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If you want to be a concept artist or a character designer, don't go to this school, it's a waste of money and time. I graduated from CCAD in 2015, majoring in illustration. The illustration major was the only major offered entertainment design class. But they are not heavily focused on concept art techniques, because these professors are from the comics or illustration field. They don't understand how the concept art industry works, and the industry's standards. Concept art or character design are all done digitally, but I have never seen an illustration teacher do demo paintings on PS. Every time you come to class, you do projects. After the project, there was another project. There's nothing being taught by the teacher you learned on your own. Also, their illustration teacher doesn't know how to use PS to paint. Most of them come from a traditional painting background, and most of their teaching style are outdated, you ask them how to use the layer options, how to render paintings, how to set up brushes in photoshop, how to do AO style paintings, how to combine 3D models to paintings, they don’t know, Nowadays, 2D artists are required to know how to paint on computer, yet their teacher can teach you that. I should’ve drop out the first month, I was so stupid wasted my money and time to attend this trash school. CCAD's basic drawing fundamental class is like a hobby drawing class. Only one teacher can teach and demonstrate, and his name is Gordon Lee, the best anatomy teacher in the entire school. No one else can teach better than him. Most of them are lazy, just standing there walking around, or playing with the computer. The teacher's criticism was useless. If the perspective is wrong, the teacher won't fix it, they won’t tell you what you did wrong, If your gesture drawing is not right, they don't point it out, they don't show you the proper techniques to learn it. They just let you find mistakes by yourself. again they don’t correct your mistakes if you do it wrong, this school pretty much accept any students, they don’t care if you improve or not, they just want your money If you want to know what a good art lesson looks like, watch youtube videos. If you want to know how a good art teacher grades a student's work, watch Proko's example. Have a good art teacher is very important. But unfortunately CCAD's illustration major failed to offer that. Think about how much you paid for their classes and not getting the right information So if you are a high school student thinking about doing illustration or concept art, before applying for art schools, do more research on your own before taking 60k+ student loans, because a lot of them are scams, just like this school. There are better and cheaper art lessons out there, and already a lot of well known concept artists out there teaching lessons. You can find their lessons on skill share, gumroad, or youtube. They can teach way better and have more industry experience more digital painting experienced than CCAD's professors. Find the art style you like and learn from them. Save your 60K of student loans, spend it somewhere else that's more worth of your time and effort. Again DON'T GO TO THIS SCHOOL, IS A WASTE OF MONEY. The way they teach you it’s not gonna get you the job, if you going to this school, your chances of getting into concept art or character design industry is 0%.Anna Smith

I was actually going to drop a return a Amazon return and they directed to a lockers of theirs located on campus. Because it was 2 blocks down and 2 blocks over from my piling site, I thought that in addition to a good walk, it would be easy and convenient – it was neither. Amazon needs to pull their locker ASAP and I wouldn't recommend even visiting the campus for any reason. My main phone died as I approached the locker and I was having difficulty accessing service on a secondary phone and as I needed Amazon online, I asked to access their free WIFI which was available (which it is in must educational institutions). When I say asked, I mean walked around for a good 20 minutes, but NO ONE – that included students & coffee concession employee. No one was at either the help desk nor in their security office – where the lockers are located right outside the door. But the most appalling interaction of them all was when I spotted and spoke to an instructor (I assumed, as she was an older woman) and in answer to my query, she proceeded to tell me that 'they were going to ask Amazon to remove the locker because they were nothing but trouble' . And then she just stood there and stared at me. I do not make a bad appearance whenever I go out ; I speak with a proper New England-tinged accent and I believe it was 1pm, Tuesday afternoon but clearly I was judged by the individual as being unfit to access their free WIFI. Because of both my breeding and understanding of human nature, I didn't even both sharing my retort however here's what it would have been (with a smile): 'oh, don't bother because I'm going to contact them and suggest they should remove their locker ASAP because they shouldn't be doing business with you….'.Gaynell Farmer (Gaynl)

I attended CCAD for 1 year. While I had A's in all of my classes, I was unable to complete my degree due to a schedule conflict that I was told would not be an issue. I work full time during the day. Before enrollment, I explained to Admissions that I can only attend classes at night due to my work schedule. They explained to me that this would not be a problem and I would be able to complete my degree though night classes. After a year (and a whole lot of money!) I was informed that if I wanted to complete my degree that I would have to attend classes during the day as that is the only time core classes are taught. They offered to sign me up for another semester of night classes in hopes something changes in their policy and we can "wait and see". I don't know about you, but that is a lot of money for a "wait and see". So here I am, $15k later at another school. As far as the classes, half of the classes really worked to teach you something. The other half you would watch a YouTube video and and do an assignment. The teacher was there if you had questions, but would often differ you back to the YouTube video stating "I don't know the software that well". And if you do decide that this is the school for you, I recommend you take classes during the day. Night teachers are hard to find it seems so it is not uncommon to see a Pottery teacher teaching the Drawing class.Orion Offord

I love Columbus State and this is why: Before Columbus State: Growing up, I was never interested in the information taught in school, because I did not feel like it was applicable to the real world. After a year at a private college, I was originally apprehensive to restart college at any college. I was also scared of a community college. I grew up in Michigan, and I felt like our local community colleges had negative stigmas attached to them. Luckily, my older brother took me into the application office in Delaware, OH to take the entrance exam. I believe I tested out of an english and/or a math class. While at Columbus State: I would like to note that I always attended C-State as I held a part time job (10-20 hours a week). I originally attended an EMT-B class at Columbus State. The class was more challenging than I had anticipated and was pretty time consuming. I received a B in this course, but found employment immediately in the field and felt confident in my skills. A year later, I returned to C-State with the desires to go to nursing school. Thanks to ample meetings with advisors in Health and Human Services, I decided to take some prerequisite nursing classes as there was a waiting list to apply for their nursing program (while I worked part time as an EMT-B). During this year, I found more confidence in my work and studies, feelings of support and encouragement from staff, and rewards from hard work. I was also able to sign up easily for academic accommodations for the first time in my life! I loved my time at Columbus State within this year! I never thought I would love school or receive my first 4.0 GPA in the spring and summer semesters. For the first time, school finally felt fulfilling for me. After Attending Columbus State: I decided to leave C-State after a full academic year, and I pursued a BSN degree through another local school. I often look back at my time at C-State and regret that I did not take more classes here while saving a decent amount of money! I would suggest night classes if you are willing and able. I found that students were more likely to be hard working, more mature, disciplined, and also employed. I also found professors who taught night classes were often from OSU and more understanding. Generally my teachers were all very competent, funny, and held experience in the world. The only negative experience that I found was dealing with C-Stat's Police department staff and accessing their gym/locker room. Students must sign up manually for the gym locker rooms every semester at C-State's Police department and then wait for several days for your card to be accepted from security/police. This system seems dated and non-productive. I feel like this process should be easily automated. This issue led to a negative experience I had with a police officer that identified as Sergeant Diamond. I felt like this officer escalated my personal situation while being disrespectful and patronizing. Another time I was eating a meal in my car between classes when a police car pulled up to me and asked why I was parked between two spots in an empty parking lot and then asked me to pick a spot. I'm sure the police department deals with things they don't want to. I could have been lucky and experienced two poor attitudes on hard days, but I do not feel like the police department is fulfilling their mission that states they want to provide "exceptional customer service" for their students based on my only two experiences with them. I would take a look at how the police staff is trained at C-State.Connor Hill

I have enjoyed Columbus State and majority of the people I’ve met here while on track to my BA but this college needs some serious restructuring. The biggest thing I wish Cstate would look into is their faculty. When I go to ratemyprofessor.com and see many of them at a 1 to 2 star rating, that concerns me. I have personally had good and bad professors here and majority of the good ones were adjunct professors, the bad ended up being tenured faculty. I wish the college would look into the gripes students have and start to question whether or not they should be hiring adjunct professors to replace them. The only other major issue I’ve had is from advisors. The point of the advisor is to advise the student on their education path, but when I have a genuine question or concern, interrupting/having a snarky attitude doesn’t come off as professional to me. One last thing, please talk with the finance department about putting a budget together for another parking garage. I don’t go during peak hours anymore but when I did parking was atrocious. Pros -cheap -effective (sometimes) -some great professors Cons -unprofessional faculty at times -parking -communication from facultyEric Hudyk

It will be 6 weeks this semester (Spring 2019) before CSCC releases financial aid refunds. I cannot believe they get away with this! OSU is 9 days after the start of the semester! Some people rely on these excess funds to survive another semester of school! This should be illegal and I’m pretty sure it is because according to federal financial aid funds are to be released up to a max of 14 days after the start of a semester! Insane to make people wait 6 weeks+ to receive their refund. Also, parking is obnoxious here any time of day. It also seems to me that each department does not have a good linear structure of teaching so each professor is just kind of doing their own thing whichever way they feel like doing it. Some classes are too long some are too short. It really feels like no one is in control here it’s just a free for all I guess. Employees are not friendly in any way shape or form. Honestly the only good thing about this school is how cheap it is. “You get what you pay for.” 🤷‍♂️614 Realness

I love the Wexner Center. My dad regularly took me as a kid in the early 90s and it was seminal in my identity. I took my two young children (at their request!) and it was great! Definitely the perfect size for kids. We saw the Prehistory show and even though the front desk person said it had "sensitive themes," I thought it fantastic. We moved through the space pretty quickly and I was able to help explain the highlights in a kid-friendly way. The security guard at the back was the best and encouraged us to try the headphones and guided us towards some exhibits she thought the kids might like (they did!) I also truly love the building. It's wild and the kids loved the narrow staircases. I had forgotten about the staircase to nowhere until my oldest ran into the plexi at the top. It instantly took me back to my childhood and I remembered how much I loved the birds eye view at the top.Alison

I have been to several art museums but have never been treated so horribly as we were here last night. We were out celebrating our anniversary and felt incredibly unwelcome. From the guards following so closely behind us that I could reach out and touch them to the other guards who yell at you for pointing, it was such an uncomfoetable experience that we just left. I cannot believe I paid money to get treated like a little kid who can't be trusted to respect anything. I will never be visiting again. There are many art museums in Ohio that have better Arr and treat guests as they should: guests.Sam Berry

Beautiful building with wonderfully curated exhibitions. It's always stunning and thought-provoking no matter what you are there to see or do. Staff are personable and put a high emphasis on catering to those with accessibility needs. There is food and places to leave coats. There is also security. Worth a visit! It's always inspiring to those with creative minds. Again, the staff are wonderful and very accepting.Sari Kitchen

This is our first venture here with kids, and I must say the Columbus Museum of Art is 100% wonderful. Everyone we have talked to has been super friendly and helpful. The artwork is inspiring and I was blown away to see works by Picasso and Monet. There are plenty of interactive items for kids. Admission is $18.00 for adults $9.00 for kids(4 and up)/seniors/students Free for little ones Parking is an additional $5.00, and a gift shop or cafe purchase will validate. They also have a partnership with other museums around the country, so a membership at another museum may cover the admission! We have an Ohio History Connection membership and they are partnered! In conclusion, I absolutely recommend coming here and coming back!!! Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
No

Price for adult entry
$16–20Matthew Woods

We live in the Cincinnati area but just love the Columbus area for its zoo and decided to check out the museums and area. We happen to be here on a Sunday so the museum is free (7$ parking but if you spend 7$ in store or Dining then parking is free) The museum is great, well organized and quite beautiful. If you are going and not seeing any special exhibits then you just need a few hours. If you want to see the special exhibits, I believe they were 10$ each. My husband loves to read everything so I check out the pieces I love the most with him and wander and this time I sat and wrote some notes in a lovely courtyard in the middle of the art museum. Visited on
WeekendJenny Infosino

HANDS DOWN the best place to get married/host reception in Columbus Ohio. I have been a Columbus wedding photographer for over 10 years. When I say that the Columbus Museum of Art does it right, just believe me! They always give a 10/10 experience. Alyx and the CMA team are absolutely phenomenal! Not only do they have the best staff, the spaces inside and even outside of the Museum are just breath-taking! Derby Court is my favorite space in the whole city to host a ceremony or reception! If you are considering getting married here, just do it! You will not regret it! Cheers! -Ben (Storyteller Adams-Columbus Wedding Photographer) Visited on
WeekendBen Adams

Marburn Academy has been such a blessing to our family. When our daughter struggled with reading in K-1, our school district said that all kids mature at different times and that since she was so bright she would catch on. In 2nd grade, they continued to say the same thing so we decided to look for external help. We went to a vision physical therapy clinic because a neighbor had success with that for her son. That didn’t work. We hired a private tutor and sought a professional diagnosis from Marburn Academy. That professional diagnosis that she is dyslexic is what gave us the evidence we needed to get our school district to put her on an IEP. Her IEP in 3rd grade had her in a daily small reading group resulting in slow progress, so we decided it was time to immerse her in an Orton-Gillingham program. Similar to learning a foreign language, kids can learn some word through an hour a day, but to be truly fluent immersion is the best. We chose Marburn Academy. Marburn Academy transformed our daughter. She hated going to school before Marburn. While she wasn’t thrilled to be leaving all of her friends, within the first week she was jumping out of the car and skipping into the building. She would get in the car when I picked her up and say, “I had a great day!” What has made it an exceptional experience for our daughter? 1. Family Environment – The staff makes all of the students feel like family. Teachers and kids are greeting each other by name and high-fiving each other whenever I am in the building. 2. Teacher to Student Ratio – Being in a classroom with less than 16 students and having 2 teachers (1:8 ratio max) means she is constantly getting help when she isn’t understanding. 3. Immersion – Having the OG fundamentals reinforced during all classrooms, whether it is science, social studies, or math is making her “fluent”.Crystal Carstens

As parents it's very difficult to see your child struggle in school, which is why we are so happy that we found Marburn Academy for our daughter. During her first two weeks of third grade, she realized Marburn is the right place for her. Through the year, she began to show progress in areas we had not seen before and she gained back her confidence. She was no longer dreading going to school and could not wait for Mondays. In addition to the Orton Gillingham instruction, Marburn gives the students so many opportunities to get past their fears and struggles. Marburn's teachers are able to break down both reading and math in a manner where everyone can learn. They also give students the tools they need to stay focused and succeed. With each week we saw progress. For us, we started seeing how comfortable she was being at school. Then we saw her attempting to do math and it eventually led to her attempting to read signs, labels, mail and other everyday items. Finally, she began raising her hand in class and became an active participant. Each time she puts herself out there and attempts to do math or read we consider that a huge achievement. We also saw her try new things beyond the classroom. She had lines in the school play and has requested more for the next school year. She also learned how to ride a bike during PE class and was able to participate in the lower school bike ride. In her words the bike field trip was, "Awesome!" We know we still have a long road ahead of us. However, it's the right road and it's here in Central Ohio. We are so fortunate to have this school in our area. No other school can give our daughter this type of education. Hands down enrolling her in Marburn was the best decision we made.Julie Hinds

Marburn Academy has been a lifesaver not only for our daughter but for our family as well. For years my daughter has struggled with reading comprehension due to her hearing loss and we struggled with finding the help she needed to succeed and feel confident. From the moment we began the process of applying, my daughter was happy and had hope, hope that she could learn differently but also exactly how she needed to learn. She transitioned seamlessly for her 4th grade year and made new friends. She also found teachers who guided her in the Orton Gillingham method. She found confidence in reading, she found confidence in deciphering sounds and most importantly she found friends who were just like her. Home life changed as well, no more fighting to do homework, some days she even looked forward to it. I love that when she discovers a new way to learn a concept she teaches us! While the school year did not end as we had hoped, I can say that Marburn did an incredible job of engaging the kids and setting schedules so they could stay on top of what they were learning. For anyone who is a parent and you are at your wit's end on how to find help for your child to succeed, I encourage you to consider Marburn and see for yourself what we have experienced with our own child.Anne Goodman

This place has a wonderful staff that has accepted me like family. I dearly love them. Our friendships have grown for almost 3 years now. Chef Jason, runs a tight ship, the food is 5 star quality. They pay attention to detail. All the food that comes out of their kitchen has to be perfect or it won't come out. Plan events here, you will be surprised, food is healthy & delicious. Shrimp fried rice & Roast beef open face is to die for. Not kidding. Eating is believing.Theresa Oskins

Love Reeb & they give 5 star quality food here. Free lunch or buy, up 2 you & your income. Food is bangging !! People are nice & friendly every visit. Consistant in care !! Amanda, will guide you 2 your place if needed. This woman is kindest of all. She is your first encounter there. Front door, love her…Theresa Oskins

I really love this place! All three of my boys have gone here. And i feel like they were super prepaired for kindergarten. I would definitly recommend!Rica Luv

Very cool place with so much to see, for the very young to adults. Grab a map and wander around. I found myself having to stop the kids from just running up to an exhibit and touching everything and if it didn’t “do” anything, they’d run to the next thing- there is a lot of reading involved before you can do the actual activity. So, I had to call them back, read the instructions to them, then it was actually a cool thing to do. My kids were ages 8-12. They just wanted to physically do everything without really knowing what they were supposed to be learning about. So, adults, keep up and get engaged along with them so they know how to complete the activities and maybe learn something from them. The Marvel exhibit is cool, but I’m not a fan of the extra charge to see it. The outdoor courtyard stuff is fun and there’s a playground out front of the building too. There’s a cafe and gift shop. So much to do and see, could be an all day thing if you want to get your money’s worth. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Not sure

Price for adult entry
$21–30Brooke Robinson

We absolutely had a blast at COSI! We were trying to fit a lot in and definitely needed more time and we were there for 5 hours. My little girl was three at the time and we did have to pay for her. I am a teacher so I did get entry free which was so nice! If I wouldn't have checked out the counter and paid cash I never would have known that so I'm glad we didn't prepay. The activities were fun and engaging. There were so many sections that we couldn't really do with our girl because of her age so we are looking forward to going back multiple times as she's growing. The tot area was okay for her. She is almost four so she was a little bored up there. She really enjoyed the house area. We really loved multiple areas where my husband and I could have stayed there for hours playing! I love that they had an interactive space where they could make parachutes and test them out! We really had fun in that area as well. I could go on and on… So much fun exploring science! Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
No

Price for adult entry
$21–30Brandy Hart Carroll

This place is by far the funnest, largest and most informative and fun science museum I have ever been too in my life. The fact they have the marvel display right now going on is just the icing on the cake. This place is large. A lot to see. We didn’t cover anything outside, the entire kids are and I know we missed stuff in there and still spend over 5 hours going thru everything. Do not miss the planetarium show. I’d say get there about 10 mins or more early to be sure you get a good seat. I don’t know if the marvel exhibit is brining more people in or if it’s always that busy but for our show at 130 it filled in pretty good. If your a complainer about social distancing or a mask wearer don’t under rate somewhere returning to normal. Don’t go. If you don’t care like we don’t, if your in the area definitely go. This was one of the main highlights of our trip coming out here.Shawn Leriche

An interesting museum in the house that James Thurber lived in and wrote about. Thurber was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He became a writer and cartoonist. He spent much of his career writing and drawing for the "New Yorker" magazine. The house is furnished much as it was in 1917.Joseph Swartz

I have been reading Thurber for over 50 years. Visiting the house I had read about so often was wonderful. The stories were made real for me. I highly recommend visiting the house to all Thurber fans, even if only to see the stairs the ghost ran up.Claudia Brooke

A short walk from the museum of art! As a huge Thurber fan I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the restored house in the self guided tour. Lots of Thurber memorabilia as well as a nice gift shop and friendly staff.Avram Granett

Awesome experience. Butterflies were active and awesome to look at and every room I went into felt refreshing! There were also massive and amazing glass pieces that were shown all throughout the conservatory that was so fun to look at. Great place to stop by and look at beautiful plants and feel the positive energy. The facility was very clean and easy to walk through. Staff was incredibly kind as well :). I went on Thursday at 1pm and it wasn't too busy but I'm sure it's a different story on the weekends. Parking was also free so that's a plus!Allisya M

This place was so cute, and so pretty at night with all the Christmas lights lit up. My friend and I even enjoyed the space designated for kids (I need that mushroom shaped drum), and we got to see the inside and outside for a couple of hours before it closed. I loved all of it, and we got to get some small things from the gift shop too!! We want to go back when it snows and sometime in the spring. Definitely worth the money and trip time!!Quianna Blanc

We had some time to burn before an event so we decided to check out this place. I did not expect to stay there for an hour and a half! There were so many gorgeous plants/trees. My favorite things were the bonsai trees and the railway outside with various carved wooden houses. Each area had a theme like animal, fairy tale, European, and wild west and the craftsmanship was phenomenal. The glass work throughout was a nice added touch as well.Madeline P

I have attended many public events, over the years, at Broad Street Presbyterian Church. Most of those events have had a "social justice" theme; at least twice, buses leaving for "social justice" rallies in other cities have departed from the Broad Street Presbyterian Church parking lot. Several years ago, I attended a special invitation-only event that had honored a now-retired Presbyterian minister for his many years of service to the community. I have also attended at least five pollworker training classes, sponsored by the Franklin County Board of Elections, at Broad Street Presbyterian Church. Since I am a non-driver, the one thing that I always have to remember whenever I travel to Broad Street Presbyterian Church by bus [or by walking] is that the entrance to that church is off of the parking lot [on the north side of the building] rather than off of E. Broad St. Broad Street Presbyterian does a lot of very important work in the community.Bob Roehm

This church has great community outreach programs. It also has made an admirable effort to advocate for the people who live in the neighborhood where it is located, unlike other churches that have abandoned the area and its people. It is generally a friendly church if you’re a person who is seeking a place to attend services. A large majority of the members are upper middle class/upper class whites, and I would say the membership is not racially or economically diverse (unless one is setting a very low standard for those traits), though there is some diversity among the church’s employees. It strives to be a “welcoming and inclusive” church, but among the membership, in most respects, there are definitely insiders and outsiders.Puddy Watt

THEY ARE THE MOST RUDE PEOPLE AT THIS PANTRY I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH I would give them zero stars if I could They are giving 10 boxes of food to people driving brand new expeditions N BMW. Give me a break, get rid of your vehicle and get a used one and u can pay for your food. Help the people that really need help. The lady who runs the food PANTRY is rude and they play favorites at this pantry. Sorry but if you got a new vehicle then u don't need free food.Victor Goode (Vic)

I’m not a girl, but I used the pool. Great facility. Speaker system. TVs. Digital clocks. Bungee cord. Paddles. Fins. Pull Buoys. 8 lanes. Cold water. Good ventilation. Great facility. Waiting area. New building. Easy to get in/out of the pool. Handicapped accessible.H. F.

I enrolled my son in this program with the expectation that he would learn basic coding skills to build upon his interest. This program has completely exceeded my expectations. They don't just follow a checklist of things to learn. They really work with the kids to meet them where they are at in the skill progression. The coaching is top notch! The small groups are extremely helpful in really helping the kids understand the what and why of programming. I could not be happier with this program.Lisa Sosa

My son has been attending the Coder School in Westerville for a couple months now. It is the favorite part of his week! All of the staff are great and easy to work with, and my son really likes his coach. The curriculum is relevant because he is learning to code in languages that are used in corporations, but he is coding games/programs that he is interested in so he is engaged and eager to keep learning. Thank you!Joseph Cable

My son is 11 and has been taking code coaching classes for a few months. He was interested in game development and his coach Dakota has been really wonderful structuring the lessons based on his interests. He has learned so much about coding in just the past few months and loves going to class each week. If your child has an interest in coding, theCoderSchool is definitely a great place to learn.Meghan Zhang

Courtney and the entire staff at Balanced have provided a great launching pad for our little one; he starts kindergarten in the fall, and we’ll look back fondly at his time here. The school is clean and bright, with extra considerations for busy parents like grab and go snacks and coffee, as well as Wednesday night pickup meals for families. The teachers seemed truly caring and interested in my kiddo, and made time for little chats at pickup to discuss what my son had been busy with during the day. It was obvious that the overall philosophy and energy of the school was one of gentle guidance. Extra programming like Nature Time, Water Wednesdays in the summer, and the occasional pirate story hour, as well as sweet kid-made gifts for Mother’s/ Father’s Day etc all reflected the thoughtful touches that made this school special. Great job, Courtney and Team, we’ll miss you!Lara Pipia

My son and I are so grateful for BFA Clintonville! The staff and teachers have really made us feel welcome and part of the family, and I feel so comfortable leaving my son in their care. He is learning so much! I live for the regular updates throughout the day, and as a result I feel like I really know what he is doing every day. But it goes beyond just the classroom: As a single mum it can be challenging to juggle everything and make sure your child has all the experiences you want them to have. BFA brings many of those experiences into the classroom for him and makes my life easier with their on-the-go food offerings and weekly meals! I feel like BFA Clintonville misses nothing, and I honestly don't know how we would manage without them! I happily recommend BFA to everyone!!Alison Bennett

We recently relocated from Columbus due to work and the community of BFA in Clintonville is by far what we will miss the most. Our daughter was there for about 2 years and had amazingly positive experiences in each classroom. The center gracefully navigated pandemic issues, went above and beyond to keep parents informed and connected to the classroom, and had an incomparable menu. The grab and go food and coffee options and ability to order a family dinner every Wednesday gave us 100% confidence in the nutrition and quality of BFA’s kitchen. Events like trunk or treat and the community we felt while at BFA will be lifelong memories. My only complaint to the director Courtney is that she has forever ruined future daycare options for us – there’s simply no comparison 🙂Mary McKeever

Axon is a super high-quality facility. The coaches are top notch, the equipment is fantastic, and most importantly, IT IS SO CLEAN. They offer a lot of time slots to accommodate busy schedules, I especially love the lunchtime class. The classes are thoughtfully planned and the coaches have options for every person of every skill level. As far as price, don’t let it turn you off. You’re getting a truly top notch experience AND you’re supporting a local business. The owners are wonderful. If you join unlimited and really utilize it, your “per class” price can very well be in the single digits. I’m really enjoying being a member and I’m feeling good in my body thanks to the workouts 😇Shelby M

This gym and the coaches are SPECTACULAR. As someone who has struggled with the health/fitness industry and unhealthy programs in the past, it is so refreshing to work out in a positive and supportive environment. Everything is at your own pace (with encouragement from the coaches of course) and you are really given the space to succeed. I cannot recommend this gym enough and have had amazing results after only going for 4 months! You should really check it out, even if it's just for one class.Melanie Guinto

I've bounced back and forth between big group classes, diy workouts, & personal trainers for years. By the third week of AXON classes, I'm hooked and getting great workouts. The pricing is fair, the trainers are fun/diverse, and the small class size gives just the right amount of personal attention without the cost of 1 on 1 training. It's also affordable to keep a Fitness Loft membership to fill in the gaps.Jason Hottle

Attending We Can Code IT was one of the best decisions I have made in professional life. I have spent 15 years in restaurant management and i was ready for a change. I had gone to college for a IT based business degree, but after graduating in 2005 with a Bachelors in Business Administration I went into restaurant management. I wanted to pursue a career in IT, but my knowledge was 15 years out of date. There are two competing coding bootcamps in Columbus, this one and TechElevator. I cannot comment much on them as I am not completely aware of their program because I have not personally attended it. But what I can tell you is that TechElevator is more classroom focused and it’s where Huntington and Chase send their employees to get training. That’s why it’s harder to get in. Also, at WCCI you work in groups similar those in most software development teams at organizations you might work for upon graduation. WCCI does a great job at teaching the basics of Object Oriented Programming, Java and other basic principles within the tech stack and then teaching you how to dig deeper on your own to solve the problems you encounter… just like when you actually get a job and encounter problems on a project while on the job! At We Can Code IT, you will likely interact with people who just cruise their way through the program. But who cares? They are the ones wasting $14,000+ to not learn anything. I enjoyed being in groups where there were weaker/less knowledgeable students as it forced me to step up my game and learn more to complete a project. Some of my fellow students were bitter about this, but I am not, I am employed in the field and I learned more and improved because I put the work in. The instructors and staff were all top notch and were all very helpful. I think more structure in regards to what materials/resources to utilize for extra course work would be beneficial. Overall it was a great experience, you cannot go wrong with either bootcamp in Columbus as the outcome will be more on how much effort you put in, but if I will always recommend people to We Can Code IT as the first option. The people who are not successful are the ones who don’t contribute or put in the work before bootcamp or when they go home at night after class.Matt Fry

When I came to WeCanCodeIT, I was at a crossroads in my life. I'd been working in a low-level tech job for a couple years, but knew I wanted to get into development at some point. I started looking around at local bootcamps and really connected with WCCI's mission to help diversify tech. I went to one of their information sessions and met some of their staff and was struck immediately by how much they cared for their students (both present, and past). I seriously can't say enough to fully encapsulate how incredible the staff of this bootcamp is. They are smart, empathetic and care deeply about their jobs and the success of their students. I enrolled in the hybrid-bootcamp course, so I could continue working full-time. The curriculum was excellent and engaging and I was always excited to get to work on the weekly projects and learn something new. The instructor encouraged us to be as creative as we wanted, which kept the work interesting and led to vastly different-looking results among classmates, which was so fun to see. In addition to the development piece of the curriculum, we had sessions with a success advisor. These sessions were incredibly helpful in crafting a good developer resume, preparing for technical interviews and generally growing confidence. It was clear from the beginning of these sessions that they wanted each of us to figure out what we wanted from a job and make sure we landed at a company where we'd be happy. It was refreshing to never be pushed to interview at an enterprise company just to get the job placement numbers. I started my first developer job roughly a month and a half after graduating from the bootcamp and have never been happier at work. I wouldn't have gotten to where I am without WCCI, and I would urge anyone looking to get into development to seek them out. My experience with them is by far the best educational experience I've ever had and I'll never stop being grateful for it.Eleutherian Wormwood

I recently graduated from We Can Code it in September of this year (2021) and had a great experience. Before We Can Code It, I had relatively zero coding experience. I tried learning myself on Free Code Camp before thinking there had to be an accelerated way. That's when I discovered boot camps. The magic of WCCI, and what set WCCI apart for me, was the diversity within the program. The diversity of cultures and work experiences and the diversity of thought here is just so rich. I really wish I could replicate it in all areas of my life. I also can't say enough about the instructors. Our cohort had individuals working day shifts, night shifts, weekend shifts, you name it. And still, it felt like our instructors were always available. In addition to our classroom sessions that ran four days out of the week, instructors made time during the days and evenings each week for study sessions, and they had daily office hours for 1 on 1 meetings. It really was above and beyond. In terms of career readiness, We Can Code It had us create things you would expect, like a resume, a cover letter, a LinkedIn profile, but other things go much beyond that. We also created a list of our non-negotiables, in terms of things that we want in our next job, a list of questions important to us individually to ask in a job interview, and we even did some mock interviews to practice our skills and interviews with people in the tech industry already. Overall, I really couldn't have asked for more out of a boot camp. My experience was great. ***Update*** I was hired as a Front End Developer shortly after I posted this review. Thus far, my feelings about WCCI remain the same. I’ve felt extremely prepared to enter my career and I’ve been especially grateful for the time that WCCI spends on teaching on agile methodology and version control. Those lessons made my transition from boot camp student into a developer role much easier.Zachary T

I didn't have much interest in choir when I was first enrolled by my parents at the age of 14, but it soon grew to be my favorite out of school activity and it became the hobby I never knew I wanted. My singing and sight reading improved greatly, and what I've always loved the most about this choir is that we get to sing so many traditional folk songs in so many different languages. The choir is very much like another family, we not only had a blast touring around the world together, but we also all care about each other and have cultured life long friendships. I've made some unforgettable memories, which is why when I heard that Tatiana created an adult choir, I wasted no time registering and coming back to practice. I had always missed choir when I left for college 7 years ago, so I am glad that I could return and sing once again.Megana Viddam

At first I was scared about auditioning for the choir, but Tatiana, the choir director put my nerves at ease. Soon after going the choir, I made many supportive life long friends, was singing with glowing confidence, could sight read quicker and was enjoying how we were all helping each other improve. The challenging repertoire was exciting, the practices were fun and flew by, and before long we were off on tours to places like Montreal, Chicago and even had the amazing opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall. Since leaving the choir, I have preformed with the women’s chorus at the University of Cincinnati’s Conservatory of Music and traveled to places like New Orleans and Nashville on tour. I have even performed several solos with the choir, and I owe that all to Tatiana's kindness and skills!Ariel Miller

My kids have been members of this choir for over 10 years. They love the music, the challenge, the other kids and their choir directors – and they sound beautiful! These are kids that had no special training before they joined the choir. Tatiana Kats and the other choir directors teach them with respect and challenge them to grow. My children have experienced choir competitions, have travelled in Ohio, the US and to other countries, and one of them got to meet and perform for the president and first lady of the United States. I highly recommend listening to some of the recordings on the website. I don't ever have to argue with them to go. 🙂tanya Rosen

I was a member of the Columbus International Children's Choir and it is an experience I will never forget. From competing in the World Choir Games to performing around the world in some of the most iconic artistic hubs, Tatiana Kats and the other teachers provided a wonderful serious yet greatly enjoyable experience to each of us. I developed greatly as a singer and I learned to love art in a way that I did not think was possible. I would recommend this experience to anyone interested in developing as an artist or in immersing yourself with talented teachers and kids that love art.Niki Grotewold

I sang in the CICC and took art classes at CMA for over a decade. From traveling all over the world and making lifelong friends, it was one of the best experiences of my life. Oh and it was also a world class musical education – how many kid’s choirs get to sing in front of the President of the United States or on the Great Wall of China or to win the World Choir Games? Highly recommend!Lydia Utkin

I highly recommend this academy to families who are looking for professional, caring, and highly acclaimed musicians and instructors to teach your children music. Not only did my three daughters receive solid music theory and numerous high-profile performance opportunities; but they were surrounded by rich cultural diversity within the choir that broadened their worldview.rhonda shappert

All three of our children have gone through or are currently enrolled at little dreamers. I am so glad we found this place 6 years ago. As new parents the whole daycare experience can be overwhelming but little dreamers put us at ease and allowed us to transition back to work without worry. The food is top notch (shout out to miss Margie) and they also provide just about everything your child could need during the day (diapers, wipes, etc). Most of all, they support my kids emotionally, there are occasional tears at drop off but they always offer such loving support by the time I get to work I usually have a good received a picture of them smiling and playing with their friends.Annette Haines

We toured several daycare centers when expecting our first child and as soon as we walked into LDBB, we instantly knew it was exactly the right fit for our family. Now 7 years later and with our second child in his last year at Little Dreamers, we know for a fact that was the best decision we ever made! The teachers and administrators make great connections with the kids and are wonderful caretakers. We'll be so sad when our youngest transitions out next year, but we are forever grateful for everyone there that has had such a positive impact in our children's lives!Lynsay Reardon

My son has been attending LDBB since July of this year when he was 3 months old and he absolutely adores his teachers. Each and everyday I get a picture of him smiling and having so much fun. I love the curriculum that is done with him everyday and the enrichment programs each week that are provided as well. The cherry on top is the homemade and organic baby food that they provide and is available for me to purchase to take home. It makes a working mamas life so much easier! Thank you LDBB for all you do!Morgan Smoke

Words cannot express how amazing this place and the people are at the School of Rock Gahanna. Our kids absolutely love it here, and are learning so much. My 8yr old daughter has a dream of being a star and at the School of Rock they treated her like she was one. She was able to perform at some very popular local places and feels like she is famous. She is not the easiest child to deal with (8 yr old girl filled with drama and likes to be the boss) but the staff at the school of rock works so well with her and they are teaching her so much about music and life! We highly recommend this place. If you or your child has any desire to play an instrument or sing, definitely pick this place! We have made some lifelong friends! Thank you School of Rock for EVERYTHING!Renee Drewes

My family and I really enjoyed the experience at SOR Gahanna. Kids did rookies class and private lessons. Both of those were enjoyable and worth while. The staff is amazing, encouraging, knowledgeable, and has a true passion for music. I personally, as I would wait for kids to get done, would sit in the waiting room and just talk music with staff. I would recommend School of Rock Gahanna to anyone of all ages. Love the concept.Alan Carlson

We recently brought our son there for vocal lessons. Very professional, knowledgeable, and overall helpful. Staff is polite, environment is fun, great location. Our son made amazing progress in a short time. Looking to get your child involved in music this is the place to go!Shawn Gallant

My nephew has been a student at Little Dreamers Big Believers since he was an infant and I can’t say enough about what an enriching experience it’s been for him. His teachers have always been so kind and encouraging with him and it’s easy to see that he feels safe and well-loved there. I love seeing all his photos from school; he’s constantly exposed to many new and fun experiences and the curriculum seems both challenging and enriching – the joke in our family is always how good it would be to live a day in his life! The classrooms, enrichment rooms, and outdoor play place are always clean and the school works to incorporate plenty of activities to utilize them all to the fullest. When I pick him up from school he’s always so excited to share what he enjoyed throughout the day and the adventures he’s had with friends. I’d highly recommend the school to anyone looking for a welcoming, stimulating, and attentive stepping stone for their developing little one.Kate Dardis

Little Dreamers will always have a special place in our family’s heart. Since the day we dropped off our first daughter in the nursery, the staff and teachers have been a consistent source of support. At each age and with each new classroom, the teachers are so helpful and pay attention to each child’s needs, making everyone feel comfortable. The teachers and staff truly are like family to us and our kids love going there. I will be honestly be sad when our last child leaves as the school has been a huge part of our parenthood journey! I couldn’t recommend a better child care facility to help grow and raise your children of all ages.Jessie Ambrose

We have been using LDBB for 3.5 years, first for full-time care and then returning for summers when our daughter was on break from preschool. We have had wonderful teachers and amazing administrators, which is why we keep coming back! They do a great job of building a variety of activities and keeping the parents informed, which is really important to me. The Harrison West facility (the one we use) is always clean and in good shape too. We definitely recommend it!Reva Pollack