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i came in for one reason to get job after graduation been going on two yrs feels like high school classes. Im a criminal Justice major and i like program except one huge thing it needs more hands traning so you prepared for the job once you graduate and not have move on for four degree and they need to have dorminties to live on i hardly see people on campus it almost empety they have two many campuses they need to have one and the paint falling off the school. I hoping i graduate and get job in but i feel unprepared to due the classes they made to if i knew this i would have gone out of state because these tech schools are scam been at midlands tech for my associates in arts degree if i was going for a different major i would be more thrild they have good health science program that gets job as soon as graduate due to the clinicals and broad certification test. some classes have been cancled to there harldy many students in eithermichael mcdaniel

The advisors are literally the worst I have seen. They are basically unaware of how to advise, impossible to reach, don't follow through, and give no recommendations on pre requisite classes. Now the health science department is even worse. The instructors pride themselves on a high failure percentage. They deviate from school policy and ALL Bio 210 and 211 professors are arrogant and unwilling to support your child. Stay away from the arrogant professors, AND they don't care about your future.AB Gentry

this technical college is the best technical college in south carolina, there was a problem with the workers at the edgefield campus, they lost my transcripts, and they tried to cancel my advisement appointment so they could meet their boyfriend in the parking lot, the students at the edgefield campus were rude, and trashy, they are not going to stop me from going there, the classes that you have to take are wonderful, the instructional methods are excellentJessica Taylor

I think financial aid is run by Dr.Seuss. It’s a literal circus. They barely answer the phone and Stacy is brutal. I think she wrestled in the WWE. I simply and politely asked about my financial aid app and she punch me in throat so hard I started singing Ave Maria. I didn’t even know I knew the song. Oh and Brenda in records punched me in my chest so hard my shoulders clapped. She was pretty adamant about me not transferring. Do not step on campus without your PPO being updated.Donovan Bradshawe

This is a great university with students from all around the world, very beautiful buildings, gardens and sport facilities. It was a fantastic experience to study there for an year and enjoy such a nice atmosphere. Just be aware that you need a car to travel in weekends, for Riverside itself does not have many attractions, though it's a cozy city.Michael Rachid

Beautiful campus. So green. I love the Eucalyptus trees. It’s quiet in certain areas and social in others when students are around. A little something for everyone. Nice pathways for both walking and cycling. There are benches all around the campus to provide ample sitting areas to either just rest or to study with solar powered charging stations.Sajleen

The staff never answers phones. I've been calling for weeks and can't never get in touch!!! Now school starts Aug. 22 and I think I'm to late for sign ups! I called again today and called every option just to speak to SOMEBODY there but, once again no answer. I heard great things about Wallace and that's why I choose to go there but, they are probably the worst in communication skills!!!! my name is charity enfinger and I would really like to be in the nail tech program but, due to poor communication skills from ALL the staff I've missed my opportunity to get a better career for my two baby girls. One is 7 months and the other is 2. I wish I could get in if only they'd answer the phone!!! 🙁Justin Walker

I am a current employee who graduated from Wallace Community College. As a student it was the best move for me to make immediately following high school as I was not socially ready to attend a major university. At Wallace Community College I learned how to study for collegiate level classes and manage my time in such a way that differed from high school. All of the courses I took transferred seamlessly to Auburn University which saved me money. Now as an employee I see all that goes on behind the scenes. I love my job and see all the time an effort faculty and staff put forth to make the learning environment and this college experience the best it can be.Brandy Dowdey

They need to offer more degrees like RV repair, Cooking school, Fashion Design, Sewing, Interior Design, Private investigation, Restaurant management, etc. They keep turning out the same degrees that over saturates the work force and brings down the pay so bad that a high percentage of graduates go into something else or use their degree as a side hustle. I don’t think it’s fair to Dothan’s growth to force students to leave town to get top paying degreesSummer Knight

Since they have instituted 6 sessions Columbia College has proven they are not about the students. By making this move they force students to take student loans or lose part of their Pell grant due to not being enrolled full time. They try telling their students that 6 sessions per year will benefit them. Being a student that is currently enrolled and have been for a few years now I can tell you it is of no good to the student. Not only does it cost us more but instead of having any type of break between already accelerated courses we only have two days off. This is ultimately going to lead to more stressed out students and lower GPA's. There was a time I recommended this College to everyone I came across. Now sadly I make it very clear Columbia College is the worst college you could attend. It is a joke. Rolla's new policy if we don't offer something you need in seat take it online. Not mentioning that not only are online courses significantly more expensive but the work that is required for these is beyond reason. I am talking at minimum double the workload of an in seat class. The teachers are great, administration from the main campus down is terrible. This is no longer a student centered college no matter what their website portrays.Sean Dahlman

I'm currently enrolled at CC. This is the best college I've ever been to. The faculty is understanding and very helpful. They actually care about your education. My advisor was by far the best. She helped me through some very tough decisions and helped me to make the best financial decisions. I visited the enrollment center 3 times to change classes due to my own reasons and all three times they were understanding, helpful, and encouraging. I also went to the enrollment services about my financial status multiple times throughout the year and they were always there to help. They showed me my financial plan exactly including scholarships, loans, and grants. They explained everything to where I could understand and even printed me copies of my plan. BEST COLLEGE containing the VERY BEST PEOPLE! The other reviews that had one star and rude comments, it's because of their stupidity and closed mindedness. This college is truly amazing and makes you feel apart of the community, on or off campus.Rebecca Brewer

I had a terrible experience at this school. I would highly recommend not going to this college. They do not care about how you as the student does. All they care a bout is your money. You will NEVER hear back from any of your online teachers. I tried emailing a teaching with a question 3 times and not once did I hear back from the teacher. If for any reason you need to withdrawal they will not except it. Even if you withdraw a day or 2 after the deadline, they will make you pay every cent, even if you had good reason for the withdrawal. If you want to attend a college that cares about your needs and your success I would highly recommend choosing a different college because the only thing they care about at this college is getting your money. I'm reading all of these other reviews and I had similar experiences. The service is absolutely terrible! I will never return here and never recommend this pathetic college to anyone.Brandon Moore

I appreciate Rasmussen University for having an abundance of resources and many professors and other staff members who demonstrate they want students to succeed. I especially have enjoyed being a peer educator, being privileged to work with Tammy Hopps who is an excellent supervisor and leader, and also being able to work with other peer educators who care for their peers as much as I do. I transferred from a local state college, which I considered sticking with to save money, but in reality, not much is saved when you compare the timeframe for graduation. At the state college it would take me an extra 2 whole years to receive my BSN, whereas at Rasmussen I save 2 years of time because of their second-degree BSN option. I am very pleased with the quality of technology – at the state school blackboard and other resources were slow and did not work as well on my cell phone, whereas with Rasmussen I can easily access everything I need from my phone when I'm on the go. It's inspiring to see so many single parents and married parents in school, some of which also work full time or part time like myself while completing their degree. Highly recommend!HappyNessa11:11& Family

I had such high hopes when enrolling at this school. However my experience hasn't been favorable at all. I am a current student and I was disappointed because even though I was able to enroll and start classes I really felt unsupported on this journey. I'm realizing Rasmussen may not be the school for me. I REALLY thought I would be supported and encouraged. I was made to feel that Rasmussen would be rooting for me through my academic journey. Instead I am bombarded with emails and calls telling me what I already know… I owe money. No calls or emails about how I can be helped to budget so that I can pay more toward the balance. I'm only being told: what I owe, to get the balance down to $500-$1000 and to take out loans; which will only put me in debt and it's too early to be taking out loans when I've been in school since September of 2021 and have 2 more years. Also this school doesn't cater to single parents, limited income and individuals that HAVE to work. This school ONLY has day classes for the nursing program and as I said before I HAVE to work full time.Sherria Clark

This morning I called the university for the North Orlando Campus for the Nursing program and spoke to the director of Nursing who was discusstingly rude on the phone. I called to get information, He had no patience and told me Not to proceed a career in Nursing because it was Not for me. This was a university that I was so excited to be a part of and be a graduate of Nursing. The director needs to be Fired because he is giving the university a bad reputation. To whom it may concern please take this review into consideration and hire a new director of Nursing for the program.Georgia Conde

To start off, the academics or classes you take are more like ones in high school you take. It doesn't make it interesting unless you are in a special major such as culinary, equine, robotics, or something of that nature. The culinary classes I was in were something. Definitely had ups and downs but it may not be worth it since some skills you learn may never be used again. Your grandmother can probably be a better instructor. Now the living situations, the dorms are alright. It is difficult to live with others since you want them to revolve around your schedule but you also have to revolve around theirs. I always had bad roommates. You know ones that stay up late (up till 2 in the morning), snore, drink, smoke weed in the room, etc. It is probably just me that I can't live with others. You can change rooms but there have been less and less dorm rooms over the years. The worst part is that when you pick your room, you are given a random time to schedule. Best bet is to have the least amount of roommates as possible and having a private bathroom in your room. Don't want to be sharing the bathrooms and showers with hundreds of other people (bring some sandals and/or slippers). The dining situation kind of blows. For a school known for a culinary program, you could cook something better. There are less dining halls than when I started. The only option for breakfast is Starbucks. Lunch and Dinner is okay. Two dining options include all you can eat which is great. The menu changes every meal but you will see the same menu items a few weeks later. Everything also closes early on the weekends. Obviously, you don't want to spend so much money on take-out and delivery so best bet is get your food from a dining hall before it closes. The meal plan can be managed. You got either 7, 10, 14, or 18 meals a week. Each plan comes with flex which is a certain amount of dollars you can spend at the dining halls if you don't want a full meal or something that isn't part of a meal swipe. Best go with 10 or 14 meals a week.Adam DeLeon (CharlieChopDog1)

I miss it!! 😭😭 Graduated Nov '19 (the last fall term with trimesters). Jwu really stands out with their career focus an all the networking opportunities via professional clubs and career fairs. There study abroad options are impressive! I was lucky enough to attend a semester at sea. Taking core courses that are taught by former industry professionals makes going to class sooo worth it. Stand out professors are Prof. Rhodes, Lavin, and Boker. 10 out of 10 experience / at times, i felt like it was worth the price tag just for them. Providence is such a cool vibe. It feels like a little slice of Boston… Without the traffic and big-city-feel nuisances. (This is also coming from somebody who thought that they did not like cities at all) On Thursdays, (also because most students don't have class on Fridays), the city will literally feel like it's coming alive. Great energy around here even though there's homeless people who consistently panhandle. (You'll get to know the familiar faces and they'll leave you alone- definitely not a deal breaker). I highly recommend getting your own apartment right away because it's outrageously priced otherwise. That is, unless you're on a full ride and room & board is covered. Although, one semester of on-campus housing is helpful in an effort to make friends. This is very cliche to reference the university mantra… but "pride, courage, character, and community" really do define what the school is. I'm very proud to be a wildcat for life and am forever grateful to have the connections I made there.Andy B

I think it’s crazy that local guides can give reviews when they know nothing about the experience of actually going to the college. Johnson & Wales was the worst choice I ever could have made in a college, which is really sad knowing I chose this school in honor of my grandfather who went here, and passed away right before getting to see me go to college. Professors are the only good part of the school. All the other workers who work in the offices, the actual people who run the school as a whole – a literal joke. The entire school is a joke. Student loans? Not worth it. This is a school that does not care about its students like it portrays that it does. Do not waste your time, you can get a better education and a better college experience probably at any. other. school.Kassie Kania

Great university and very nice campus! Saint Joseph's University (SJU) is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic Jesuit university located in west Philadelphia. The university was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851 as Saint Joseph's College. Saint Joseph's University educates over 9,200 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students each year through the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Program of Professional & Liberal Studies, and the Haub Degree Completion Program. The University offers over 60 undergraduate majors, 53 graduate programs, 28 study-abroad programs, 12 special-study options, a co-op program, a joint degree program with Thomas Jefferson University, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. It has 17 centers and institutes, including the Kinney Center for Autism Education & Support and the Pedro Arrupe Center for Business Ethics. In the 2014 U.S. News and World Report rankings, in the Master's Universities (North) category, Saint Joseph's was ranked number 11. It is a pleasure to have excellent academic colleagues in the Food Marketing Department!Paulino Montes-Solla

This school is the bomb dot com. One of the admissions officers, James, gave us a review of what they look for upcoming students, overview of the school, as well as costs. Yes, he answered any questions that we had. Hailey was out your guide for the campus tour and she was from VA just like us. She and my daughter connected during the tour and my daughter was able to ask her various questions during the tour as well as the other students. Be prepared to do a lot of walking on the campus tour, so dress comfortably and wear some comfortable shoes. We happened to tour on a day that the heat index was 121 degrees, but the campus kept us hydrated with cold, bottled water. Honestly, I thought I knew quite a bit about the school. Yet, I learned so much more. Don't count them out because they have a lot to offer for everyone. It's not too small and not too big. A great medium sized campus in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Don't forget to check out Hawk Hill. Most of all, remember that the Hawk never dies!!TheHawksTV

St. Joseph's University, unfortunately like many colleges around the world, is run by corporate types who care nothing about education and ethics. They continue to hire part-time professors who are low-paid and receive no benefits. There are no requirements for incoming 1st-year students, and professors are pressured to retain poor students so that the college doesn't lose their sky-high tuition. Incoming students are offered various government loans and financial assistance to get them in the door. This is the reason students carry terrible financial burden into adulthood–and the tuition costs just keep rising! The SJU administration does not support the professors, the students (unless they are exceptional basketball players), vigorous academic education, or the integrity one would expect from the Jesuits. Father Comey would not recognize today's St. Joe's. . . .Rabbit Moon

I can't say anything about the school's academic program, because I only attended for a very short period of time, but their admissions and financial staff are the least trust-worthy bunch I've ever dealt with in an institutional setting. The first time I visited the school, it was for an informational tour where I met up with the admissions office's assistant dean. He asked to see my transcript and resume, and immediately offered me admissions on the spot. Both my boyfriend (who accompanied me) and I were shocked. I was a very good student, and have gotten full scholarship offers before, but have never had a college that accepted me before I even filled out an application. While I was still trying to take everything in, the assistant dean of admissions went to talk to someone and then came back and offered me a scholarship package that would have covered most, if not all, of my tuition. He also gave me an admissions paperwork and urged me to fill it out before leaving. I was still pretty much undecided, but in the end decided to take him up on the offer due to influences from family and friends. Lo and behold, shortly after classes have started, I found out that the scholarship they actually assigned to me was minimal because they said I had missed the deadline for the scholarship for which I was promised. Thus, requiring me to obtain a loan to pay for the bulk of my tuition. I went to speak to the assistant dean of admissions who had promised me the larger scholarship, because I didn't understand why I "missed the deadline" when I had filled out all the paperwork he said was needed for admissions, financial aid and scholarships the same day of the tour (including FAFSA and all other forms he gave me that day). Aside from apologizing and telling me he didn't know what happened, he couldn't do anything to help me get that scholarship he had promised. I told him I couldn't afford that much loan and, in the end, he advised me to back-date and submit a withdrawal form so that the tuition would be zeroed-out (since I was only 2 days past the refund deadline). He assured me that the backdating would take care of my tuition and I wouldn't have to be responsible for it. Once again, I listened to him. Of course, things once again didn't turn out as he had said. After I've withdrawn, I got a call from the financial office to meet with a financial personnel, who told me that the tuition could not be written off because the withdrawal form could not be back-dated, even if it's approved or advised by the admissions assistant dean. I explained to her my situation and how I had enrolled due to a promise of scholarship, and that I had to withdraw because I couldn't afford the tuition due to the scholarship didn't come through for reasons that were not my fault. She called the assistant dean and he confirmed everything that I've said, yet she still denied the tuition forgiveness just because it was 2 days past the official refund period – this in spite of the fact that everything that has led up to my withdrawal was due to misinformation given to me by their administration. There was no compassion. It's all about money. During the entire meeting with her, I did not cry, but tears were streaming down my face. When I walked out of her office, fleeting thoughts of jumping down the second-story railings crossed my mind over and over again. I wanted to use my death to protest and to voice the incredible anguish that the University had pushed upon me. Thankfully, I quickly remembered each time that I still had a very sick mother waiting for my care. Whether the assistant dean had the best intentions in mind, I do not know. All I know was that if it weren't for him, I wouldn't have enrolled in that school, and I wouldn't have withdrawn (if I was going to have to pay for the tuition anyways, then I might as well stay to earn the credits). I was young, I was naive. It was shameful of the school to mislead and then refused to take any responsibility – putting all the burdens on a young person with a mentally-ill single mother.W T

This is the 1st college of pharmacy in the USA. However, Usciences market themselves as being the best college of pharmacy in the USA, although the rankings says otherwise. They are not the best AT ALL. During a tour years ago with my son, the school claimed that they are better than Drexel and Upenn (ivy league). They said their equipment was more advanced , their education is better, research opportunities, etc.. Who are educating the tour guides?? Usciences offer limited majors. Only in a few sciences. What about the other sciences? Technology, mathematics, engineering, etc? The school is misleading and I wouldn't recommend this school. They want to be something they are not. If they don't offer more majors soon, they will shutdown. I also agree with some of the other comments. The staff talks a lot of politics.. Also, a lot of Philadelphians or people living in the surrounding area never heard of the school. This is probably due to the limited majors.Thomas B. Smith

University of the Sciences is an amazing school for anyone looking to pursue a degree in the field of health care, or the general sciences. From my own experience as a student here, we began working together as a health care team and learning about our future professions from day one. As a physical therapy major, all of my undergraduate classes included topics and lectures with application to the field of physical therapy and have prepared me well to begin the graduate phase of the program! If you're looking to pursue an career in the health field, Usciences should be on your list!Curtis Librizzi

Being a transfer student from ISU I'm impressed . The latter statement was 4 years ago. I graduated this year with plans to go to graduate school. The school has issues that, are not taken seriously or are ignored. Many changes, though minor can improve and help student learning at no additional cost. Even with the multitude of problems the university has, they will never be solved unless they hire a mediator to work with students and staff. Such person must have a likable personality and known among the students, professors and staff to properly retrieve information to suggest changes. Our new President is a very likable and devoted individual. But such a position prevents him actually to see what is taking place on campus. The university has provided me an excellent education I could not have gotten from a more prestigious university. The staff and professors go above and beyond what is required of them to help struggling students. The university is very humble in their devotion to students and provide a one on one.service to students. But as I mentioned there are many things in need of change. For example; this is the only university I know that has banking hours for a study environment. The library is the primary place of study but opens at 730 am and closes at 10pm. If you are in need of more studying time your out of luck. They graciously extend the hours by 2 during midterm and finals. Though the the library is over staffed and only one librarian has a devoted concern towards students, beware if you bother the others for help and interrupt their online movies and other activities.Byron Doherty

I ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF GREAT FALLS READING FOR AN M.A. DEGREE IN LIBERAL STUDIES. I ENJOYED THE PROGRAM, FACULTY AND THE OTHER GRADUATE STUDENTS. I WAS MOST WELCOME AS A CANADIAN. PETER J.M. PALLESEN.Peter P

According to wikipedia, Penn Foster High School is a U.S. for-profit high school. The school was founded in 1890, and is now one of the largest high schools in the United States with over 50,000 students currently enrolled across all 50 states. The school is regionally and nationally accredited. It is headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It offers a complete high school diploma program that students can complete. The school also offers several high school concentration programs including an early college program for students looking to get a head start on their college education, as well as vocational concentrations in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, health care. In 1890, a newspaper editor named Thomas J. Foster founded what would become Penn Foster High School, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster College to provide coal miners with the education they needed to advance in their careers and increase worker safety. At the turn of the century, the school was officially known as the International Correspondence Schools (ICS), and one out of every 27 adults in the US had taken an ICS course. In December 2009, Penn Foster was purchased by test preparation and educational support company The Princeton Review from its previous owner, the Wicks Group, a private equity firm that had bought the high school from Thomson Corporation in 2007. On May 18, 2012, the Princeton Review brand name and operations were bought for $33 million by Charlesbank Capital Partners, a private-equity firm. The parent company was renamed Education Holdings 1, Inc. Penn Foster High School allows students to earn their high school diploma, regardless of their education background. All students take a core curriculum of classes, as well as five elective courses. Students may use these elective courses to focus on specific industries, such as Health Care, Information Technology, and Building Technology, or may take approved college level courses.[2] Penn Foster High School has an open enrollment policy, students can start at any time. Students and graduates can access Penn Foster Career Services, which helps students find a job through resume and cover letter preparation, job search assistance, and interview tips. Penn Foster High School is regionally accredited for grades 9-12 by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.[3] and nationally accredited by the DEAC.[4] Penn Foster High School is also accredited by AdvancED and Penn Foster High School is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department Of EducationBon-Fils Antoine

I’ve been doing Penn Foster online schooling for almost a whole year now. I’ve found this online experience a great one. They are very helpful in all ways possible. I’ve called a few time and their stuff is helpful and kind. They help so much with the questions you ask and reassurance you need. You go at your own past, fast, or as slow as you want. I’ve struggled so much in the past with schools , I’ve been to over 6+ schools and I started at the point have an IEP/ taking classes for it. Penn Foster online High School, has helped me understand so much and I love how I can learn at my own past. The price is also reasonable. I can stay up till 3AM and do my work. I’ve finished a class in a whole week at times. I’d stay really hard. Not only that Penn Foster always keeps you up to date on thing that are happening with your account. Your account will be updated as you keep going with your classes and much more. Thanks to Penn Foster, I’m going to have my Diploma in the next month or two.Taylor Hawkins

I am the mother of two students at Penn Foster who just graduated. They are 15 and 17 years of age. They were placed in Penn Foster due to being bullied by teachers at their local school. My oldest enrolled with 0 credits in Oct of 2019 and my youngest enrolled with 7 credits in June of 2020. My oldest graduated Dec 07, 2020 and my youngest graduated Dec 23. 2020. They loved that they could go as slow or as fast as the wanted. They loved not having a schedule or having to have any interactions with teachers. Their overall experience was great. I have one more student, my 16 year old step-daughter working on it now. She's 41% done. We also have a 14 year old who will be enrolling once done with 8th grade. I thank you Penn Foster for existing and making their experience a great one.Stacey Campbell

Was a student of MTTI's Medical Coding Program that just graduated this passed June 2022. There were a few bumps in the road during the schooling but overall it is a very good school with active faculty members. Just wanted to review mainly to highlight Mrs Rocc. She is extremely empathetic and tries for every student that enters her classroom. The trick with her is if you are struggling or have a question LET HER KNOW. If she knows she will tell you or guide you depending on scenario. And if she doesn't, she will hands down be right there with you looking for an answer to help! She doesn't give up on students. And she genuinely cares. Even now she checks in on me to see how I'm doing in my career path! Also Shawn the Career coordinator. He is very good at what he does! He will guide you through the school year with resume prep, interview prep, job search, and still emails after you graduated to update you on employment opportunities. He responds back to questions and emails quickly and tries for the students of MTTI. Extremely professional and a great addition to the faculty at MTTI.Katrina C

I had a really great experience both teachers were awesome! I started off not knowing anything about bikes and by the end of the year I restored a whole bike in two months. The teachers were very patient and listened to me whenever I was having trouble. They helped me learn things step by step and went over everything multiple times to make sure everyone understood all the details. The class work and notes were very clear and they gave us a good amount of time to study before each test. The textbooks and shop assignments were very helpful and made everything a lot more clear. It helped me a lot learning in class then going into the shop and doing job sheets and being hands on. They always made sure everyone was on the same page and never rushed. I appreciate everything and everyone there that helped me accomplish my goals.Desiree Mckinnon

I took the residential and commercial electrical course and came in as a no nothing and left as one of the top students, which I had never done before and I have to thank my instructor Rick and skills instructor Dennis for guiding me through this process. I couldn’t have done it without their knowledge and guiding and believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. Going to a school in where you’re actually invested in what’s going on makes learning so much easier because you actually want to be there and are invested. I also want to thank Shawn for making the job search process a breeze and helping me find a quality career. All in all MTTI is a great school filled with hands on learning and instructors determined to see you succeed. Anyone considering enrolling should do so you won’t regret it.Dimitri Graca

My initial pre-op experience was awful! My nurse (Betsy) walked in and immediately started complaining to me that my wedding bands weren’t off. (My fingers were completely swollen). She hadn’t even introduced herself at this point. She just started talking about my having to get them cut off. She asked why I hadn’t seen a jeweler prior to surgery. Mind you, I’m very nervous about my upcoming procedure and feeling very vulnerable as I’m laying in a hospital gown as she’s going on and on… I’m crying at this point out of frustration and nerves and she continues to prattle on about me having to sign a waiver now in case they burn me or cut my rings off. Then comes the IV… She tries a few times to get an IV going and can’t. I tell her that this is sometimes a challenge, but she sticks me and pokes with no success. (I’m still bruised a week later) She tells me that she’s going to need the anesthesiologist to do it. She leaves and in the meantime, the anesthesiologist comes in to talk to me and leaves. The nurse returns and tells me that she can’t find the anesthesiologist so I relay that I just saw her. Her response was, “Well did you say anything to her??” I’m sorry, but is it my job to communicate with the anesthesiologist about my nurse not being able to start an IV?!? The whole thing was beyond frustrating! She had no bedside manner whatsoever and clearly could not read the room when I’m staring at the ceiling crying and she’s blabbing on about her son’s upcoming wedding, etc…. Needless to say, I was grateful for the anesthesia to kick in and to get away from this whole experience. On the flip side, my recovery nurse Jenn was fantastic and kind. She was right by my side as I came to and assured me that my rings were fine . (They had somehow gotten them off) She went over the post op directions carefully with my husband and wished me well at the car when she wheeled me out. If it weren’t for the latter experience, I’d have given 1 star in my review. So thank you Jenn for making my ending much better than my awful beginning at Roger Williams.Michelle Marandola

The ER receptionist just said have a seat & someone will be you in a minute. After waiting with my leg with a long gash bleeding, I asked how long will someone come out.and just look at my leg. No response. TG a nurse came out of a room and I asked her to help me which she did and put me in a wheelchair and tended to my wound and cleaned it up and wrapped it up. Then out I went into the waiting room because all the beds were full. My wait was about 3 hours as there had been some critical cases in the ER. It was around 2 am when I said I’ll just go home. The ER nurse said you will be next and I was. Once I got into the room and laid in the bed an ER nurse came in and asked what happened and took my vitals. Then the doctor came in and I had told what happened. Once he accessed my leg and wound everything went smoothly. Got an x-ray, then the doctor came in and I had no broken bones. Then he really cleaned up my wound explained how he was putting on my wound and wrapped it up good. He was very good by answering all my questions. The wait was long but once I got a bed everyone was very attentive. I was released about 3:30 am with all instructions.Christine Messier

The surgery went great and the therapists were fantastic I was less than happy with the case manager. She claimed to have called 19 different agencies for home physical therapy and she claimed that none of them would take me as a client because of my health coverage. I had to do it it myself. It took me a week but I finally got home physical therapy under my coverage. I feel that she dropped the ball in a big way. Also the polar cooler that they billed my insurance for was leaking the entire time in the hospital and of course it leaked all over my floor at home. I was told that it was brand new but obviously that was wrong. I ended up throwing it away and had to buy one myself. The kitchen was really good though. All in all 3 stars is all I can give. You need to pay more attention to setting up essential services for a patient being discharged.Gayle Patalano

The School of Continuing Education at Providence College is a great place to get another degree or get the degree you have been striving to get but the timing was never. The staff and faculty at SCE are always willing to lend a helping hand and guide you through the process of getting a degree! I have been a student worker since my Freshmen as an undergraduate student at PC (now I am a junior, shows you how much I love this office) and have taken courses through the School of Continuing Education and know how it is to be a staff member and a student and the amount of support in this office is tremendous!Janet Odufunade

Providence College School of Continuing Education is top notch. I've become acquainted with its administration, faculty members, and students over the past few years. Students rave about the programs and see great value in returning to school to better themselves at PC SCE. Its programs are best in class and the investment to go back is certainly affordable. Teachers are engaging and accessible and the administration is second to none. Anyone looking to better themselves and their careers should seriously consider PC SCE as their means to accomplish their career & life goals.Blair Fish

Earning my teaching certification (MA and RI) through PC's School of Continuing Education was an incredible experience. Having attempted to pursue this certification elsewhere, I was really appreciative of PC's approach to working professionals. I didn't feel like I had to adhere my schedule to that of an undergraduate – they knew I had a full time job and helped me to pursue my career in education while remaining employed. I felt respected, valued and supported every step of the way.Lauren Blackburn

I had a tooth that had cracked in half about a month ago. Life got in the way and I wasn’t able to make it into the dentist to take care of it. Not surprisingly the pain got worse and to a point that I couldn’t sleep and no amount of OTC meds were helping. I found Gentle Dental online and filled out the form and within a few hours the nicest woman called me back to set up an appointment for the following day. I was so nervous to go. I have not been keeping up on my dental health due to lack of insurance and didn’t know what to expect, but from the second I walked into the office I was set at ease! From the front desk to the hygienist to Dr Z ,I was made to feel so comfortable and was explained step by step what needed to be done. I ended up having my tooth extracted (and it was a big one!) and the procedure was literally completely painless. From someone that has avoided dentists for years because of embarrassment and fear of pain, this has been, by far, the best dental experience I have ever had. I still have no pain at all in the excision area a day later (and believe me…I’ve been bracing myself for it to come) thank you to the Seekonk team for this wonderful new beginning on my journey to better dental health! I actually look FORWARD to my next visit.Angela Fontaine

Beyond thankful for giving this office a try as I have some serious teeth issues and had 2 other opinions prior and wanted to check other options. Gentle Dental being my 3rd opinion and I was blown away by the staff all together and especially Dr. Ziegler…hope I spelt that correctly. He explains EVERYTHING and why things do what they do and what they effect and as well as all the options in details. Obviously my personal needs are much more difficult but I felt beyond comfortable even with anxiety and the amount of work I need done but he's compassionate, realistic, very patient, understanding and asks allot of questions and also answers any and all concerns and questions I had and with allot of detail. Thank you for that and thank you to the staff as you are all very informative and helpful.Shibby Marshall

Honestly the best dentist I have ever gone too …. the lady dentist is cool she heard all my concerns and did my teeth justice filling and took her time to actually fill them correctly like a dentist should. She was pleasant and made me feel like I can conquer my teeth journey for once in my life she alleviated all fears of the dentist for me. And the cleaning lady Vanessa was cool too she did a great job on cleaning my teeth was so thorough and gentle. The staff as well up front are amazing they are the nicest staff ever made me feel at home like I was in safe hands I highly recommend them too anyone I will keep coming here from now on and I am not afraid because of you guys so to me you are a blessing thank you for everything.Nicole Tradd

I had never been to physical therapy before so had no clue what to expect – and honestly I had an unexpected twinge of anxiety heading into it. With that said, I could not have been happier with the experience and the results. My primary PT was Lexi; she was so easy to connect with – kind, patient and caring. She also provided some complimentary laughter along the way, it’s supposedly the best medicine, right? 😉 Everyone in the office is wonderful: the front desk folks, interns and each PT. I felt extremely comfortable and like I could have asked anyone anything and they would have helped me, even if it wasn’t their responsibility to do so. As much as I’m thankful to be on the mend and to have my schedule freed up, I honestly miss the office!crystal guibeau

Thank you to Pappas PT for helping me through a back injury. At the beginning, they were able to see me immediately after the injury so there was no delay with treatment. Tyler was my primary therapist and he was fantastic! Attentive, listened and addressed my questions, and always validated my concerns, however silly they may have been at the time! The entire staff is wonderful, extra thanks to Paige and KeKe for helping and making me laugh along the way! Melissa at the front desk was always amazing with my son who would occasionally tag along. Everyone is always accommodating and I couldn’t be happier with Pappas PT! Spending almost 7 months being treated was not fun, but the staff at Pappas make it fly by! Thank you all!Lindsay Vinacco

Outstanding! Everyone is professional, interested in each client by calling them by name! Makes the process of PT a fun time while achieving goals. Kudos to my main therapist, Lexi who makes coming here a happy time and has helped me progress daily. She is able to multitask and is extremely knowledgeable. Jenn is also focused and gives the best massages while hitting all the right areas that are sensitive. I also love interacting wit Paige who is extremely kind and very helpful! Others here during my time are Kiki, an assistant, and therapist, Tyler who regales me with his Wordle achievements! Would not go anywhere else for PT!Louise Rosa

Dr Weiss has been my hand Surgeon for many years now. He has a terrific bedside manner, and is so personable and professional. Most of all I've had a few surgeries with him, and I feel confident knowing I'm in good hands with him as my Surgeon. Every surgery was successful thanks to Dr. Weiss and his staff @ University Orthopedics.Jacqueline Venticinque

I chose Dr Weiss because I had Carpal Tunnel hand surgery by him in the past and was very satisfied with his personality & expertise. I value his experience as a hand surgeon then and I still do now.Janice Sauco

Dr Weiss is an excellent Doctor. There is no wait time to be seen. A very personable Doctor. He gives you your options and doesn't force you into a decision. I would highly recommend him to anyone.William Clesas

HITEP INC was the best decision I’ve ever made. I really mean that with all my heart. First of all, the instructor is one of the greatest people I’ve met in my entire life. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable in what she is teaching us, she is funnier than the Rock and Kevin Heart combined, so get ready to have constant stomach aches from all the laughter she will get out of you. But also know, that she also really cares about her students as if they are her own flesh and blood. As we know, new classes are always shy at first, but believe me when I say, you will make some amazing long-lasting friendships in this class. It is such a great atmosphere and without a doubt, I would do it all over again. You will learn mind blowing information, but it will all be so fun, and so worth it. I can honestly say, that I look forward in coming to class everyday, excited to learn. This a memorable experience I will never forget. Even after classes are over, I will always consider myself a part of the HITEP team, and I plan to visit constantly! If you are looking to take CNA training, I strongly, strongly recommend you to come to HITEP, I promise you, you will not regret it.Amy Jimenez

My first encounter with HITEP was when I went and Hernan gave me a tour and took time to go over the entire 6 weeks and help with paperwork he was professional and really showed interest in why I made the decision to become a CNA. .Marissa the instructor is very thorough with her lectures and she has passion for what she does it shows everyday. The rest of the team here Martha,Jasmine, Mayi are all there to help and guide us through this journey. It has been a great experience at HITTEP. I highly recommend this program. Thank you all for what you do every day!Melissa

Hitep is a community filled with teamwork, learning, and love. Marissa is like the elementary school teacher I never had, very caring. She will take the time to make sure everyone is on the same page. She will let you know if you are not doing well, and you will learn all the skills you need to succeed in your field of study. I highly recommend this school for anyone seeking a career in the nursing industry.Hadiel Elsayed

Dr. Deluise did a fantastic job on my thumb surgery! During my consult I had a great deal of anxiety. He did very well reassuring me that it will be okay. He definitely put me at ease that day. He is very kind, thoroughly explains the action plan, and also has a nice sense of humor. On my surgery day there was a last minute slight change of plan due to me recovering from an illness. He did well explaining my options, what to expect during the surgery, and made me feel as comfortable as possible during my surgery. I'm very happy to have had him as my doctor and I would absolutely choose him again if ever needed. I recommend him highly! Kayla Denis saw through my recovery. She is sweet and has great bubbly personality. She was great with any questions I have. Thank you both so much!!!Cee Em

I had my initial visit yesterday. I checked in and was taken into the exam room by Angela, who was very punctual and extremely pleasant and attentive. I had x-rays (cannot remember the name of the x-ray tech) done and the technician was very nice and considerate of my pain while performing the x-rays. I met with Dr./Mr. Furcolo, who was also very pleasant, professional and attentive. Also, on my way out the office, I passed by some staff members on my way to check-out and one of the members, who had no interaction with me during my time there, wished me a great day! I had an exceptional experience on my first visit. Everonen I encountered was friendly and professional. Kudos to you all!Taneka Parham

It always starts at the top when service and people are awesome! Got referred to Ortho RI – Providence by a top doctor at Ortho RI – Warwick and I am receiving super-awesome therapy by knowledge, caring people. The front desk assistant for the day time has been kind to me even though I didn’t have all my co-pay. She allowed me to the chance to pay later which is so helpful! My therapist and his assistance are totally hands on and identify your recover/therapy plan with each visit. My knee is getting way better and I’m looking forward to continuing treatment. Thank you Ortho RI for being awesome and respectful and humane.Aristotle Anderson

I went in for an issue with my elbow. Staff was very friendly and efficient. I was greeted immediately, waited almost no time before being greeted and brought back to the room. The assistant was very nice, asked only the questions she needed and said the PA would be in shortly. There was a knock at the door in minutes and that PA and another (clinical training) came in. They were pleasant, knowledgeable and took care of me quickly. I don’t think I even read one page of my book. I would recommend to anybody.Thomas Schmitt

Easy to make an appointment, wonderfully nice staff. Modern & very clean office space. I waited very briefly btwn check in and being brought to the room. Stephanie was absolutely wonderful! She listened to my history, addressed my concerns, and explained in clear terms each concern I had. I found her very personable and thorough. They were able to remove & treat most of my skin issues are were very pleasant and easy with follow up. I hope to make an appointment soon for a family member.Katherine M Lohnes

I have been seeing Dr.Pomerantz for years. He is amazing!!! Many years I had seen numerous other dermatologist for my psoriasis and other skin issues that they never diagnosed. Dr.Pomerantz knew what was going on immediately and I have had many years of relief because of him. I highly recommend him, he is the best! Also as soon as I walk in his office his staff is always welcoming and so kind and professional. Great job School Street Dermatology, keep up the great work 😊Alicia Parker

I had shoulder surgery with Dr. Paxton last August. The surgery was not successful, and he might have noticed that I wasn't healing properly if he had spent more than 5 minutes (and this is generous) with me for my post op visits. Instead I endured PT sessions 3x a week, a tongue lashing from Dr. Paxton that I had not been able to meet my % of extension and lastly a painful cortisone shot which his Resident (not quite sure because he was never introduced to me while observing my visit) mocked me for when I said it was painful, no apologies, nothing! I have a fairly high tolerance for pain and have had several cortisone shots prior but man that one hurt — maybe because my shoulder was still healing from surgery. In any case, I wish I had known more before letting someone cut me open, so here it is… Beware if you chose this practice for shoulder surgery! I was able to get my shoulder operated on and thankfully it was successful, but I had to leave RI. I hope this helps someone =)Kelly Crawford

First time undergoing any kind of surgery, this being something that effects my exercise and training made me more nervous. Dr. Paxton was actually referred to me because primary was going to be away, I had already received a phone call before leaving parking lot with my primary orthopedic to set up appointment for following day with Dr,. Paxton. Wasn't a hiccup or awkward uncomfortable moment for rest of the process that I didn't cause myself , given my crash I had discomfort but my own fault, and straight through surgery everyone was polite, punctual and pleasant. I truly hope not to need surgery again :), but if its your first time or fifth my experience was never awkward for a moment so I couldn't have asked for better treatment..ryan phelan

I chose Dr.Paxton as a second opinion on my shoulder . I will not seek another ! He is confident , precise , explains well and isn't in a hurry to rush anyone into anything ! I left feeling great and confident that Dr. Paxton can repair my ruptured rotator cuff and giv me my life back ! It was a great visit . The staff was very nice also ! If you have a shoulder issue , See him !Billy Nolan Jr