Terrific peer learning group for retirees. You'll learn a lot and meet bright engaged people.read more

I just joined; hence my 4 of 5…read more So far, I am impressed by the purpose of the group, the two lectures I have heard (on gender and choreography and on symbolism in Baltic painting), the friendliness of members, the wonderful and easy-to-reach indoor location, and the fact that so many women are active in Quest.

A friend and I signed up for Jessie's Hand Embroidered Felt Holiday Ornaments class on a Saturday,…read moreand it was SO fun. We can't wait to be back. The 2 hours whizzed by, and Jessie was really friendly and great and giving and showing instructions. She was also very patient with students' questions. The ornaments ended up being so cute from everyone, we were all thoroughly impressed by everyone's work. A lot of us, including me, didn't finish the entire project during class, so we got to take home the supplies we'd need to finish at home. Jessie made sure we had the supplies and knowledge/skills so that we'd succeed at home with finishing up. The studio is nice and cozy, there were about 16 participants of mixed genders and ages. It was really fun, and we can't wait to try more classes!

I would've hoped they disclose that a cat lives there. Since I had a raging lung infection that…read morewas already being addressed with 2 weeks of antibiotics, a little heads up would've allowed me to choose to come when I didn't have a lung infection, or not at all to protect my health. I think this is a larger issue in society, that people feel that all allergies are manageable instead of recognizing that some people have severe and chronic issues they are managing. The soap class was ok, although it would've been nice to place the soap in a mold of your choice with some advance notice.

Very clear choice for one to understand the next step to make sure your interest in this program…read more To learn more about the new programs that wi help me move forward faste.

I will not return. Good news I passed, and the security guards upstairs are nice. Bad news I had to…read moredeal with staff 'anna willis' she is ananimal. This woman is blk but is racist towards Black Americans. She berated me because I have poor eye sight and couldn't see the numbers on bottom locker, but she gave top lockers to everyone else. She has the same body type as me but talked about how I looked. Look in the mirror. The other staff member who takes pictures of people taking the GED, heard everything but instead of doing the right thing, she became passive aggressive towards ME, thus enabling her coworker's behavior.

If I can give these losers and their company 0 stars I would. I canceled this subscription last…read moreyear after being charged $1,000 for a free trial. Come the last two months now I'm being charged on my card monthly $40. I get that you idiots are desperate for money because no one wants to join you're online events that truly provide no value but, flat out stealing and billing people without permission especially during these times is the most scummy thing I ever seen. Not only did I email them to let them know I was being billed incorrectly which they ignored. I haven't even visited their site nor portal nor even clicked on their emails for them to justify a charge. Reporting you scammers to the BBB and the FTC to make sure others aware of the scam you're running. Ivy stop billing and answer your emails.

I contacted them numerous times to cancel the membership, they never responded and continued to…read morecharge me for months. It is a fraud.

Don't waste your time and money. I started taking the undergraduate business program during the…read moreCovid lockdown and would not recommend it to anyone. The school takes your money and on day one of the class you are unable to withdraw without losing it. The workload is extremely intense and most business professors are not interested in helping the students. There are many technical requirements that are not posted in advance and you are left on your own struggling to figure it all out. I have found that many professors are highly unorganized, unable to spend time helping and don't take the time to learn the course they are teaching or learn English/proper grammar. Currently, I am taking a Statistics class. I just spent 8.5 hours completing the first test had a technical error and failed to count all my answers. Instead of reviewing my test and the answers, my lazy professor's response was "Just take it again." Sure, I have another 8.5 hours to redo this! Thanks for nothing. Also, the technical requirements for this homework are incompatible with my computer's software. I am 6 classes away from graduating and fear this is the end of my road here. Very depressed. Lots of time and money are wasted at SPS. I am beyond disgusted with this institution!

The good: This degree is respected by employers and other educational institutions. This is…read morecritical because many online programs give useless degrees. I have been interviewed by large companies for entry level positions in customer service/business development nobody judged my worth based on the degree. Most of the professors are good. They also have virtual extra curricular activities which allows you to make connections and network. The bad: I did not receive adequate preparation for an actual job in the media industry. I did do a journalism internship, but the school did not focus enough on teaching students to use specific styles of writing. The career center should be more familiar with what types of jobs alumni end up taking. The financial aid department needs to be on top of their game. Suggestions for the school: The curriculum would have been more useful if we had classes on topics such as a 3 credit course on SEO (instead of one week unit within a course) or a 9 credit concentration on web design with at least one or two coding courses instead of a 3 credit course that barely scratches the surface. Spend more time developing an alumni network and make sure career services and financial aid are on top of their game.

Note: This review is for the Master's in Professional Writing (MSPW) program. This is a…read morefully-remote (in the sense that the classes are asynchronous) program. Hypothetically, if you're based in NYC, you could take full advantage of all student amenities (library, dining hall, events). Otherwise, this program is ideal for anyone living anywhere around the country (or globe) who wants access to the prestige associated with NYU without the commitment of being in NYC full time. If you are a: working professional looking to pivot fields, advance your career by adding on an impressive degree, or want a challenging yet low-commitment (sans relocation) program, this is for you. The MSPW program focuses on giving young professionals the tools they need to hone their writing skills in a professional setting. This is not for creative writers nor academic writers-- you will be learning how to write from the POV of a business. You may have an inherent 'talent' or 'voice' as a writer, but this program asks you to hone that style to where it both sounds like 'you' and communicates your message the most effectively. From corporate comms to social media writing, grant writing, writing for finance, graphic design for writers, technical writing, and more, this program is a 'choose your own adventure' style; you can specialize in a style of writing or broaden your horizons. The effort you put in is the reward you get out of it. This program allows you to be as much or as little involved as you please; want to join SCRIBE (the writer's society) or any other 'council'? Sure. Apply to special grants, opportunities, or scholarships that allow you to work more closely with professors? Great! Work a low stress job and want to focus all of your time on this program? Amazing. Juggling a million different responsibilities with less time to dedicate? Take it at your pace and expect a supportive faculty. The application process involves an essay and a letter of recommendation. Once you get in, classes are small (~15 people), as each cohort is typically only 30-40 writers. Although it's rarer to meet your classmates, I truly did bond with a few students and liked the small-scale feel of the program. I got along with another student so well that we ended up meeting at graduation and hitting it off (as I knew we would, since we'd been in constant communication for the past 2 years). There were a few classes that I absolutely LOVED and truly changed my life. Style & Rhetoric with Raul Sanchez. It teaches you though intense exercises and valuable feedback how to best communicate in a concise and globally-conscious way, and has made me incredibly nit-picky about my phrasing/word choice/paragraph and sentence structure. This course allowed me to unlock a whole new 'writer's voice' and I can't recommend it enough! Additionally, for anyone looking to work in Comms, Business & Organizational Writing is a must. It teaches you the ins and outs of corporate comms, and introduces you to the world of B-Corps, too. Writing for Digital Media is fantastic for those who want to work in social media/marketing in a writing capacity! You are able to finish the program in 2 years with 3 classes/semester (or some variant of that). I strongly recommend front loading your course load before the final semester, in which you write your thesis. The thesis has to be 40-50 pages long and is due in your final semester. They strongly recommend getting an internship while in the program, which counts towards course credit if you time it correctly. My enrollment in this program and the courses I selected landed me a year+-long internship with Yelp that completely changed the course of my life! That social media job landed me my current Marketing role, effectively "pivoting" my career from Nonprofit Development (do not recommend) to For-Profit Marketing and Comms. With the NYU brand name comes the NYU price tag; while they are generous with loans, the amount I had to pay per semester is truly, utterly ludicrous, especially considering that the program is remote. You're paying for the professors and for the ability to put NYU on your resume, plus an alumni network and job opportunities, but I believe that the program should be discounted given its fully-remote status. Additionally, the graduation ceremony (Convocation) at Radio City Hall was rushed, impersonal, and disorganized; no one shook my hand or handed me a diploma--bleh. However, the faculty (and select professors) are great-- super friendly, organized, and do their best to make this remote program feel like an in-person one. Dr. Rodriguez-Kerr specifically is an amazing mentor! This program was exactly what I needed, and truly changed my life (obscene loans and all). Highly recommend to those interested in comms, marketing, and copywriting!!

The school is small, classes are limited, and overall attendance is not taken. I could have snook…read moreinto class and learned for free. But then again, what will I be learning? After taking a for-credit class, I saw that the education is not rigorous nor is it even thorough. Everything was just googling and self teaching. The professor was not even qualified. He came from industry and has no background in teaching. Hawylruk was his name, and he didn't even speak english. The class was a joke and I learned nothing but wasted my time. It was expensive too. I had to teach myself. JUST A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!

SPSON like many school has its up and down. Don't count it out. I have been accepted at two…read moreProminent colleges and decided to try SP and I do not regret this decision. I must say it was not always smooth sailing, but no place is perfect. My professors held me accountable for doing my part, they are smart, dedicated and approachable. I have put in the work that my professors set out for me, as every student should, and accomplished what I set out to do. See for yourself, and remember this is a school that is preparing you to have a professional career, think critically and make wise choices In life, if this is not your goal then, this is not the school for you. Nursing is a vocation, it's not a walk in the park. With self discipline, hard work and perseverance you can have your degree at St. Paul's School of Nursing In several months.

As a current student, I feel it's important to share some concerns about the way this school treats…read moreits students. Recently, we received an email stating that students are not permitted to enter classrooms before the scheduled class time so that instructors can "prepare the learning environment." However, in reality, many professors arrive exactly at the start time or even after class is supposed to begin. Meanwhile, students are expected to stand in hallways or find somewhere else to go even when we arrive early after work to study. The only alternative spaces are the library or cafeteria, both of which have very limited seating. It feels unreasonable to pay out of pocket for an education and not even be allowed to sit in an empty classroom while waiting. We then received another email about elevator use, which is understandable for accessibility reasons. However, the message stated that misuse could result in parent/guardian contact. This is a school of adults, and many of us are parents ourselves. Including language like that clearly shows how little the administration thinks of its students and reinforces the feeling that we are treated like children rather than responsible adults paying for a professional education. Another major concern is the lack of respect and support from some faculty members. For example, Professor Jayne Kier is extremely unapproachable. Students feel uncomfortable asking questions because responses are often sarcastic, dismissive, or met with long, intimidating stares. There is little guidance provided, yet students are made to feel as though they are wrong for seeking help. This creates a stressful and discouraging learning environment. Lastly, it often feels like students cannot safely voice concerns. When issues are brought up to administration, they are dismissed as complaints rather than taken seriously even though many of us are committed, adult learners who care deeply about our education and future careers. It is incredibly disappointing to be treated this way as paying adult students. We invest our time, energy, and money into this program, yet we are treated as if we are receiving a free service and should simply accept it without question. The tone and treatment are not only disrespectful, they are humiliating.

High-quality VBA training in Excel--I've taken a couple of classes, and this was by far the…read morebest--Garfield was an excellent instructor--patient, clear, and helpful. Course content felt well thought out and organized--nice mix of working on mapped exercises to work on discrete skills with some room to work on any problems or concerns or thoughts you might have brought to class. The supplement files/exercises provided for post-class work are solid as well. I've received a greater amount of content from some places, but the files and materials here were much more workable and better-organized. Classrooms are not glamorous by any means, but they are acceptable. I took the class in early fall, and I would caution that the room was quite warm; somewhat uncomfortably so once it hit midday, even with the giant fan going. So dress lightly. But worth it for the VBA-ducation.

The training I took was INCREDIBLY helpful. I took Intermediate Excel for Business online with…read moreGarfield as the instructor. The material covered in the course was uncannily relevant to my business on a day to day basis. I could not speak highly enough of Garfield as an instructor. He effectively explained all material by walking us through each step and using helpful analogies for us to have a stronger understanding of when you would use each tool. As an online course he made sure everyone was engaged and was patient yet timely to reexplain something if people had questions. Garfield was kind enough to make himself available for me after the course as I was struggling with a challenging and important excel file I was working on. He let me share my screen with him and explain what I needed help with. His help with this file and the tools I gained from his instruction very likely are the reason I saved my job. Thank you NYIM and Garfield. If you are looking to increase your excel skills THIS is the company you should invest your time in.

This is my first review under a new account, so I dislike making it negative, but Momentum came up…read morein a recent conversation and I decided to have a look. I am not surprised to see that there are only a handful of negative responses. I am also not surprised at the generally shared themes contained therein. I WILL say that I know people for whom this service worked (at least for a while), so just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean it isn't worthwhile to others. Hence, not o no-star or 1-star. Additionally, the self-development/personal improvement space is highly varied and there are higher odds that most voices or programs will not work for most people. It's a pretty personal pursuit. Only one has to resonate. Paying thousands of dollars up front, though, is an absurdly high cost of discovery. And then you get hooked into further courses to stay on track. That's not an investment in self- it's a revenue scheme. Anyone not aware of such things would be easy prey. I was gifted access to I guess the Basic/beginner package. Years ago, early 20-teens. I went in open minded and did the thing, participating, sharing, doing the exercises. It was quickly dawning in me that at the time "this just isn't for me." So, I waited (LONGGGG) for a break and dipped to the coat room to get my things and leave. I didn't want anything except to leave and be done with it. They basically weren't having that and tried to prevent me from leaving. First it was the team member who was by the (guarding the) door. Nothing I was saying was registering. It was like talking to a programmed phone menu. "Hey, I'd like my jacket and my bag back do I can leave. That's all." Next thing I know, there are three, then four people in this small room all pressuring me to stay. One dude literally got between me and the door (I'm bigger, faster and probably a lot stronger, so that was a bad idea from any angle.) I laughed at the dude and was like "bro- you're moving and I'm leaving. Or I come back up here with badges in tow. Please get out of my way." This whole scene took about ten minutes to transpire and ended up with me uncomfortably taking the fire stairs (I wasn't getting in any elevator after that fiasco), followed by the door-blocker and some other lil goon as if I needed escorting (also funny- staircases: not good places to follow too closely), then, they locked the office building doors behind me. It was surreal to say the least, comedy enough to remember. Maybe they've improved things, I can't know, but my evening at this place hinted at some super aggressive, cult-like practices that a buyer ought rightly beware of.

I have deeply mixed feelings on this place. I did the basic and advanced course and then enrolled…read morein the leadership course, which I discontinued. I think the program works well for individuals who struggle with motivation, commitment or focus. I also valued the feedback method, where your peers from all walks of life tell you how you are perceived. Downside to the program is that it can easily devolve from your peers providing feedback to direct pressure to take certain actions, some of which may be inadvisable. Examples from my courses include suggesting that some students were using psychiatric meds as a crutch, providing well intentioned but misguided relationship advice and encouraging students to quit their jobs in the name of forward progress but not also considering the secondary impacts. In a nutshell, momentum, but not necessarily of the positive variety.

I attended a Mistakes Lab a few days ago, and had a great time. The atmosphere was relaxing, the…read moreclass was energetic, and even after a long workday, my attention was grasped. I didn't realize just how much of a good time I'd had until I was describing my class to a coworker a few days later. Learning about and reveling in the embarrassment of mistake making was interesting enough, recounting lessons learned and being encouraged to tackle MORE mistakes head on with other mistake-happy students was quite unforgettable. Like the professor said: "make better mistakes tomorrow."

I attended the Yapper Lab, this evening, which was taught by Dr. LeeAnn Renninger. I found the…read moreclass to be enlightening, light-hearted and pleasurable. I felt as if everyone in the room wanted to be better, to grow and to participate. That is a lovely feeling. The instructor/host/creator/the good Dr. LeeAnn, she was extremely pleasant and kind. I'm looking forward to checking out other LifeLabs soon.