Great teachers, involved community, and thoughtful educational programming for parents and…read morecaregivers. We've had a positive experience with the toddler program - all of the teachers and staff has been wonderful and our kid went from big tears at drop off to running in with open arms to greet her teachers and friends. Extremely kind and patient staff is so great at answering all our questions.

Cobb School has been the greatest gift to our family. Our son joined lower elementary as a…read moreMontessori transfer student and has been thriving. We are investing in his formative school years rather than saving for college because the outcomes of authentic Montessori education are well documented, and the proof is in the pudding -- he is happy to go to school each day, his academic progress is evident, and his love of learning has never wavered. The staff are genuinely caring and enthusiastic about maintaining optimal environments that support the development of each and every child. It is really beautiful to witness. An absolute gem in Simsbury, CT!

I only have one more year left (Class of 2014). I am excited and at the same time will miss the…read morecollege life once I graduate. I am not a typical college student. I am a transfer student with an associate's degree, in my mid 20s, work part time, and a commuter. This review breaks down to four categories: academics, administration, campus life, and food (of course food! Can't be a Yelper if the review does not include food!). Academics: If you are new to the college life and have never been enrolled before, then you are pretty much smooth sailing, you will learn which classes you need to take and when you should take them. For a transfer student, you have to make sure if your transfer credits would substitute properly for a class required for your major, otherwise, you may end up taking a class that you don't really need, which is a waste of time and money. ALWAYS form a great working relationship with your professors. Being determined about your coursework and grades, getting help every now and then from your professor or from other sources (eTutoring, the Writing Center) can really give you the boost that you need and help you pass the course. Extra credit varies with professors, if they are offered, do them. I took a course last semester where my professor gave opportunities for extra credit in the form of writing assignments, it did help boost my grade a little and also improved my writing a bit. Take up on anything that may help you succeed in your class. Most importantly, talk with students in your classes to get a general idea of which professors to take, to avoid, and whatnot. This always help! Administration: Some people will have a love/hate relationship with admin (depending on what your major is and what department of study you are dealing with). As a transfer student, I had to make sure my credits were counted towards a transfer course equivalency to avoid retaking a class. Getting credits to count towards the transfer course equivalency might be a hassle, but you have to do it. You'll need signatures from the department chair of whatever type of course you want your transfer credits to count for, the department chair of your major of study, and finally from the dean of the school your major of study is under. Then bring all the signed and dated documents to the registrar, but ALWAYS MAKE A COPY for yourself. I had to do this for a biology class and one person at the registrar's office, Lauren, is really great with helping transfer students with their credits dilemma. Ask for her if you need your credits taken care of. The health services is pretty good. I had the flu, the common cold, and severe seasonal allergies, all in one semester. Of course, I made a few trips to the health services building, and they are great. I got the RX I needed for whatever I had, and it was cheaper getting it directly from the RN than going to CVS if you are full-time student, and the cost is billed to your tuition. I've also been to the counseling and wellness center my first semester there because of stress and returning to school. They are great and will refer you to services outside of campus if you need more help. Campus Life: For the 2013-2014 year, the Breakers game room is now FREE! It does not cost $2/hr anymore just to play pool, table tennis or the gaming systems (PS3, Wii, etc.). Free comes with a price. The school year is only a week in and that place has been packed. But, it's a good place to go and de-stress or take breaks in between studying (or in my case, beat the hubby at pool, LOL!) Can't speak for resident students, but there is plenty to do for commuters. The student center has a nice three story lounge where you can relax, hook up your laptop an catch up on coursework, or even take a SNOOZE if you want to! Pretty much almost once a month, there is always some kind of event going on where you can score some free knick-knacks (keychain, lanyard, stress ball, etc.). The best events is during the warmer months when CCSU has the 'carnival' complete with free fried dough, games, simulators (for alcohol awareness events) and other activities. Semesters sometimes have late night events, such as movie showings or parties. Those are good for residents. Food: I've eaten at Memorial Hall and the Devil's Den (has The Grille, Pandini's, Starbucks and SubConnection, which is similar to Subway), but never tried the Blue Room. Memorial is the typical campus dining, food is ok, but not spectacular. At SubConnection and Pandini's, the fresh subs and salads made to order are delicious and the pizza at Pandini's is pretty good as well. The Grille has some good food also, I found it's best to get their food when it's not busy (my fav is the chicken tenders). Starbucks is, well... Starbucks. The best part is using your Blue Chip card to save 20%! If you don't want any of these, there are plenty of other places near campus to chow down. Hope this review is helpful for anyone. Enjoy your time at CCSU!

Took a tour today with our junior in high school son. Really nice people. Weather was good for this…read moreterrible winter. I imagine it's a good place to go to school if the right fit. Wasn't for us. Which is why you take visits, right!? However, admissions rep who gave the info session was as good or better than others we've seen in the state university system. Note: bookstore inventory for gear is boarderline embarrassing for a D1 school. Clearly want to push you on line. We were not buyers today - in general - but wanted to see. If you're a fan or want gear for your student or athlete - look on line only.

This place was amazing. My son just finished up here and loved it but I have another baby who I…read moresoon plan to enroll. Can't get enough of this place!

This place is top quality and the owner is the friendliest most welcoming person. All 4 of my kids…read morewent here and loved it would 10/10 recommend. The staff is great, they really care.

Don't let the stigma of community colleges fool you…read more This is a wonderful school at a much lower cost than other traditional post-secondary institutions. Majority of the staff are super nice and kind. My professors were amazing; a lot of them were/are not only professionals in their field of study (my Forensic Science instructor, Bob O'Brien, worked under Dr. Henry Lee, otherwise known as the godfather of modern forensics), but amazing and helpful individuals that truly wanted to see their students succeed. Their tutoring/writing center and academic counselors are also wonderful; you just need to seek out their assistance on your own (it's not high school, so there will be no hand-holding here). There's also a book scholarship fund for those who are struggling financially in the Student Affairs office. Definitely seek that out as well if applicable. Also, Robert Turner is THE gentleman to seek out if you plan on transferring in courses or transferring out of the school to another institution. :) Basically, it's a great school with a great price, with a super supportive community. I highly recommend that anyone looking to take some courses, whether it be for personal enrichment or prerequisites for a four-year degree look here first. I plan on completing my Paralegal Certification here once I can secure an 8-5 shift at my fulltime job (so I'll be able to take night classes). :D

Unfortunately, it seems like to staff there with registration and bursar are checks out. I have…read morebeen in contact with these offices for the past month on trying to get a summer class and EVERY-TIME I called including today NOTHING has been done.. and it's so frustrating because it affects my overall graduating timeframe. The summer class would mean for me to graduate in a timeframe that I need to in order for me to move forward with my career. I would really appreciate that the staff would care about their students and the ones that are checked out I will hope their superiors are noticing the amount of errors and the lack of follow through so they can have people who actually want to work there work there.

Yo this school is so fire but can you bring back interior design classes and include Spanish in…read moreevery class

This is a phenomenal school. My three children have attended FVAM. The curriculum is tailored to…read moreeach student so that s/he learns to their full potential whatever their needs may be. The environment is diverse, respectful and responsive. Sharon Healy is an outstanding Head of School and understands child development extremely well. Almost all teachers are trained in Orton-Gillingham (upon which the Montessori reading curriculum is based). This gives added protection to help identify learning/reading issues and to address them at an early age, or at any age as the case may be for transfer students. Now that my two daughters are in college, they realize what a special place FVAM was and plan on sending their own kids!

This school is absolutely amazing. We attended here before moving further south and honestly my…read morechild entered Kindergarten in our new town so well prepared. He reads fluently and is just so well-adjusted socially and emotionally. I completely credit the teachers and staff at FVAM. They took a shy somewhat nervous kid and really did wonders with him. Your child would be in excellent, caring hands at FVAM. Cannot recommend them enough! PS most people don't know, but they do early education (toddlers) and summer camp too. Enjoy!

1,000 better be a good one, ill post one of the best, UConn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more yup 5 stars, one for each MBB trophy, although, if they had 23 stars i could include all the teams! what great opportunities for the students, and the pride for the people of CT! oh, and dont sleep on the ice cream go huskies indeed

I want people to know what these people did to me…read more I came to UConn February 2024 for a routine colonoscopy. I had a long history of colon problems and did this every 5 years. When the procedure was done, I was told I was in great shape and didn't need to come back for 10. Well, 90 days later I was back in their er with abdominal pain. I was given a dose of strong pain meds and when it wore off I was told to leave. I asked what I was to do when the pain returned and was told I was to just go. I have no recall of seeing a doctor that night. 30 days later I was at Manchester memorial complains of the same problem. They did a ct scan and told me that half my colon was infected. I went to icu and was on strong antibiotics for about 30 days. The antibiotics failed to correct the issue and , after 30 days I was transferred to Hartford hospital where my large intestine was removed . I now have a permanent ileostomy. When I complained about this, John Dempsey listened, at first, then my calls went largely unanswered. My life will never be the same. I have diet restrictions, and the starts to kidney disease, "unfortunate side effects ". I will tell my story to anyone who wants to hear it. This hospital is a joke and should be avoided.

Wonderful. Kids spend a ton of time outdoors. Lovely atmosphere to learn and grow. The kids get…read moreto be kids at this school. The owner is wonderful.