Drove around campus but didn't stop in bookstore to check it out. We did check out Finnerty gardens…read moreon campus. It was okay, nothing too spectacular but shaded. Make sure you pay your car meter as they do check at 5pm!

The university on the hill. I really enjoy the deep green campus and international atmosphere of…read morethis campus. The ring road circumventing the different departments and classrooms makes it easy to navigate. There is a vibrant campus life with a wide array of student services. Also, There appears to be lectures and events open to the public. There are a number of department faculty teaching wide array of academic disciplines. The political science department is particularly impressive and has a good mix of courses in international and domestic politics. It is an easy bus ride from downtown Victoria too. A very nice campus to visit and be a student in.

I had a tough start going back being a older student and also a single mom. I was 30 and had many…read morelearning disabilities. Sprott Shaw out of all the schools I had been to , went the extra mile for me. They were so understanding and such a great family feeling setting . They pushed me every time I wanted to give up . I had a great role model when I was there his name is Phil Nealy. When I was told I had a bone and muscle diecease half way through my course I went into Phils office crying and wanting to give up. I looked into his eyes and he looked at me from his wheel chair and gave me the talk of my life and I will never ever be able to repay him for what he did for me that day. But I will say I went on to start to two stores and I own another business as well. He made me believe in Myself. Worth more then anything money can buy. Thank you Sprott shaw for amazing staff and for giving people many reasons to believe ! I would and do suggest this school to everyone I know.

Sadly, no I don't recommend it here. Unfortunately they've deleted reviews, and didn't even contact…read morethe person that left it to address the concerns they had. That person spent close to 10 thousand dollars at this school. The upside for Insignia is that it deleted the only bad review they had, so now it's all 5 stars. The people were great! But the course isn't. I heard that they've actually had to revamp the course since I went because it was mostly notes written by a different teacher (spelling mistakes and all) being read aloud, and Youtube videos. At least once a week in my class someone would cry. Not because the class was hard, but because someone in faculty would be disrespecting students. It was brought up MANY times (by myself and other students) but not really addressed. Our last day of classes we were berated by our teacher, after she showed up late. Before I even start in the class, I was told they let a student in. but she probably wasn't going to do very good. I was told "You'll know who it is". That student did do poorly, and ultimately dropped out after not enough support from the school itself. It was also brought up to the owner of the school, Sharon, that two of the students were cheating on tests. She told me, and the other students that brought it forward to her that there would be something done. Nothing ever was, which was confirmed with one of the students that cheated on the test. What I would say before taking the Vet Assistant course (at this school, or any other schools) would be to check the wages. On Vancouver island I found that the wages on average is about $14/hr. I had actually been told in an interview "We'd really love to pay living wage, but just can't afford it". The skills that you learn in the class are mostly skills that would be taught to you if you apply off the street. Vet Assisting is not a job that needs this course. The course does give you a one-up on other applicants though, which is nice. Too bad that you're unable to pay your bills, and pay off the loan you would have taken out to take this course. I would honestly say that the Vet Tech course would be better. I also do not wish to be contacted in regards to this review. Many of the issues brought up here are not opinions, but facts, and there's no reason to argue them. Thank you!

I am currently taking Pharmacy Technician Program. Quite tough program if you are working in the…read moreafternoon or have other commitments in life. But it's a great program. Job is pretty much guaranteed after taking this program. Well, as long as you don't have a bad personality or attitude. :) This is probably the best decision I made in my life so far. I have not only gained knowledge, but very valuable lessons in life. If you are thinking about taking this program, stop reading those reviews and just go visit the school and ask for a tour and you could even talk to someone who is actually taking the program. Good luck with your search in finding a future career!