mandatory protocols and allowed me to attain my cna certificate of completion online!Matt D

I am currently taking the CNA course and have already learned so much in my first three days. My instructors, Nitra and Najera, are incredibly informative and make the class fun. I also had the pleasure of taking Sean’s BLS class, and am pleased to say he made 3 hours feel like 30 minutes…which is a good thing. He was easy to follow, helpful, and kept the class engaged. I am very happy I chose Northeast Medical Institute!Laura DeLucia

I had to take my CPR class here for work. My instructor was Sean and he was wonderful! I was the only student in the class so I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted. Sean was intricate in his answers and went through the entire class without missing a single important detail. I scored a 92% on my test and my errors on the last 2 questions were due to my lack of attention to detail. Thank you so much!s a

Mildred Elley is a great school to come learn. The teachers have had outside experiences related to the career choice that you are going to school for whether that be an LPN or cosmo. The school is structured so they offer small classroom environments, hands on teaching and unlimited resources to help you be the best you can be. I started in January and so far have taking all my pre reqs needed I am officially in their LPN program and will finish next March roughly. They do 8 week modules not semesters so you do not get sick of one class for too long. I have met so many amazing students and teachers since January and I'm happy I am finished my college certificate classes here!Tiffany Schmidt

I graduated May 2017 and within a few weeks was hired where I did my internship. In March 2018 I was downsized and no longer had a job. I went there next day to see Danielle in career services. She said she would look at my resume and email me. I haven't heard a single thing from her and it's now almost the beginning of September. I did 3 programs at Mildred Elley; accounting, medical administrative assistant, and clinical medical assistant. At the moment I'm working a temp job as an assembler for minimum wage. What happened to helping with lifetime career placement? Danielle hasn't helped me at all, very disappointing.Tina Levesque

Mildred Elley is a place where you can grow both intellectually and academically. Upon enrolling in their Clinical Medical Assisting program I received nothing but kindness from a faculty and staff that are willing to go above and beyond for any hardworking student. I appreciate all that they have done for me there. The staff and faculty are easy to talk to when there is a conflict and willing to help in anyway to resolve the problem. I really enjoyed that the staff and faculty know you on a first name basis,which is not something that you can get at any other colleges.Kaitlyn L

This review may be more specific instead of a general overview. I have been to Orange Veterinary Hospital in the past for what would be a business obligated visit and thought it was great, the distance is one of the reasons I ended up switching but this visit was different and I can tell you it was Dr Cox that made a complete difference for me. Of course all of the staff was wonderful and the Veterinary technician was amazing as well but Dr Katie Cox gave off her love of animals without even having to say a word. She was on the floor making sure my puppy was comfortable and not afraid. She is a Veterinarian for every reason an animal lover would appreciate, I can just tell it’s not a job or even a career for her but rather a calling. KudosBlaine Wardlaw

I highly recommend this vet!!! We had a few negative experiences at another vet, one example: they would force my rottie on a table when she was clearly uncomfortable…we started going here a couple years ago and the first thing Dr. Alfaro did was get on the ground with her. They meet the animals where they are at and I get the feeling every time that Dr. Alfaro and the support staff genuinely care about my dog. Khaleesi thanks you!!Elissa Viglione

I've been bringing my dog, Captain, to see Dr. Alfaro and Dr. DiBerardino for five years now, and have been very happy with the care he receives from them. The doctors are thorough, patient, compassionate, knowledgeable, and friendly! This might be silly, but Captain does not get nervous to walk into the clinic. I think this is because the staff at Orange Vet keep the experience positive – both for Captain and for myself!Kelly Douglas

Kidsense has absolutely changed our entire life dynamic. I knew the moment I got a call from The intake person before we even went to the location that this was going to be a special place. I have seen the most amazing transformation occur with my son who has sensory and social and emotional regulation issues. Every single staff member is warm, friendly and absolutely dedicated to the population and families they serve. I was so worried before my son started kindergarten and I asked for a meeting with the school and I received so much support from the team at Kidsense and we worked as a team to be sure we covered all the bases with the school to ensure Donovan was the focus and all his needs were being met from an occupational therapy standpoint. All I know is that I am so grateful to have such support for my son and to see how far he has come is all this mon wanted for her child. You are all AMAZING!Kara Rodriguez

My son has been attending KidSense Therapy Group for about two years now. He started with Physical Therapy. His Physical Therapist, Carol, is amazing and she worked with him until he improved his strength and balance enough to graduate from her services. It was then that we discovered he needed Occupational and Speech Therapy. He goes to KidSense twice a week for an hour a day and there is honestly no where else I would want him to receive his therapy services. His therapists know him and his needs. They work hard with him each week to improve his deficits while making him know that they truly care about him as a person. They are an important part of his team that have helped him grow and face his challenges with confidence and a never give up attitude. KidSense is a group of professional, compassionate, and understanding team members who are experts in their field.Sarah Muoio

After many frustrations with meal times, we were referred to Kidsense for feeding therapy. Amanda’s plethora of knowledge and strategies helped our son achieve his feeding goals. Amanda educated us about components of feeding, with this and Amanda’s modeling, we were able to implement methods in our everyday lives. Our son is now confident to try foods and describe his likes or dislikes, allowing us to give him foods that are good for him and meet his taste/texture. We would not be this far if it weren’t for Kidsense.Meghan Joyce-Lanese

I'm an athlete and I've seen a lot of PTs over the years. Rich at Performance Optimal was by far the best I've ever seen. He was the first PT to treat me like a strong, capable athlete instead of treating me like I was weak and fragile. He used a multifaceted approach to treat my hip pain, which included weight training, mobility work, and stretching. A year later, I am able to keep up with my PT at home using the techniques Rich taught me. I'll definitely be going back the next time something flares up.Amy Smith

I have had a fair amount of physical therapy due to a car accident and other injuries over many years. Performance offers a much different, more modern approach to healing over other therapists in the area. The staff is professional, encouraging, and very motivating. I'm comfortable with and confident in this team as far as my rehabilitation is concerned.Kristie Cogdell

Saw David for a massage but this is a massage with purpose! Went to get some relief from ringing tinnitus and some neck and shoulder issues. All I can say is… Hurt so good! And for any of you who have had a deep tissue massage before… And I get them on a regular basis for health reasons… You know what I mean! Thanks David.Tricia B

Absolutely atrocious ! Recently I went to the Shelton location with my significant other to get a covid PCR test due to returning from recent travels.The initial wait time was over an hour which was expected I explained to the front test specialist that I was asymptomatic and only need a test for work clearance. My significant other did not have insurance and was told that his test would have been $100.I registered with my insurance, waited my turn then I was swabbed. The service that day seemed professional. I WAS WRONG. Three weeks later I received a bill in the mail from my insurance.I was charged and outrageous amount of money, approximately almost three times the listed*(UPDATE 6/16/2022 , an employee did reach out to me and apologize for the billed amount and overall situation). I was extremely appalled and reached out to the clinic to speak with management.The manager herself is extremely rude which made me questioned why she chose health management as her career path. She explained to me that I was charged for a doctor’s visit in addition to my PCR test ,in turn I told her that i did not request to see a doctor as I was asymptomatic and the doctor saw me briefly to inform me that I can leave and expect results in less than 24 hours, no examinations were performed as it was not needed. During our phone call the manager asserted a specific tone that I did not appreciate so I told her about it which made her upset .I further went on to explain that I feel sorry for individuals who do not have insurance and are billed inaccurately and I fully comprehend why there are bad google reviews on this establishment, in turn she got loud with me and hung up the phone .As a manger please wear your professional hat at all times if you’re unable to keep your decorum please inform the patient that you will return their call when you have billing investigate the issue at hand . This is not a brawl outside of the club this is a medical facility that you were hired to run, please practice professionalism!. I work in the medical field and I would recommend driving the extra distance and going to the HHC urgent care located in Fairfield. They are So professional and the management is not belligerent.daria wilson

If I could give less than 1 star I would. I twisted my ankle earlier today and went to the Shelton office. I had called and talked to the receptionist and told her what was going on and she told me that if I needed an X-ray I would have to go to Trumbull because they did not have a technician at their location but the Trumbull location did not have a dr so I would have to come to the Shelton office first. So I went to the Shelton office because everything else was already closed. My wife took me and waited in the car. We arrived at 6:15. It was 7:20 when I finally was put into a room. At 7:40 I still had not been seen so I opened the door and asked about how much longer before the dr came in and she said with an attitude that the dr would be in soon. I told her my wife had seen 5 people that came in after me leave already. Then again with an attitude said the dr would be in soon. Finally the dr came in at 7:50 and asked me what was wrong. Btw I am not wearing a shoe on my left foot and am using crutches. I told her I had been waiting for her to look at my ankle for over an hour. She did not even look at it and said “you need an X-ray and we cannot do it here”. I said I know I was told I would have to go to Trumbull and she said “they are closed and you will have to come back tomorrow”. I told her I will not be coming back tomorrow and I will go somewhere else. She asked if she could wrap it for me and I told her I could do that myself once I got home. I will be calling the insurance company and telling them not to pay anything to them because they did not do anything but waste my time. I will never go back to this urgent care again.patrick russell

I’m not sure if I’ve just had good luck because I can’t believe all these bad reviews. I have been to Trumbull AFC and today they didn’t have a provider. I’ll admit that was very annoying. However after a pleasant drive to Shelton, I was greeted by the amazing friendly staff and when the lady at the front desk saw my 22 month old son was not feeling well, SHE EVEN OFFERED HIM A TOY! We waited about a half hour and the nurse who attended us not only gave my son Motrin for his high fever 102.7, she went out of her way to get him water! A few minutes later we were greeted by Dr. Marianna Carlisi. She thoroughly examined my son and determined it is an ear infection. I’m home and just a few hours later after the first dose of Azythromycin my son is already looking and feeling better! As far as the bad reviews, I think people in general have become way too impatient now a days with the pandemic! I just moved from New York to Connecticut and these two AFC locations Shelton and Trumbull have come through for my family! Thanks again to all the staff I wish I knew/remembered all your names to personally thank you right now, the only reason I remembered the doctors is because it’s on the lab results page. IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS I WOULD!!!!Eddie Lanza

This was my first visit to the New Haven Dental Group. I filled out all the required information prior to my first visit and everything went very smoothly today. Katie did a great job cleaning my teeth and their x-rays picked up a cavity so I already made another appointment to have that fixed. Everyone I met there seems to be a professional and so far, I am quite pleased. Bruce F. ClarkeBruce Clarke

Went to the Hamden branch and Dr. R resolved the problem with my back molar. She was professional and listened to my concerns. Please Stay away from Dr. E at the York Street branch. She started the molar repair process, but in my opinion, lacked the skills to do it, and she sent me home and failed to repair it. Ms. R completed the whole thing with no problems. Thank you Dr. R🙂9496quin

I’ve been a client for a couple years, I stopped in yesterday for an after-hours emergency appointment to address a toothache. The doctor confirmed his suspicions as to the cause very quickly and advanced an already existing appointment for me to handle the bad tooth. Kind, quick, trustworthy and efficient and I love my front desk staff! I love you guys!Nick Saylor

My dog Blue, a Pit Bull, does great at his visits and now with COVID he has to go in alone and also does great. I always request/see Dr. Callie Tatro, as she also has a pit bull and understands my needs and concerns. I’ve always had a good experience with Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital. Everyone is very friendly and their hospital is very clean and cute to look at while waiting. I have been to several vets in the past and I finally feel as if I have found a good place to go. They always explain and make me understand everything at my visit. Also, they are very reasonable when it comes to billing/prices for their services. I would definitely recommend Shore Haven as a good option for your pet. 😊Ralph Loew

We were on a road trip near New Haven and our little Ballinga needed to see a doctor. Everyone at Shore Haven was EXTREMELY kind, helpful and patient with our anxious boy. They were so accommodating to get us in right away. Five stars for cleanliness as well, you would never know there were even animals present in this building – it was sooo clean! Thank you to all we met – with your help, Ballinga is back to feeling 100%!Sara Lewis

I can't say enough about Shore Haven. It was my first experience with our new puppy and what a wonderful staff and MD! The office is clean and staff is helpful beyond helpful. Our puppy was comfortable and no way stressed at his first visit ever. We are definitely clients for life!!! I highly recommend Shore Haven for all your veterinary needs. I know that I have also told many friends….so pass the word around!!!Teresa Mikelczuk

In and out in less than an hour with all four wisdom teeth! Treated very well and the care was exceptional. The staff was very friendly and efficient. This group are the only oral surgeons we use and have always had a great experience. The consultations are also very informative and everyone is accommodating with my daughter and son’s school schedule. My mind is at ease with the staff and providers always. They also will answer any insurance and care questions without hesitation. An excellent experience!Christine Reilly

Great experience with the extraction of my wisdom teeth. The whole staff was extremely friendly and made sure I was comfortable during the whole appointment. It was such a smooth process and I was in no pain at all following my extractions. Huge thank you to Dr. Saggese and his staff, would definitely recommend to anyone!!Klaudia Toma

The kindest, most considerate team ive met in a dental office. From the lavendar calming smelly (thank you so much Lisa) , which i appreciated beyond measure, and it helped alot, to the spacer to bite down on. I have not had a more positive experience having a tooth extracted. I would highly recommend this practice.sally hopkins

I started the electrical program in June of 2021 and had a pleasant experience to start. I was in a class with about twelve other students and felt that I was learning and retaining information adequately partly due to the class size. Fast forward a few months and our class has almost quadrupled in size. Half of the class is required to sit in one room and watch the instructor on a projector while he is in another room with the other half of the class. It is now to the point where students have to rely on other students to teach them certain things because of how thin the instructors have been stretched. I, as well as numerous other students, have voiced their displeasure with administration multiple times but we've essentially been told that it's something were gonna have to deal with. I can't speak highly enough on behalf of the instructors Mr. Sterling and Mr. DeFelice who clearly care about their student's education, but it is evident that Lincoln Tech (New Britain) as a whole does not. I can't speak on behalf of the other Lincoln Tech campuses but I imagine they are run similar. If you are someone looking at tech schools I implore you to look at all your options.Tyler Mattioda

When I first applied it was to go into the nursing program but I was discouraged by the person I met with. She said since I was a single parent it would be hard for me to take and keep up with classes and referred me to apply to the medical assistant program instead which I reluctantly did. (Big mistake) even though I had made deans list, was one of the top in the class grades wise and had a 3.76 gpa I was placed last for an "externship" and then when placed I was placed in a small office that didn't need an extra medical assistant. I didn't get a job and wasn't helped securing one either. I was so pissed I didn't even show to graduation! I also aced my Registration exam the first time and was THE only person in my class to get registered or certified. I wasted time away from my child and had to take out two loans I'm STILL paying for with nothing to show. I always discourage people from going here because it's not worth it. And the kicker!!! Placed want at least a year or 2 experience before they hire you so it's extremely hard to find work when you only get less than a months training in your field! Would've been better off at a community college or 4 year school.kanosha norman

I looked into this school a few years ago, and when i showed up to take the tour they said i first had to sign in by writing my name and phone number down on the sign-in sheet. I felt uncomfortable doing this, but they wouldn't give me the tour unless I provided them with my phone number for some reason. Well, it turns out that the reason is so that they can continue to sent you text messages begging you to attend their school, even several years after you already decided not to. Blocking the number doesn't work either as they use a different number each time. If you decide to look into this school, i *highly* recommend providing them with a fake phone number when you sign in.Andrew Preston