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    MacEwan University

    MacEwan University

    (24 reviews)

    I went here in the late 90s for my diploma and now I am finding more reasons to attend. I went to…read moresee The Crucible here. We were in a theater upstairs. I found the space unusual because it was all around, which I think would make it harder to coordinate a play because there is no front or back. They seemed to make it work. The acting was decent and I love seeing the passion of the students. Definitely will be here again for events. And for the student, smaller class sizes, more one on one attention, close to downtown and LRT and an easy to maneuver campus make it worth the extra cost.

    I began a Certificate program by taking a few online courses. The BlackBoard online learning…read moreplatform was fairly easy to log into and use to submit and view assignments, have online discussions, and access resources. I decided to complete all my courses online and it was great so I didn't have to go into MacEwan except to write exams or do a presentation. The exams were after work hours so it was convenient for me working and taking courses. The buildings were easy to find classrooms and I only ever bought food from the Tim Hortons and it could be a long line. Most of the instructors were fairly good to reply back promptly when I had questions or concerns. There was one instructor that wasn't very good and when I shared my concerns with the Department, they were very open to hearing my feedback. The only issue I had was with the admissions department who act like they don't care about providing decent service and walk around with the ho hum attitude.

    Edmonton Sport Institute

    Edmonton Sport Institute

    (4 reviews)

    My body hates me. Sports season rolls around four times a year for me, and I always end off every…read moreseason with various injuries: stress fractured tibias, heel pain, knee pain, mashed up fingers, bleeding toes. To say that I play pretty hard and don't think about the consequences is a bit of an understatement. I visited the ESI after a fairly bad injury to my right leg that had left me with some nerve damage - meaning I was having trouble actually using my foot to walk, which scared me pretty badly. After a bit of googling, I found ESI and sent them an email outlining what I had done and my symptoms - I am not a professional athlete and I had already had x-rays done at a medicentre claiming "nothing was broken," so I was nervous as to whether my case was actually legitimate or not. Low and behold, I was emailed back almost immediately by the admin staff, asking me to call in and make an appointment. They were able to find me an appointment within a few days of sending that email, which is an amazing feat for any doctor's office. I went in and saw Dr Gregg and he was a wonderful doctor - really understood that my active life is important to me and gave me the facts straight without being unfriendly. He was confident and knowledgeable and I walked out (well, hobbled out) feeling really great that I had found a solution to some of my injuries. He explained a lot of things about my feet and legs that no other doctor has taken the time to explain to me. I have also had the pleasure of seeing David, one of the individuals at the ESI who does orthotics making and fitting. Booking several appointments with him for the various fittings and consultation was very easy and he seemed to really love his trade and be genuinely concerned for my health. I have been wearing my orthotics for almost a month now and have seen severe improvements in my running stride and my pronation. It is scary how many injuries came out of those elements alone and how long it took for me to find a doctor in Edmonton who actually figured that out. The clinic itself is very nice and clean, and includes a large physiotherapy space on site. All orthotics are also made on site, which is nice to know. If you have any problems with muscle pain, injuries, mobility issues or foot pain, I definitely recommend calling and getting yourself in to see the doctors at the ESI. It's really great to find a medical centre that is going to get you the answers you need to be active and pain-free.

    I was referred by the ER Physician and was able to get an appointment very quickly. The clinic was…read moreeasy to get to with ample parking and easy to get into. I was seen almost immediately and my injury, treatment and prognosis were carefully explained to me. I am very pleased and only wish I knew about this clinic the last time!

    St Joseph Catholic High School - The letter the school sent my parents

    St Joseph Catholic High School

    (4 reviews)

    I want to begin by saying that I truly believe Saint Joseph's has outstanding learning…read moreopportunities, strong academic programs, and some incredible teachers. However, I feel the school's administrative staff--including the principal and vice principals--have failed to effectively support the potential of these programs, particularly for students with unrecognized learning disabilities, mental health challenges, or those simply in need of greater communication and understanding. Throughout my time at Saint Joseph's, I often felt unheard and dismissed by office staff. I enrolled in 2023 specifically for the GCL program. Unfortunately, due to my own struggles, I fell behind and transferred to Cardinal Collins. However, I was told I would be able to return to Saint Joseph's for Grade 11. While I was there in Grade 10, I was placed in the foods program--a class that became overwhelming for me due to sensory overstimulation. I asked to be transferred to a different class because I had floor all day other then my foods clad at the end of the day, but my request was ignored by the office. Despite explaining my challenges, they didn't consider it a valid reason to change my schedule. They also don't let students in general change there schedules unless it's a within a certain timeframe but I believe it's not enough time for actual figure out if you like that class Along with that in grade 10 a girl who happened to be on the spectrum took a picture up my skirt, along with many other girls with picture proof of her, taking pictures of others up their skirts AND the school found pictures on her phone up many girls skirts/dresses and we were simply told that they cannot make a criminal case out of it because she is autistic and doesn't understand the social rights and she went completely unpunished and was walking around the school with her phone the next day I wasn't looking for a criminal case I was looking for punishment discipline, some type of action to show her it's not right because the only way they will learn is by being taught that that is not right I was violated. I felt extremely violated and many other girls felt violated because of this girl. when my parents called about it, they were simply told we can't give information about other students away even though said student took a picture of my skirt. Returning in Grade 11, my parents had to advocate on my behalf to get me back into Saint Joseph's, specifically for the cosmetology program. That year, I also faced issues in my English class (a Grade 10 course), where my teacher did not support my use of Student Services--even though I struggle with reading, writing, and anxiety. A meeting was held with my parents, teacher, and a vice principal, and while we created a plan, it ultimately didn't help me much. In Science 24 during second semester, I experienced ongoing harassment from another student, who was 18 (I'm 16) despite making it clear I wanted to focus on learning. I brought this to my teacher as well as Student Services, but they had no authority to intervene. I then brought it to the office staff multiple times, and nothing was done to protect my learning environment. There were also instances where I needed space to emotionally regulate, and instead of being supported, I was punished being sent home at the very beginning of the day despite asking to calm down in student services and then go to my class Along with that a male was in the female bathroom and even after I brought a picture proof to the school, the school constable talk to this person, and the person simply said I'm trans and the cop told us that they cannot do anything about it (same one who said that about the girl who took pictures up skirts) now I am not trans phobic but saying you're trans so you can be in the female bathroom with your female friends so you can vape and yap WHAT THE F**K and it's not like he was trying to put effort in to make himself look trans He was gay. He was very openly gay.

    I noticed the google reviews were disabled and I wonder why huh? Well maybe because I was in the…read morespecial ed program in this shithole of a school. It's funny how a few students called out this place and it got them scared of being exposed. Well I'm here to tell you all, that I endured this hell from this place back in 2010 to 2012. The classes were segregated in the basement, so I was essentially trapped and isolated. This forced separation led me to lie and pretend I wasn't in Special Ed to avoid being looked down upon or bullied. It really sucked that I had to lie to make friends. As a result, I had to suppress my emotions, which led to feelings of isolation, inadequacy, and hopelessness. I felt like more of an outsider. My personal growth was severely stunted for years as a result. The core issue lies with the program's lack of care and low expectations. Instead of providing a supportive environment, they would essentially just throw students into work experience programs without even earning a proper education. I never received credits for the 3 years that I attended, never gotten a spar block, got ghosted when I wanted to attend summer school, and never got a diploma. The only thing that I ever achieved in this school was not committing suicide or getting heavily involved in subsistence abuse. After leaving this hell hole, life was really hard. I had to play catch up and I was lost for years. I ended up going to Centre High and that place treated me like actual person instead of a fucking toddler. It really opened up my eyes to the fact that St. Joes and everyone there absolutely failed me. They fed me lies for 3 years and told me there's nothing for me out there. Well, I'm here to say that all the teachers, and the principle can go fuck themselves.

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