The campus is big. The Cafeteria is a 20/20. They have dorm rooms and plus a lot of regular…read moreclassroom buildings and lecture hall. I have toured the campus so many times plus the library and the outdoor events they offer, etc.

CSUSM is a hit and missed depending on what you plan on majoring. The biology department is a…read morecomplete joke. There are some older and good professors, but most of the newer professors are all UC rejects who seek a tenured position at this school and care very little about students once they tenured. The chair of the department, Jancovich is a lost cause. Now, I am starting to understand why the department of education is being dismantled. You get people who sits on their butt with 6 figured salaries and not actually helping students. The chair used to be Dr Escobar and he was ok. But now it's Jancovich and he will find ways to push students away. His emails will always say " there's nothing he can do" I mean that should be his life quote of sort. Pretty useless. If you're planning to major in biol, go to UCSD. Even if it means staying at the comm college a bit longer. Or a different school, don't come here it's a complete joke. This is coming from me, a current student who had to deal with it and eventually changed my major to biochemistry. The two more organized departments are the chemistry and computer science departments. The chemistry depart is organized, and the computer science department is very solid. Though not everyone want to major in it because of the amount of math that students have to take. Other than that, nobody cares especially if you're a biology major. I changed my major to biochemistry because of how unsupportive and disorganized the biology department is.

John Paul the Great Catholic is the perfect school for those who are considering pursuing the…read morecreative arts, business, or the humanities, who are serious about higher education, and who are seeking an authentically Catholic experience. After receiving an associates in communications with honors from a local NJ community college, I wanted to pursue a bachelors in business and I was ready for an adventure. Although I had achieved success at previous school, I yearned for an environment that would support my beliefs as a Catholic. JPCatholic was able to tick all of the boxes on my list: 1. Authentically Catholic 2. Excellent Professors 3. Small Class Sizes 4. Beautiful Location 5. Flexible and Caring Administration 6. Affordable 7. Supportive Community 8. Aid in Finding Part-Time Work 9. Internship Opportunities 10. A 'Real World' and 'Hands On' Approach to Learning John Paul the Great Catholic University far exceeded my expectations and excelled in each of my desired categories. Now, as a JPCatholic alumnus from the class of 2022, I am very pleased with my decision to have come here and I highly recommend this school to those who are passionate about their craft, are willing to work hard, and want to impact culture for Christ.

Do your homework before choosing this university…read more I'd like to encourage prospective families, students, alumni, and donors to ask some additional questions before making a significant commitment to this university. John Paul the Great Catholic University has excellent marketing. The picture presented to prospective families is very appealing, particularly for Catholic and homeschool families looking for a university where Catholic identity and values are central to the experience. The university also has a distinctive position among Catholic colleges (Newman Guide), which makes it especially attractive to families looking for something outside the traditional liberal-arts model. The problem is that what is presented and what you ultimately experience may not always be the same thing. My advice to anyone considering the university is simple: don't rely exclusively on what you hear during the admissions process. Ask very specific questions, get answers in writing when appropriate, and most importantly, talk to people who have actually experienced the university. And don't just talk to the people the university recommends you talk to. Talk to current students. Talk to recent graduates. Talk to people who have been there for several years. Ask what they wish they had known before enrolling. Ask what surprised them after they arrived. Ask what has changed. And pay attention not only to what people say, but whether you hear the same themes repeatedly. Another thing I would investigate carefully is turnover. Look at faculty and staff biographies. Look at how long people have actually been at the university. If you notice a large number of relatively recent hires or short tenures, don't automatically assume something is wrong BUT don't automatically ignore it either. Ask: * How long do faculty typically stay? * How long do administrators typically stay? * What has turnover looked like over the past several years? * Why have there been so many changes in certain areas? * How do those changes affect students and the overall experience? There may be perfectly reasonable explanations for turnover. The point is that prospective families should know the answers before making a major investment. I would also encourage people not to dismiss negative reviews simply because they are negative. Obviously, online reviews should always be read critically. Every institution has unhappy students, unhappy employees, and people whose individual circumstances influence their perception. But when you see similar concerns appearing repeatedly across different reviews and different time periods, I think it is worth investigating rather than automatically assuming everyone is simply disgruntled. In my experience, some of those recurring concerns are worth taking seriously. That doesn't mean everyone will have the same experience. I'm sure there are people who have genuinely had wonderful experiences at JP Catholic. My point is simply that the university's promotional materials are only one piece of the picture. A college education is a significant financial, educational, personal, and for families choosing a Catholic university, spiritual investment. So read everything. Ask uncomfortable questions. Talk to people who aren't part of the recruitment process. Look at faculty and administrative turnover. Read the positive reviews but read the negative ones carefully, too. You may ultimately decide that JP Catholic is the right place for you. Just make sure you're making that decision based on more than the brochure. My honest opinion: Find another university to invest your time and money into.

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!

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

Had the opportunity to visit the Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College last night to see…read moreHadestown Teen Edition. The theater is small but beautiful. I absolutely love that the seats are spacious and you have lots of leg room when sitting. The building lobby is well lit and pretty spacious. There are men's and women's restroom. It's handicap accessible as well. I would definitely come back and watch another musical or play here.

This is honestly the worst school I have ever been to when it comes to getting clear and reliable…read moreinformation. Every time I ask a question, I feel like I get a different answer depending on who I talk to. One counselor tells me one thing, another person tells me something completely different, and sometimes a university gives me information that conflicts with what I was told at Palomar. It is incredibly frustrating when you are trying to make important decisions about your education and cannot get one straight, consistent answer. I have spent way too much time trying to figure things out on my own because I do not feel confident that the information I am being given is accurate.

College classes and library, in one building. This is a…read moresatellite campus for Palomar College. There is parking in front of the building and a parking garage. I took science classes here for a year. I like that it is a small campus. I would sometimes study down stairs be the vending machines. There are sofas and charging stations all around the building. Pros - There is only one building. Makes it easier to find your class - library on the 4th floor. - less students, less noise. -awesome view from the 4th floor library. - a walking trail behind the building ( because they do not have a gym) Cons - no cafeteria. They have vending machines - Closed on the weekend, which means you cannot use their library on the weekends. I always thought of community college, as college at trade school prices. If are a practical person and are only going to college for a professional degree (and have no interest in "student life") community college is the way to go.

This review is for the beautiful campus and views you can see from there and not about the…read moreeducation they provide. I moved back to Rancho Bernardo after some years in NorCal and I have been re-discovering the area this past year. It was been amazing because some places are exactly the same and I got several new surprises to explore, like the Palomar College RB edition. I was leaving the dentist and while making some time until I could go and get a coffee started driving around and saw a big building in top of a hill and went there. There were not many cars in the parking lot so not sure if students are virtual or they go in buses (I so like a school type of bus circulating around). Everything looked very modern and the surrounding so pretty, with plenty of trees (the a plate telling the names) and very peaceful. The best for me were those views. Very mesmerizing during a cloudy day, I need to go during a sunny one and compare. Very cool spot to observe this wonderful land.

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 :---)

While this San Elijo campus is the sister to the larger Miracosta college campus in Oceanside... I…read morefrankly prefer this site. It's calmer, prettier views, and just a nice vibe!! Right across the street is the beautiful lagoon and the most gorgeous hiking trails surround it too! It's great for people who live along the coast and don't wanna drive up to Oceanside all the time and the library is new and well equipped! Well, they don't offer as many in-person classes as Oceanside campus, the classrooms are newer, and the class size is a bit smaller, which means you get more attention from the professors. Parking is always a breeze, staff are wonderfully helpful, and I am rooting for this site to gain more popularity and more students! While my time here is pretty much up... I'm glad I was able to attend this campus along with the Oceanside one.

The San Elijo campus may be smaller than the Oceanside campus, but that doesn't mean that it lacks…read morein facilities or services. Throughout my time attending Mira Costa, I've taken a majority of my classes at this campus it has always been a good space. The recent remodel has made the internals of the buildings feel more modern and provide even more access for students than they did before. Mira Costa strives to be inclusive and adaptable to best fit the students needs. The art classes are by far my favorite part, getting to sit in with a bunch of new faces and get to spend hours working on artistic projects is such a therapeutic way to spend time