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    I just wanted to see if i could check into zzyzx road going at like 90 mph on the way to vegas.. haha

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    CSU Desert Studies Center

    CSU Desert Studies Center

    4.3(120 reviews)
    14.1 km

    Back in 2015, I had the pleasure of visiting Zzyzx Road and the desert compound that sits at the…read moreend of this uniquely named road. I've come back for visits sporadically in the years since I first ventured down this road. Every time I've come here, I found the eerie experience, a solitude that is almost impossible to find in a major city. The solitude is ended when you run into a staff member here, which I've always encountered every time I've visited. From what I gather, the place is safe place to visit... let's keep it that way. Every time I drove down Zzyzx Road, and walked the area at its end, I've never had issues at all. I have indeed come across staff here in every visit, and they had no issue with me whatsoever. Some were friendly, and chatted with me for a bit. They never gave any indication that I was tresspassing, nor did they prohibit me at all from walking around the area. I did ask every time, and every time I was given the OK. There weren't any signs indicating that this place is off limits to the public. Maybe that has changed recently, but there were no such signs or any indications the few times I went there. I last travelled down Zzyzx Road five years ago or so. In reponse to Anne K (the business owner): You picked my review out of many to make this false allegation, despite the fact that plenty of other reviews describe similar experiences. If I was trespassing and committing crimes, then why didn't your staff members have an issue with me? Every time I visited Zzyzx Road, I came across one of your staff members. They were friendly, curteous, and didn't give a single indication that I was doing anything wrong. Also, there were no signs posted that the area was off-limits to the public. If what you say is true, then your staff members could have called law enforcement. Why didn't they do that? It seems that you're cherry picking my review, for motives that are unclear. If you have any issues to report, give the bureau a call (Long Beach Resident Agency). They, above all, should be able to determine who is right or wrong. 2nd response to Anne K (the business owner): I'm not "the most recent review with the most photos." I re-uploaded my photos and updated my review AFTER you left a reply to my original review. My original photos were posted back in 2015. You say that you responded because you were concerned about people "wanting to recreate my photos." If that was true, you would have responded to a more recent review, not my review (which was posted on 2015). Also, you came out making false allegations, claiming that I was illegally trespassing. I stand by what I said. Your staff never indicated any wrongdoing on my part. And back in 2015, there were no signs indicating these areas as closed to the public. Committing defamation is not the way to deal with concerns of trespassing and vandalism. Get it together, Anne.

    I would call this place an off the beaten path little gem. Definitely quiet place to relax and…read moreenjoy some nice desert scenery.

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    Azusa Pacific University - Azusa Pacific University has a main campus in Azusa, 7 regional centers throughout Southern California and offers classes online

    Azusa Pacific University

    2.8(6 reviews)
    144.8 km

    This program was very disorganized from day one. My first day no instructors showed up. Also you…read moreare charged each semester for skill supplies that are not replenished. Also during my last semester the school did not provide critical care equipment to practice with such as A lines ect. Also the turn over with teachers is big and we were told by various professors that the pay for them is not good, which was very unprofessional to tell students. Additionally when clinical started you are doing most of them at high desert hospitals and apu students at these hospitals have a bad reputation for not being efficient with there nursing skills due to the lack of teaching at the school. Also there is another school in this area called Victor valley college that has very strong students so most of the hospitals cater towards these students and apu students get pushed to the side. Emails can also take time to be answered due to the director at this campus having to do lots of jobs to overcompensate for the areas staff is lacking. Lastly I want to add not all the professors were terrible and a few there have a true passion for teaching and are very good at what they do.

    I do not recommend this university to anyone I know, and thank goodness they listen. Not this…read morelocation itself but the establishment is horrible. They advertised a discount because of where I was employed, so being the financially responsible person I am I applied for this university. I reached out to everyone I could about them giving me the discount they were still advertising online and they never did. They didn't stop advertising the discount until months after, I wonder who else they took money from. Make sure you don't rely on their website information before giving them your money. Have it all on the contract.

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    Azusa Pacific University's Mascot the Cougar brings school pride and spirit to Azusa Pacific University events and games!

    Azusa Pacific University - Azusa Pacific University earned a 9-year reaccreditation from WASC in 2013 and holds 14 other specialized accreditations.

    Azusa Pacific University earned a 9-year reaccreditation from WASC in 2013 and holds 14 other specialized accreditations.

    Azusa Pacific University - Azusa Pacific offers 57 bachelor's degrees, 40 master's degrees, 14 certificates, 10 credentials and 9 doctoral programs.

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    Azusa Pacific offers 57 bachelor's degrees, 40 master's degrees, 14 certificates, 10 credentials and 9 doctoral programs.

    Copper Mountain College - CMC's Fighting Cacti teams are centered around the concept of #WeWill!

    Copper Mountain College

    2.8(13 reviews)
    126.0 km

    where i get learned…read more applying is much like any other community college in california. they offer online methods and a walk in option. registering is another story. its strictly walk in only. no online or phone methods available... at this time at least. theres an admissions employee named katie whos amazing. always smiling and very helpful even when things get completely complicated. theres 2 main buildings, an office/bookstore/cafe quad, autoshop, and a gym thats about 1/2 mile from the campus. and for those with access to base, theres classes aboard there also. parking is $20 but theres free public street parking also. the library has most classroom texts on reserve but the single xerox machine can get pretty busy so plan ahead and avoid a pre-class textbook copy rush. most professors offer study sheets, powerpoints, recorded lectures, etc to students so all one must actually do is stay awake during class.. GL

    I feel like the counselors don't really know what they are doing. I registered for classes and then…read moreit came time to start and I wasn't even added to these classes. I was told I had to speak to a counselor so I did and he tried to add me to some classes but was only able to get me wait listed and said to email the teachers and get an add code. I emailed the teachers and one responded back quite rudely and said that was not how this works. Either the teachers are clueless or the counselors are. Idk either way I could have started classes on August but here I am 2 months later waiting for 1 class while my other is still waitlisted. I am going to transfer soon hopefully when we move and i won't have to deal with incompetent people.

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    CMC Auto Tech students enjoy the opportunity to work with Ultra4Next and King of the Hammers.

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    CMC's award-winning newspaper, the Cacti Chronicles, features student reporters and artists.

    Copper Mountain College - CMC's campus in the Mojave Desert also includes a desert tortoise preserve.

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    U.S. Colleges - Victorville - Front view of US Colleges Victorville campus.

    U.S. Colleges - Victorville

    4.6(8 reviews)
    140.5 km

    There are 2 amazing teachers that I highly recommend taking a course with. Mr. Paul for phlebotomy…read moreand Mrs. Candy for CMA. Mr. Paul was so helpful when I got transferred to finish my externship for phlebotomy in Victorville. I was very nervous at first coming in to a new school, but he was so helpful with getting me back in the grove before going in to externship! I couldn't have done it without him! Mrs. Candy has and continues to be an amazing CMA teacher she has also made me want to become an instructor myself. She has been so helpful this far in to my course and couldn't thank her enough for the experience and encouragement that she has given me! Both these teachers have been amazing and deserve more credit than given! Once again I HIGHLY recommend take one of or both of their classes!

    I started my phlebotomy program in April 2025 with the best teacher Mr.Paul. I finished the end of…read moreApril and took my state exam beginning of may. I've waited almost a year just to get placed at a site for my externship and had to get moved three times and finally finished mid January 2026. My experience with the school itself was terrible, the communication is terrible staff is terrible, except Janet. They literally will talk about other applicants that came to enroll after they leave and ive seen it firsthand!! I needed a simple answer to a question that took two minutes and was calling the school all morning no one was answering so i had to drive all the way to the school and as i was walking in the school i was calling and the phone was ringing and jasmine was at her desk talking and laughing with another staff member ignoring the phone when the question i had literally took two minutes. They never have a permanent coordinator for your externship they're money hungry. As long as you pay / make your payments on time they can care less because for no reason getting a externship site assigned to me should've took nine months after they told me at enrollment i should be done in may 2025!!!! I am not the only person that this has happened to either I've met pervious students who have been waiting longer! I don't recommend this school at all , they're just lazy and money hungry, and the bathroom has a permanent stench.

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    US College Victorville front lobby.

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    Clinical Medical Assistant classroom and lab.

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    Barstow Community College - The entrance from our Main parking lot area.

    Barstow Community College

    4.0(27 reviews)
    97.2 km

    The college is so great . However they should cancel professor Ross . She's a racist in teachers…read moreclothing . I joined performance arts for a more culturally experienced learning. And what I experienced was racism . At first I thought this can't be real but even a few guest in the audience mentioned it during the recital. Professor Ross dropped several students from a course that was registered classes for students she made us audition for sorts got little women those that got the part wasn't dropped it's so confusing just as confusing as why we had class 530 to 10 during break week. several violations that wasn't addressed . Final grade I received was a F for brodway voice her grading rubic is outdated insane completely a lie . My experience at the college was great but Professor Ross drf killed it for me

    This evening, the Arts Department presented the Spring Student Art Show. Once again, the talented…read moreartists presented their varied works to an appreciative audience of students and community members. BCC is one of the few colleges where students, especially Art students, get individual feedback in their early journey. It is a joy to see the growth embodied in the work of continuing students. Impressive.

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    Barstow Community College - Opened in 2014, the Wellness Center features an indoor quarter mile track and high quality basketball courts.

    Opened in 2014, the Wellness Center features an indoor quarter mile track and high quality basketball courts.

    Barstow Community College - Opened in 2015, the Performing Arts Center is a state of the art facility, with seating for 700 in its Main Theater.

    Opened in 2015, the Performing Arts Center is a state of the art facility, with seating for 700 in its Main Theater.

    Barstow Community College - BCC has a FREE App for students!  Available in the Apple store and Google Play!

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    Victor Valley College - VVC man-made lake at night

    Victor Valley College

    2.1(78 reviews)
    140.2 km

    Victor Valley College (VVC) is the junior college which my eldest daughter has been attending dual…read moreenrollment while she is still in high school. VVC is a great campus. My daughter was taking a couple courses at VVC this past summer. I ended up checking out this campus on her first day. General parking is $2 per day which isn't too bad. If you can apply for their free interim parking pass, then do so because it will save you some money... you'll get a temporary pass until you receive a physical parking decal. Their student services building is fantastic... place for students to obtain assistance on whatever inquiries or issues they may have... met a few wonderful staff. Their library is very clean and organized as it should be... two floors of books and references... their staff is amazing. I met a couple sweet ladies... Sueann and April... thank you so much for all your help that day on setting up my daughter with the Cares Act program for books and supplies. I appreciate you both. Their bookstore is of good size, but they seem to be out of inventory most of the time... can't seem to have books and school supplies in stock for long. They have their Desert Rock Cafe, but it was closed when I was there so didn't get a chance to check it out. They also have Food Pantry set up on campus to provide short-term food relief, free to their VVC students... my daughter was able to take advantage of this program... thank you! VVC also has a really nice man-made lake where all the ducks hang out. Love them ducks! Just a lovely campus overall. Every time I call the campus for information, their staff is very friendly, pleasant, and helpful in every way. After high school, I am grateful my daughter will be finishing her general education courses at VVC before transferring to a four year college. Thank you VVC and all the staff and professors for your service!

    This might be one of the worst community colleges to attend. I'd been hoping they'd improved after…read morelosing accreditation and gaining it back, but it doesn't seem they have. I recently found out classes I'm taking are not transferable because the department teachers are not teaching at a proper university level curriculum. On top of that, I have been heavily misled several times by several different faculty. When I try to address these problems with supervisors, supervisors make promises to call me back with more information and then duck and dodge my calls. One department supervisor ended up calling me back and let me know she was only calling me back because her supervisor had to tell her to get in touch with me. He only knew she was failing to respond because I'd gotten in contact with him myself. If you're looking to further your education, take the time to find a better trusted college. One that has classes that are actually transferrable and will not lead you on. Otherwise you will be wasting your time here.

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    One love duck in search of their other love!

    Victor Valley College
    Victor Valley College

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