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Dropped by here in order to go to Panda Express. Don't know why I'm reviewing a college I'm not even part of, and this review is during a pandemic too.. well, it's purely about the aesthetic and convenience of the facilities. De Anza has quite the sizeable college grounds , so sizeable that it feels like an abandoned residential area with how empty practically everything is. It's complete with artistic facilities for music, visual arts, science buildings, sports facilities and the like. While I didn't enter, the library and the nearby park (called the sunken gardens by the college) was quite the beautiful location. The outdoor seating areas where the students would take a break and wait for classes on are widespread, shaded and very calming to be on. Not to mention the very convenient bus routes available . It's no wonder the college ended up being quite popular, it's geographically excellent and quite picturesque.Ace Hughj

De Anza College is great but not the book store. Beware of book store return policy. Make sure the books or items is in original condition or their will not refund. No sympathy at all. I bought online access book a week before class starts. My math intructor switch book. And to make matter worse I accidentally bent the access book card because it was in my backpack with one line crease and they denied the return after i picked it up on 1st day of class. Cost me $120 for a simple honest mistake. Ask for store credit or even exchange for the current hard copy of the free math book and they not willing to do anything. I'll go buy from amazon or used book somewhere else. Never again support this book store.Dru Down

Community colleges are a treasure trove of gems among them is access to the on-campus gym. De Anza College’s on-campus gym provides patrons with a quiet and well rounded experience for an affordable price. From experience, these types of gyms allow me to get my workout done in a welcoming environment, which I feel can’t be said of many gyms. However, it’s sad that the school is closing it due to budgetary reasons on June 28, 2019.Daniel Negrete

I've been attending FCC since summer of 2016 and will graduate, god willing, this spring 2019. Full time, year round, no breaks. Although parking requires at least an hour grace period, I believe the over all experience is what you make it. I've come across rude people maybe having a bad day and I've had instructors I could not relate to. Its all very frustrating. Its sad to say the success rate at this college is 17%. But, then again this is an adult school. Nobodies going to call your house when your absent or hold a parent-teacher conference when your not doing your work. I am working on a Human Service degree and have enjoyed the ups and downs of my classes. The load was a little heavier in a few and I had to buckle down and utilize the tutorial, ETC, PASS, Computer lab and all other resources available. In all the those places I found the staff and student help extremely eager to be of service. The assistance was much appreciated. Honestly, I don't think I could of got through math without it!Philip Tristan

I am not speaking for this business itself, merely the college district's education quality. I have taken classes at Fresno, Clovis, and Reedley Community College, and I have had an absolutely deplorable time. I don't feel like I'm getting anything from the classes; I don't feel the staff is prepared to teach online, if at all. If you are going to teach college-level English, you should not make punctuation and grammatical errors consistently. If you are teaching a law class, you should not do it from inherent bias and perspective. If you are conducting an online course, you should not have to hold up a piece of paper because you don't know how to make a slide. An absolute and utter waste of my time and money, I am so glad I got the nerve to go back to school; now I will find somewhere to teach me, educate me, and get me further in life.Mercedes Scott

Good college for students to get their AA degrees and this college has cheap tuition. Professors and management are also good and you can also transfer to a university after 2 years. It is said that Fresno City College is the first Community College in California. Registration to classes is simple and online, and they offer all kind of classes. It is better if you choose Nursing as a career because it pays off well. Check it out your self.boss Bhai

The classes offered here are great, however the financial aid office is really unorganized and gives you the run around. I have literary spent a whole semester running back and forth filling our paperwork and checking to see if they’ve received my financial aid application. It’s almost the end of the semester and they still tell me that they don’t have anything on file, after they’ve told me that they just received it three weeks ago.Luis Arroyo

I took several courses at Merritt, initially thinking it would be easy, just because it's a community college. I was VERY mistaken. The courses I took were rigorous and the instructors had high standards of expectation. The curriculum was no skate. My experience there was great and I would recommend this college to anyone. By the way, DePaul University in Chicago accepted my Merritt credits without blinking.Meb Bem

The website is so complicated and ambiguous it takes at good half hour to find what you need. When you finally get their the function usually doesn't work! The campus signs and layout are horrible. If you're going to Merritt for the first time, give yourself at least an extra hour to find your way around! For a higher institution of learning, someone needs to fix these issues…R Cole

Most professors are very kind. The school as reopened for in-person learning. The food and library are open. Staff, students, and visitors will need to fill out a health screen to be on campus. (I'd say take a screenshot to easily show the green check) The construction in the middle of campus is done and the beautiful campus is opened up. There's now some construction towards the back where the "temporary" classrooms where. Stay safe, have fun, and let's go mission!Loni Pacheco

I like the school, and the professors are great. All of the professors I have taken have been kind. However, the staff- Araceli the manager from the mission college bookstore is extremely rude. She lacks customer service skills. She will yell at you in front of the entire store to the point where everyone is staring. I have had two negative encounters with her, and I am a very polite person. I have kept my calm even after being completely humiliated by her.Samantha Cruz

Mission College has one of the most supportive and enthusiastic professors. I enjoy coming in to all of my classes because they engage me into their lesson plans. Not only that but they make sure that all of their students are understanding the assignments and offer alternative support systems for them to succeed in the classroom. Overall, Mission College is doing an incredible job in getting students prepared towards their future goals.Diego Jimenez

If you are a Veteran and want to attend this school I recommend you don't. I personally have had multiple issues with communication with the school as well as obtaining an appointment with their one VA counselor. My appointment was made a month and a half out mainly because that specific date was the only day that would work for me. I was suppose to walk in at 4 pm to see the counselor. Mind you I called earlier that day to confirm my appointment, even received an email notification confirming my appointment. They told me they accidentally double booked, but to come in anyways and they will just squeeze me in. Came in at 350 PM checked in the front desk looked confused, I explained the situation and I didn't get seen until 5:45 PM I had a final for speech class at 6 PM. If you decide to take online classes be careful you could end up like me log in and check the course the first day of the semester in this case July 19th 2017 at 8:55 AM and see that there are no notifications or assignments post yet. Log in that Friday still having issues to find out you got dropped that Wednesday for not being active in the course. I logged in that Monday to do the Class work knowing that my other class kept me busy tues, wed, thurs. All just to find out that your email was jacked because of the conversion they did in spring, therefore getting locked from your account. I do not recommend this school or the school district it has only been a constant uphill battle for me and to many stressful occurrences. Attend a Cal State or Cal University.Cody

I have been trying to see a counselor, and so far I have come to the counseling department more than five times. Anytime I went there, they said that there are a lot of students so go come back tomorrow at 8:00 am. When I went there at 8:00 am the next day, they said oh we don't do walk ins, you can go today, but for tomorrow give us a call to confirm if there is any counselor available. I did call them the day before coming they said yes come around 8:00 am you will for sure see a counselor, I got there at 8:00 am, but unfortunately again they said that there are a lot of students and they only have one counselor. I don't know what game do they play with students, I missed going to work for 3 days, and it seems that I might not be able to take any classes this summer just because of not being able to see a counselor. I request the authorities of this nice college to pay attention to this problem, and find some possible ways of solution since the students need to have updated Educationan Plans.Tawfiq Sediqi

This college is a freaking mess and very unorganized!!!! Fist visit, they told me counseling was open until 4:30pm. Got there at 3:34pm and said they stop at 3pm. They told me to come back tomorrow and they will do counseling till 4pm. I got early from work the nex day, and when I get to the counseling office, they said they are not doing counseling today! They tell me to come back tomorrow. They couldn't take appointments because they were too busy that week. I come back the next day, my job let me get off early again, when I get to the counseling they tell me their system is down! They tell me to come back on Saturday for the event. They tell me counseling and student services will be open. I'm here at the counseling at 10am, they freaking tell me no counselors today, they are only taking picture for IDS !!!! This is the worse experience I had. Very unprofessional, not organized!!!! I'm very upset!!!!!Miriam Gal

I've been a student (intermittently) here since 2010. As someone that loves learning and the overall "school" atmosphere, I feel extremely fortunate that I get to be a student at Palomar College; "lucked out", I would say. The teachers are magnificent and have the potential to change your life forever (I know a few that have for me already*). You can get help with enrollment fees with through the BOG Waiver – all my classes end up being free because of it. Parking permits 1/2 off also. The school is modern and always improving. Their buildings are stylish and unlike anything I've seen anywhere else. Each is unique, yet somehow they all come together to form a beautiful campus. I truly look at this campus like a second home. I love going here. (Parking can suck, that's a big reason why I try to only stick to night classes 🤓) ➡️ HOWEVER! They now have a brand new parking GARAGE! I haven't used it yet, as I am only doing evening classes, but I can only imagine how much it helps everyone be able to find parking! It is nice to know that they actually do care about the problems we face throughout college life & do what they can to help make it as comfortable & as enjoyable as possible! UPDATE (3/19/18)!! I started using the parking garage and it is AWESOME!!! Security cameras coming soon! This school keeps on getting better and better!! 'Safety' is also another big thing here that they take seriously. They make sure to inform us students on a regular (& when, if necessary) basis all the details regarding our options when it comes to being and staying safe throughout our education at Palomar. They have their own (actual/legit) police force that is on duty 24/7 & a direct emergency line to call any hour day or night. They provide free escorts to anyone needing or just wanting a little extra piece of mind walking to their car or anywhere around campus. Every class locks from the inside by a button next to the teacher's phone that keeps anyone from getting in in case of an active shooter or anything else putting students at harm, & when they lock, it sends a signal to the Palomar Police with the location of the room, etc. etc. I could go on but you get it, they care & work hard to keep us safe! 🤗 * AJ Professor Jack Hook, AJ Professor Leeyann Chapman, COMM Professor Wendy Nelson & LS Professor Lisa Burns; just to name a few! 😉Courtney Grimshaw

*updated October, 2022* I wish I could warn everyone not to go here. The counselors are almost impossible to get an appointment with, and they make you do some of your own counseling work instead of them helping when it's their job. I had to plan out all my own classes…no one helped me. I also had to figure out which schools accept my AA from palomar because again, the counselors won't help you figure that out. If you have no idea how to do college forms and transcripts, where to start or where to go, DO NOT GO HERE. You will be your own student, teacher, and counselor. *old review below* Now to explain the two stars…as a student here, so far it has been okay. It is pretty hard to make friends on campus and I don't feel like I'm getting enough help from the financial section. I have also asked for help from the counseling department and they told me "you have had too many appointments and we need to save full hour appointments for students who haven't had any." Ummm….okay I understand everyone needs an appointment but to turn away students asking for help? Wow…as I write this review I knocked off stars. The teachers here have been great in my experience; so far I have only had two horrible teachers, Scott Klinger in the photo department and another male teacher who was my math teacher years ago.Alexandra

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for with everything in life. There's a reason it's so inexpensive. On top of that they force their political bias on students in most of their classes. Over my time at Palomar there's been a great deal of times students have to tell teachers what they want to hear for a grade as opposed to what they really believe. This should not be the case and students should have the right to think or believe whatever they want. Also the website where you register for classes is always having different problrms or not working for one reason or another. Also at times it is impossible to contact anyone from the school over the phone. More often then not you have to call 3 or 4 times before anyone is able to get to the phone. There are some genuinely good people and good professors at Palomar. But overall it has not been a good experience for me.Camden Tarico

I don't usually write reviews but this whole situation has made me upset. I need to get my CPR Certification done by the end of this month. I signed up for the July 2nd class to which it was rescheduled to July 16th. This did not work with my teaching schedule and tried to get a refund. It took this company days to respond to my refund request and didn't even honor it. They said they would reschedule my class free of charge (?) and refund me $20. Which I didn't take because by that point I had moved my schedule around to make the class 2 weeks after my initial class. Now just a few days before the rescheduled class I get the same email saying "Due to the instructors availability" we need to reschedule again. And of course to day I can't make. I don't understand why they don't have substitute teachers for reasons like this. The customer service person Ina was really nice when I called right now and guided me on how to send a proper email to receive my refund. She also mentioned she would send my info in the Refund Group Chat they have. Ina gets 5 stars, but the company gets 1.Yvette Evee

This was a fantastic, educational and valuable class. Material was good, instructions were excellent, roll play was super helpful, and I feel confident that I am ready and mentally prepared to offer assistance in and emergency. Jazmyne was a fabulous instructor who answered all our questions and went above and beyond to make sure we feel confident and comfortable with all the material. Thank you!David Pierce

Rhonda is a great CPR instructor. She is very thorough with her explainations and examples and gives added information about products and methods. So glad we having people like Rhonda who care enough to teach others.Simone Stampfer

I was very impressed with my experience attending a Vive CPR class. Aaron and Sacheen run this business in an amazing, helpful way; class descriptions, contacting me before and after class and information provided during class. Aaron does a wonderful job addressing first time parents' (and grandparents') anxiety and concerns and he taught us powerful skills to help and support our families and community. I would recommend Vive CPR to everyone.Jane Healy

Very engaging CPR & First Aid class. It is obvious that he enjoys his work and is passionate about keeping people trained for first aid emergencies. The class used a great mixture of videos, demonstrations, anecdotes, white boards, and discussions. He gave timely personal examples of scenarios, but he didn't scare or bore people with these stories. I've taken a few different CPR & First Aid classes and this class is definitely the best.Benjamin Bravo

If you need to get certified in BLS/CPR, this is definitely the class to take. Between the videos, conversations, and hands on experience you leave knowing and understanding the content. The instructor was also someone who clearly had a lot of experience and knew what he was teaching to the class. The materials used were up to date and the facility was very clean and put together. I definitely recommend this class.Elyse Mager

I graduated from the Dental Hygiene department at the San Bernardino campus. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. The staff truly has your best interest at heart. They will spend countless hours to ensure the students feel confident and prepared for state exams and our future career. The classes are challenging as they should be. If you put the work in, you’ll succeed in this program. I passed all three state exams first try. On the clinic floor there are multiple instructors and different doctors on staff so you are able to learn from multiple clinicians. Beyond the educational portion, Concorde was like a second family to me. From walking through the doors being greeted by security guard LT, down the hall seeing Mrs. Ludwig’s infectious smile, to the staff lounge filled with inspiring teachers; I know I always have a home at Concorde and have mentors I can connect with for years to come.Dani Alcantar

As a student here I advise not to go to this school for the Respiratory Therapist class. You pay book fees for the ACLS and NRP and they don't let you keep the books. Then they don't tell you that you have to pay for the course because it's not covered. This school rips off there students and you pay unknown fee's. I don't advise this school and you are better off going to a different school. Plus for the last term which is the most important they don't even teach you and you don't go to a seminar for Kettering. They tell you good luck. This school is unprofessional and the RT director doesn't care about the students they just care about money. GO TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS ONE. It's too late for me but I could help out future RT students.Hailey Salvatore

Concorde has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my healthcare career! I got my LVN from a different school and wasn't too happy about the experience, so walking into Concorde to inquire about the Neurodiagnostic I was really leery. Let's just say when meeting with Melody Villa was amazing addressing any and all questions I had, I couldn't be more thankful for her and making me feel at ease in taking this step! After finishing the program I was able to find my forever career and it was all thanks to Concorde and their amazing staff. Thank you Melody for helping me and my future!jeriko carbonell

I have always loved the simplicity and integrity of Safety Training Seminars. For someone who has to take the same CPR recertification course every 2 years, they have always made this process so convenient and easy to do. Now, since pandemic, they have stepped it up a huge notch!! I was so impressed with the new online course and in person unattended testing setup. It was amazing and they made it so easy to complete. I even learned more this time than ever! The testing process now gives you direct feedback on your compressions and your breaths. Gotta say – I am so impressed! Great job Safety Training Seminars. See you in 2 years!Bill Mohler

I ended up doing the class in SF after failing the hands on skills test with the computer assisted mannequin. The problem with the mannequin was that it was not responsive enough to compression depth. I tried 6 or more times to the point of exhaustion and gave up. It needs to be adjusted or only offer the course to line backers. Since I passed the test online I had to go to SF to do skills testing. John did a great job and moved through the material quite well. I would recommend the class over the mannequin especially if you are on the petite side.Joan Collins

Location was great and parking is always easy there. Easy entry and even without an instructor, everything was well explained. The demos helped a great deal and it was great to have immediate feedback on all the parameters from the training. To have it in real time and to really feel exactly how much depth and recoil is needed. Great overall experience without any problemsKelly Stanton

I just spent 3 day courses for the "IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal" class on last Labor Day weekend. I was very impressed by the depth of theory and hands-on practices on Mannequin (hands & Arms) and other classmates(?? Yeah!!). The Instructor was excellent, knowledgeable, and very patient. Everyone in the class was nervous about starting the IV and Blood Withdrawal for the first time,,,but hey, try this course where the instructor can go with you in one-to-one instruction and she really helps you to release all your tensions about these procedures. I really recommend it to everyone, especially for the new grads. F.Y.I.—-The practicing Mannequins are pretty old. Can you buy a new one??Patricia Lee

Fast and intense course of IV & Blood Withdrawal, however the Instructor Peachie, was very helpful since day one. She made sure all information was well understood and made sure everyone was on the same page. Third day was worth the drive. The clinical site was very clean and all the equipment was provided in order to be successful on passing our skill. I look forward on taking more courses here. Thank you California Medical Training Center!Adriana Galaviz

Mike was a great instructor ! I took the three day in person course and was nervous I wasn’t going to pass the exams but did much better than I thought! It was a lot of information but the instructor gave us a great foundation with the materials covered and the ones that were provided. Mike was a knowledgeable and funny instructor, & used helpful mnemonics for remembering info .I definitely recommend!!Pearl Vela

I learned about BATA when I was doordashing one day and i’m so glad I did because I love it! I highly recommend it to anyone looking to become an EMT or just looking for experience. The VP of BATA, Nicky, is awesome and very understanding! My instructors Paul Bieber and Steve Albright are the best instructors I could’ve asked for. They make such a great learning environment and have a fun way of teaching. Another great thing about BATA is that you get so much hands on experience, meet tons of cool people/instructors and learn new skills such as how to backboard, use spider straps, how to use a gurney, etc. and also get to go on ride alongs with different ambulance companies. My first ride along was with Dominic LaMonica and Kyle Sylvia, who are two Westmed EMTs. I’m so appreciative of them and how they taught and treated me during my ride along. It was such an exciting experience and they made sure I was comfortable and that I was included the whole time. Im so grateful for Bay area training academy and all i’ve learned; I will always recommend it to anyone looking to go into EMS.Angie Espinoza

I did the 3 week course and had Scott as my instructor. The program was definitely intense and filled with lots of information. However, Scott converted the dense lecture material into simpler terms. He would always include funny, interesting anecdotes that enhanced my learning experience. He was very supportive of everyone in the class and always answered my questions thoroughly. I also want to thank my skills instructors (Dakota, Frank, Ben, Scotty, and Tank) for being so helpful throughout the course. They made sure that we practiced the EMT skills numerous times and were really helpful as well. Although this class was extremely fast paced, I wouldn’t choose any other program. It is very rewarding and I definitely feel equipped to work as an EMT.Michelle Doan

The absolute best. Did the 3 week EMT course and was extremely worried coming into the first day. Immediately felt comfortable after the first interaction. Never knew that 12 hours could go by that quickly. Scott is a well-versed instructor and made the course by far the most entertaining and exciting experience one could possibly have. All of the 6 Skills instructors I interacted with also some of the best teachers one could have. If you are ever on the edge of signing up for any of their EMT courses, go for it. I can say with full confidence that you will be blown away by the level of skill and instruction.Lucas L

I would absolutely recommend Chris and his courses to anyone wanting an interactive and truly useful class on infant CPR and choking. I arranged a course for my infant's caretakers (grandparents and babysitters) and everyone was really impressed by how friendly, down to earth, and approachable Chris is. And it's so helpful that he can come to your home/your place of choice. He takes the time to answer all questions, and walks you through all practical steps around safety — from prevention to what to do, step-by-step, if an emergency should occur. He also brought very helpful CPR "dolls" to help us practice the technique. I felt way more confident after the class that I would know what to do in the event of an emergency. Forget the Red Cross classes, which are stilted and not that useful, in my opinion. If you want to take a truly useful, fun (yes, fun!), and hands-on class, look no further.Alyssa Cheung

This was a great course! We had signed up for a CPR course from another company for our summer camp counselors and that company canceled last minute In Home CPR picked up the ball and set up a CPR certification for 11 people within less than 7 days! Chris worked over the holiday weekend to help us set it up and the event was a success. As to the quality of the course, it was thorough, easy to understand and adhered to every CPR and First Aid guideline that I have learned. I'm very happy with the professional results we received from In Home CPR!Judi Martin

In Home CPR has provided our organization with 4 CPR classes and we have 4 more in the books! Chris, Lisa, Jasmine, and team have been incredibly responsive in registering staff, making changes in enrollments, accommodating and wonderful instructors! I've only heard great things from our participants. THANK YOU In Home CPR! You made this much needed training seamless, effective and fun! I couldn't recommend them enough!Claire Hatamiya

A 5 star review of Heart Start CPR! Fifth time recert here-ACLS and BLS. I had Sig Jacobson as the instructor. He was fantastic! Really helped break down the information, made everyone feel welcome and was eager to teach, explain and encourage! Exactly what you want in an ACLS/BLS class that can be intimidating! Another amazing class with Heart Start! Again, I'll be back in two years. Logistically, easy to schedule online, plenty of parking and class started on time and ended in a timely fashion! Again, thanks Heart Start and Sig!!!Julia DeRenzi

The center provided conducive learning environment for us students. Our instructor Sig also encouraged interactive discussion of relevant concepts, clinical experiences and changes to the algorithm. I had to reschedule my class twice due to unavoidable circumstances and their front desk team represented by Lisa was very responsive and helpful in rescheduling my class. The center also follows strict COVID 19 safety protocols and cleaning/sanitizing the equipments we used during training. Thank you so much!Nessa Martin

I've gone though Heart Start CPR for all my renewals. I will come back next year. I prefer in class over online & they are the reason why! They are thorough, make the scenarios realistic & fun. I feel more confident in my skills because I used their trainings & their easy to remember algorithms & sheets. Our instructor, John, was very knowledgeable & interactive.T JB

Bradford College of Nursing is the best school. Edwin, Erica and Mrs Marie are the best. They are very understanding, caring, and helpful. I went for medical assisting and now I am certified and working in the medical field, all thanks to Edwin, Erica and Mrs Marie . They treated me as if I was family. They always understands and listens to me, if I had problems with my class schedule they will work with me. If I had 100 questions and I asked Mrs Marie she always answered all my questions. If I did not understand the work Mrs Marie sat down with me and explained over all the work. She made sure I always understand the work. Bradford College is the best school. I recommend this school for anyone. You would not regret the decision you make of going to Bradford College of Nursing. Mrs Marie is the best. Thank you Mrs Marie, Edwin and Erica. I have no regrets going to Bradford College of Nursing. Edwin, Erica and Mrs Marie May god bless you all and please continue doing an excellent job. Thank you for having me at Bradford College . Mrs. Marie is the best instructor anyone can ask for. She always put a smile on my face through difficult times and made the class work so easy.Reshma Naidu

I was more than prepared to take my state exam with ARC all because of Erica and Milva. Bradford has one of the cheapest and shortest CNA program in the 209, which is why I was drawn to the school in the first place. I knew I got my monies worth after completing the program and seeing how much effort the instructors put in to ensuring that their students pass their state exams. Although my group was only able to go to clinicals for one weekend because of the pandemic, we were given more than enough time to practice skills at their Simulation Labs. Their Sim Labs are complete with all the supplies, including beds and mannequins, that are used on the state exam and on actual LTC facilities. I appreciated how flexible they were with payments by offering weekly or biweekly payments, instead of having to pay in full before starting the program like other schools. I was also able to get my CPR certification through the school for an additional $60. Overall, I’m more than pleased with my experience and I now understand why many reviewers raved about the school.Zarah Abenes

I just completed the CNA program the school offers and, I must say it was worth every penny and time. The course was 6 weeks and went by extremely fast. The curriculum is very easy to process. I'm so happy I decided to take the course at the time I did. The instructor Milva is Awesome. She has so much knowledge and you can learn so much from her. The Administrative team Edwin and Erica are great too. The engery and passion the two display to help you be successful to pass your State Exam is phenomenal. They treat you like family and care about your success. I highly recommend to all who wish to enter the Medical field. This is the school to choose. I am also looking forward to completing the EKG program to continue to build my skill set. Thank You Bradford College of Nursing. You guys are Awesome. Continue to do what you do.Chanaya Watson

Super late on my review. I took the 5-week EMT course In November. They were great on lecturing and teaching the material I could tell that a lot of them are passionate about teaching. However, the disconnect with me was from them wanting to be like the “Military.” Being a “Military Veteran” myself I found some of these tactics to be unnecessary for this course. They put too much focus on trying to instill discipline, order, and demanding respect even though they already had that lol. I kind of found it insulting for civilians who did not have to endure the things that I had to endure while serving to even be allowed to do this. There was only one person I know of who served which was Brian. I am not sure what Basic training handbook or video they watched to do this but, it was unnecessary as far as what I call “verbal abuse” and made the environment negative at times. The teamwork and the ethics part of it sure that’s fine but a lot of the stuff verbally unnecessary. Wasn’t looking for anyone to hold my hand and baby me thorough the process it’s just common sense to speak to everyone with respect. This would be ok in fire because they have actual chiefs and officers with rank but, like come on now everyone was an emt. I would advise anyone with any PTSD or struggling with mental health issues to think twice before coming here. If you are someone who can handle the tactics, they do then I would recommend yes go for it being that the instructing part was very good. All in all, I graduated the program and scored the highest on our written final and learned a lot in the program. Andre was one of the best instructors. He definitely did everything he could to help everyone. This review wasn’t made to speak negatively about anyone but, more to shine light for people who struggle with other things. Have a blessed day people!tamisha mccullough

While researching careers, to compliment my poker schedule, I was looking for something community service oriented, with schedule flexibility and physical. Thankfully I discovered firefighting! Step 1 was to become an EMT so I googled accelerated EMT programs and decided on Project Heartbeat(5 weeks). This is HANDS DOWN a 5 star top of the line course! For my class, there were 3 main instructors: Rick(Lecture), Eric(Testing) and Brian(Skills). Rick is incredibly knowledgeable, charismatic and the most genuinely caring teacher I've ever had. Eric might seem like a big Korean badass but he's a really nice guy and pushed me to be better every week. Assistant Brian would stay late after classes or come early before class to ensure every student who wasn't confident in their skills would get extra help. Rick, Eric, and Brian created an immersive learning environment where the entire class bonded and quickly became a family. I wouldn't have been able to get such a great experience anywhere else. Thank you Project Heartbeat, what a ride! 5-star rating based on the following criteria: Curriculum: [10/10] -Great stories and examples in the lecture -Every important topic was covered -Different examples for both visual and auditory learners Instructor Availability: [10/10] -Every instructor made it a point to be available to help Environment: [10/10] -Immersive -Productive Job Placement: [10/10] -Recruiters flock to this top-rated program -Had 2 verbal job offers before the class was overKevin Kwan

I was recommended this EMT program through a friend and was super hesitant since its a 5 week program, normally taught during a 16 week period. I’ve never taken such an accelerated course which made me a little anxious. However the instruction for this course was something very different than what I would have expected and in a good way! You’ll have to see for yourself. I’m more of a visual learner and I need material simplified (especially from a 1500 page book! sheesh!) so instructors Brian and Hidoink where phenomenal during lectures! They both share a lot of real world stories to explain topics which help retain info. They will help you succeed as long as you put in the work and don’t quit. Never quit! Most of the instructors also offered to give up their days off to tutor which was super nice of them, take advantage of that if they offer. Put in the work and you’ll succeed. Also shout out to Taylor, Gino, Jeff, Andres and all the others, y’all were amazing 12/10 experience that I will never forget. See y’all out there!Justin Da San Martino

Went there to get my medical assistant it was a waste of time and money basically they just sold my certificate. I was the only one there in a class taking medical assistant while everyone else was pharmacy technician so I had to sit in same class. Everyone would speak Armenian including teacher and daughter's and me and 2 other girls that were Hispanic just sat there and isten. No one taught me what to do till these day I regret putting time and money here and worst of all they didn't want to give me my money back.claudia Perdomo

I have been attending Galaxy Medical College since 2019 and I am glad I decided to attend here. The staff is wonderful and caring. Dr. Anna, Helen, Arpi and the rest are very sweet and knowledgeable at what they do. They are on top of your academics and help you when you need it. You will not regret coming here. My mother even graduated from here and she said it was the best thing she could've done by attending Galaxy Medical College. This is where your future stands.Liana Abraamyan

Don’t know much about the school itself but my son has been to a few basketball camps on this campus and has played in a few tournaments there as well. The gym is massive and has two full size college courts inside as well as 4 high school courts going the opposite direction. I think one side is actually a rec center and has open run basketball games on weekends and some week days. Place is always clean.Joe S.

During my three years at the school I was always taken care of very well. The faculty and staff are beyond amazing and truly care about helping you succeed. The campus is beautiful, easy to navigate, and safe. They offer numerous classes with various times which can fit anyone’s schedule. Overall this community college was outstanding and I highly recommend attending this institution.Andres

Campus is beautiful, professors are amazing, but admissions and financial aid staff are subpar. Went to establish residency again, doesn’t matter if you have all the documents showing you live here that it says on their website to bring.Alexandra Medina

Clean, spaced, temperature checked and hand sanitized on entry to class, fresh air coming in. Shortened art lab time, splitting the group into 3 different labs, for appropriate spacing. My pandemic cautious (paranoid ready to bolt) kid was okay with it and said it was better than getting her identification at the DMV (gotta have it by age 18). Most of my kid's courses are 100% online, but this is something that some of the students (probably not mine) will need some hands on demo time to be successful at. My 17 year old (yes started kindergarten early, now college too) has been selling art online for years. Wants to ramp it up to make a living level instead of buy a video game now and then. So far the art program gets 5 stars. Rocky broadcasts on Twitch as sockrocketart. I'm sure some Art assignments will be done on air and if you have any questions about the campus experience so far, current answers can be obtained!Cynthia B (Snow in Shell Beach)

Cuesta College Community Programs San Luis Obispo CA. Swimming program – Aqua Power Aerobics. Getting together with others at such an early hour gives me a great start to the day. Helen is an excellent instructor and cares about how each individual is able to progress on their journey to physical health. We have people who come when they are pregnant in their early 20's and 30's. to seniors in their late 90's. The pool program provides for letting each person exercise up to their own ability. The pool and the showering facilities are always clean and inviting. A great program for the community to come together and enjoy some time together while increasing their physical abilities.Cuesta College Community Programs

I attended Cuesta College-back in the day-and transferred to Cal Poly earning my degree in Political Science. Cuesta prepared me for Cal Poly by instilling a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve. I would not be who I am today without my Cuesta Junior College experience. Today I am a successful Business Owner and count my education at Cuesta as integral to my success. Cuesta College was then and is still now on of the best Junior Colleges in the Nation; yesterday, today and always!! Keep up the good work Cuesta! Mary MitchellMary Mitchell

I was lied to by doctors there I was told by Dr. Hakimi "Even if I wanted to I cannot refer you dermatology cannot refer to infectous disease".That's a lie.And when a doctor Dr.Wei comes in and splits your hair apart looks says " I don't see anything" is she trying to insult my intellegence? What were dealing with is microscopic. I have lab findings of nematode in my gut and in my well water. Yet I was sent to a specialist whom did not even look at my labs. Went by my age and that I'm a female that that's when morgellons usually hits a person for some reason females at my age. Offers Risperdal or abilify without looking at my labs. I sent my case to a teaching hospital in Pakastani and they agree parasite. They deal with this stuff Dailey in other countries. My regular dermatologist whom refered me to ucsf is now trying to refer me to UC Davis infectous disease. It's sad because I had such high hopes for ucsf. My primary tried to get me to Stanford infectous disease but my insurance didn't cover it. I think morgellons is a serious disease. And if a person is going to be labeled with it than lab work should be done and lab work should be looked at. Not a dx by a person's sex and age. It's pt neglect and is the doctor working for a drug company or the pt? Apparently the drug company in this case. I am saddened deeply because I had high high hopes for ucsf.Sabrina Cesena

UCSF is absolutely amazing! From my very first stay here to my very last brain surgery. All the staff are wonderful and very caring for their patient's. Dr. Edward Chang and his entire team saved my life. On July 12 I had an Anterior temporal lobectomy on my right side. I am today 42 days seizure free!!! I may have epilepsy, but it doesn't have me. If you have epilepsy, don't give up! Get a second opinion. Be seen at UCSF. I am beyond thankful for my wonderful Neurosurgeon Dr. Edward Chang. He is not only brilliant, but very caring as well. Keep up the amazing work UCSF!Caroline Wolfe

pretty bad. I had testic issues and they basically said, you’re hurting, but we don’t know why… now you’re going to be discharged. Everything is still the same. I don’t go to the hospital often. Is this how it works?! If they don’t know they just pass you on????!!! At least radiologist was very friendly but they rushed to get me out. Maybe bc of military coverage. I’m still hurting (hard core) and have no idea why.Cam Kirsch