Reading through some of these reviews about CUNY School of Professional Studies leaves me with…read moremixed emotions. I graduated from CUNY SPS in August of 2012 and I had a great experience in my courses. At CUNY SPS all instructors, at least online, actively participate within the discussion boards and makes sure that the students are getting the most out of the subject content. There is a perception that online courses are easy and that's not the case. You have to work exceptionally hard online to accomplish your degree objectives. There are few opportunities to miss a course. In brick and mortar institutions when weather conditions force school closures CUNY SPS is open and you will still log on to and attend your course as scheduled. In online courses you complete more assignments, write more papers, participate in more group discussions, and in some courses you will be required to engage in social media and second life activities. What you learn in an online Bachelors Program at CUNY SPS will prepare you for graduate school. In fact after I completed my education in CUNY I immediately enrolled in Graduate School at Stony Brook University and completed my Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies degree requirements in only 3 semesters. Let's be human for a moment here... I had a few issues at CUNY SPS but I worked them out with the appropriate department. But overall my experience at CUNY SPS was great! If you rate a school one star it's probably fair to rate your performance at one star. This is a situation where you can't fault the institution for the performance of self or the interaction with a professor. I remember at our graduation a candidate spoke and said that he believed his writing assessment was the best but ended up requiring him to enroll in remedial courses. Sometimes you have to have corrective feedback in order to improve. Instead of quitting, as many do, you have to accept it and move on. You have a goal to accomplish--Graduation. You have to put in the effort, complete the assignments, participate in projects and discussions, and succeed. At the end of the day administration does not matter neither do the professors, no matter how horrible (yes, I had two), YOU have to manage your success in the course. Sometimes you may have absolutely no idea what direction the professor is taking the course but in those situations I succeeded by following the course syllabus closely and monitoring change. There will be times the professor will confuse you but you have to communicate that confusion clearly in the forums and you will receive help. CUNY SPS is not set up to fail you and the proof is in the growing number of annual graduation candidates. I would like to challenge you, if you are thinking about enrolling, leaving CUNY SPS or have left, to re-enroll (or register) and prosper. Keep going and finish. After you complete your degree then you can look back over all of the obstacles that you have overcome and in that moment you will both understand and appreciate the struggle. If the will to overcome obstacles is in within you then you will have difficulty succeeding at any University.

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!

I joined IVY back in 2012 to meet cool new people when I first moved to Washington, DC. Little did…read moreI know how much I'd love being a part of this inspiring community. I've forged close friendships, checked off a few items (like zip lining and 'glamping') from my bucket list, and even forged a partnership to showcase my fitness-related side hustle. IVY has grown to offer a diverse selection of events ranging from insightful lectures given by renowned subject matter experts, to yoga classes in cool settings, to private art gallery viewings. There's something for everyone, members are friendly and interesting, and the community managers are awesome. I strongly encourage you to apply if you'd like an alternative to the after work happy hour. You'll be inspired.

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My son has been going to FFLO since he was 2 and I HIGHLY recommend this loving school. We came to…read moreFFLO because we were looking for a french immersion program for our son, and we got so much more. The director Magda and the teachers have become part of our extended family. The teachers are all so wonderful and loving and the director Magda does a wonderful job of helping each child. My son has had a wonderful experience here and I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a loving, warm, and attentive program for their children.

From the owner: French For Little Ones LLC is a French Immersion, Enrichment program and Summer Camp for children…read moreages 1 to 7 years old. Our French language program is aimed at giving children knowledge of the French language through a variety of engaging and educational classes, activities and projects as science, arts and crafts, music, cooking class, yoga and more!

Did online cooking class tonite - my wife and I in Kansas City, others in Denver, California and…read moreeven Brooklyn - two hours of unmitigated fun and no drive home after. Got the ingredients list in advance, did a Zoom, and sat down to a restaurant quality dinner we could (sort of) claim we cooked ourselves. Ayla was the best kind of teacher - you remember, the ones who made it fun? Who says the pandemic wind blows no good?

I had a great time attending a dumpling class. The instructors were knowledgable and energetic…read more They did a lot of the hard prep work, but were careful to give attendees some hands-on time with key steps in the process. And, honestly, the resulting dumplings (chicken and pork... 3 different dipping sauces... both fried and boiled...) were really good. I ate, and ate, and finally could not eat any more. We made so..many...dumplings. Thanks, Paula and crew!

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I've been taking Spanish classes with Karen for about 5 months now and she is an absolute pleasure…read moreto work with. She tailors classes to fit and focus on my level and she makes the whole experience useful by encouraging us me to learn by speaking and correcting errors along the way. She's very kind and an excellent instructor! 10/10 Highly recommend!

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It's thanks to Spanish Millennium and Juan-Luis in particular that I'm writing this review from…read moreMontevideo Uruguay, where I'm planning to live for the next year. I hadn't practiced much for about 3 years until I started taking lessons with Spanish Millennium about 6 months ago, and now I'm able to understand everything I hear again and write better than ever! I'd seriously recommend this business to anyone, whether you're just getting started or trying to master a few specific skills within the language. For example, in our lessons Juan-Luis really focused on helping me cut out "Englishization" errors and smoothing out my use of the subjunctive.

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.

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.

LFBK was a great experience for me! I would highly recommend it. My teacher was amazing -- he was…read morealways available for questions and if i ever missed a session it was easy to make up. He was so patient and very persistent when it came to teaching the language. I learned a lot more than I thought I would in 5 months, and came in with next to zero french skills. I would definitely come back.

This is a great program. Run by a wonderful director with FANTASTIC teachers and programs for both…read moreadults and kids. If you are looking to learn french, or for a fun and educational program for your child -- look no further...this place is awesome.

I have been working with Elena for three years and her coaching using the Linklater Method has…read moreopened up my awareness of my vocal habits in a new way. I am now much more able to feel when my tongue and jaw are getting in the way when I'm speaking. Elena has helped me access my source of making sound, without straining for it. I am a teacher and I now feel much more confident communicating verbally with my own students while keeping my voice free an open and have also applied the work to public speaking.

Elena has been my voice coach for more than 6 months. As someone who speaks in front of groups, I…read moreneeded a coach who could show me how to refine and strengthen my voice as a tool for connecting with other people. Elena has done exactly that. By working with Elena each week, I now have so much more confidence in my ability to speak clearly and articulately, whether addressing a large group, or simply having a one-on-one conversation. She's kind, honest, and clearly an expert in her field. If you're looking for a voice coach, Elena McGhee is the one.