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4.0 (81 reviews)

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Jinyoung J.

This campus is one of the few ATMs (Hyosung) that is compatible with Passbook. [That bank is closing, so I'm disappointed.] The other school is College of the Canyons, which I'd love to visit, but it's a little too far. What grinds my gear is the fact the parking. I should have used card, but I made the blunder of putting in a $10. I think I parked in 3B instead of 3C for visitors/guests. It's $1 for the whole day aka 11:59 PM. Wi-Fi is accessible, and the library is under construction. The noise would drive me nuts if I wanted to study outside, but otherwise, it is calm. It feels like a small campus, kind of like FJC. Palomar is so much prettier though. I really should have explored more, but not a student so didn't want to disturb anyone. A lot of doors were locked though.

Gary N.

Big facility for arts in Oceanside, I have heard about their acting programs offer here at the school, so they do host a few film festival ceremonies here, the down side would be a lot of walking around, long lines of people waiting in the heat as they still setting up the theater inside, the place was nice and all, just when they decided to turn off the lights and kicked everyone out, before things started to wrapped up, I understand that everyone needed to go home, but at least give people a heads up, so that they don't have to run out in panic mode like an evacuation, it's very peaceful and quiet at night, minus the darkness

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Had many technical issues from registration, to signing up for the class, and in the actual online class was not very user friendly. I HIGHLY DO NOT ENCOURAGE online school here, in person may be better but I only took the course because it was free through a program

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Stanbridge University - Stanbridge is training the next generation of nurses, whose confidence in their skills is coupled with a genuine concern for helping others.

Stanbridge University

3.7(6 reviews)
8.9 mi
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DO NOT attend this school. Please read before enrolling. I TRANSFERRED TO THE SAN DIEGO LOCATION,…read moreBUT I CAME FROM THE OC LOCATION. The only reason I'm still here is because l'm too deep into my program to transfer. They WANT young, aspiring and scared people to come here because we don't consider rating, reviews, money. but please do your research before confirming enrollment. This school isn't what they say it is. While the accreditations are real, the way the school works is demeaning. You have no power, the student handbook is only written out because the bppe states that every university needs one, but stanbridge is not a school that cares for their students. I used to attend Yasith Weerasuriya's Orange County location, one of four campuses under his ownership. But now I am at the San Diego location. This nursing school is for-profit, and it shows--they're here to make money off of students, not to support our education. From the moment you get in, things change fast. The person who helped you through the enrollment process? They disappear. You'll never hear from them again. After that, you're left to deal with counselors (called SSOs)--and if you're lucky, you'll get one who actually cares. But even then, they have no power. They're not allowed to fix anything that matters. The professors? They don't really teach. Most are kind people stuck in a system where they have to say, teach, and grade exactly how the dean or administrators tell them to. They are at the bottom of the chain, controlled by Yasith and his team. It's like watching puppets being forced to dance. One day, the dean came into our class and said, "I'm sure you guys came here because you didn't get accepted anywhere else." Whether that's true or not, it was harsh, disrespectful, and completely unnecessary. Many of us came here because we wanted to become nurses quickly but this school makes that dream harder, not easier. I've personally witnessed students get unfairly failed and dismissed, even when their work followed the rubric. Professors can fail you just because they don't like you. And don't bother with the appeal process, it's just a delay tactic. They don't read them, they just deny you after a few days and we all get the same email. Why aren't there more lawsuits? Great question. That's because before you even start, they make you sign an arbitration agreement. What is that? An arbitration document means you're giving up your legal right to sue them in court. If something unfair happens, you can't file a lawsuit or be part of a class action. Instead, you have to settle things privately, through a process that usually favors the school. Most students don't even realize what they're signing. Oh, and Yasith the owner? He has no nursing background. His degree is in engineering, yet he's making decisions that affect your education and future nursing license. On top of that, the public face of the school, Victoria S., is just the social media director, not the owner or founder. If they're misrepresenting that, what else are they hiding? I've seen so many students dismissed for no valid reason and am terrified of getting dismissed from the San Diego location. Many believe it's to fund the campus I now go to, the newer San Diego campus. (This campus) This school is a money scheme. If you're serious about becoming a nurse and want to be respected and supported in your journey, go somewhere else. This place will take your money, your time, and your peace of mind and leave you with nothing in return. If you do decide to come here, keep a paper trail. And do not be afraid to speak your voice. They can not treat you unfairly due to you speaking up. Don't be afraid of them. They run off of scared individuals. THIS REVIEW IS GOING TO CONSTANTLY BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT MY TIME HERE. 5/9/2025

I came to Stanbridge University and was immediately welcomed with two big smiles from two women at…read morethe front desk. They were kind and immediately stopped their conversation to greet me. I signed in, and was welcomed right on time for my appointment that I had with Kimberly G. She was amazing at making me feel welcomed. She told me about the programs I had asked for more information on in detail. She was clear with the information she gave me. I needed guidance on two separate programs, and she was so graceful in giving me all of the information that I needed to consider the school. She always asked if I had questions and never made my questions sound dumb. Kim booked me for some testing and gave me a tour. It is small, but will expand soon. I was very impressed by this university. Kimberly G was the best advisor for me, and anyone who needs guidance on their next steps in healthcare should consult with her. Thank you Kimberly!

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2.8(107 reviews)
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Palomar College is located in San Marcos, California. The freeway access to the junior college is…read moreeasy. You travel up either the 5 or the 15 Freeways to the 78 Freeway. Then you travel either east of West along the 76 to reach the college. There is ample parking located all along the front of the campus. There is an excellent and renowned glass blowing department at Palomar College. It is part of the Arts Department at the school. There is a student and teacher sale usually held three times a year. At the sale, which is open to the public, you can find the most beautiful glass and ceramic vases, bowls and objects. Earlier this month there was a sale. I attended and was able to find several glass items that I treasure. I also bought a little blue and beveled ceramic dish that I have placed in my entryway to hold my house keys.

they don't pay very often, at-all, nor accredit normally for actual intellectual rights, work or…read morelabor...."Unit credit"; Instructors pay scale... Non-profit... maybe a bank error or something... the counselors are kind of shady, iffy.....ex: Set a specific University, College, Academy, transfer plan and they change/end the agreement if feel like it.....*wasting entire investments, progress, studies, industry, business, amounts beforehand, service involved, resources, sources, and since.... Was therapeutic at most.....and no National Guard, or Police services provided for cases presented in significant criminal course Major studies...(near, every).... might be a goof-off, habit school.... Cool things to be aware of and know....almost like a Private School, or better High-School...*community....a lot of talented, enriching, cultured people....think of a better business result for your students....*Profit...as well as *Legal Degree....I still recommend it....

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2.5(14 reviews)
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Faculty involvement with student success for academic success…read more Does not support students for success. More drop out then matriculate. Too expensive for a haphazard education. Why would a university change a students grade make r them ineligible without notifying the student first?

I am a former employee, and I would like to advise all from working and going to school at this…read moreinstitution. First and foremost, this is a private school. So, everything is for profit. Tuition is INSANE for what you are getting. Students complain about the services, or lack of services, and honestly the money isn't going anywhere apparent. The departments that help students were drastically cut during my time working here, and in my department alone, more than 8 (out of about 12) people either were fired or layed off or quit due to stress in the course of a year. Meanwhile the CEO is making business class flights to washington dc and meeting with congressmen, directors are having fancy lunches as business expenses, and they do all they can to try and suck more innocent students into there very pretty trap. On our orientation and open house days, we were instructed to show off they schools assets, even though students would likely never use or have the opportunità to use the technology available. I truly hope this BUSINESS (not a school) CRASHES AND BURNS. B Corp my **** Yeah right. The people who run this place are cooperate junkies, FRAUD teachers who repost research under the guise of new titles (true true true), and a bunch of cheap sell outs. DO NOT GO HERE :---)

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