Class of 2026: My first certificate at West Los Angeles College. If it's possible, it's never too…read morelate. I love West Los Angeles College; there are many courses where we can start from scratch and achieve great things.

I come here every week for a track meet. Only thing is I wish they had some food options but they…read moreare close. So overall good campus.

I was a weekend warrior, attending 16 hours every other weekend. Those were some long days, but I…read morewould rather do it all at once and get it over with. I was ahead of my cohort, because I hate procrastinating. The classes were interesting, for the most part. The books are too expensive, however. I would get some at my public library first, before, so heads up. Try to find books on line, or free first. The campus is nice. A lot of students in my group didn't graduate in time, because they couldn't find an internship. I met with only one school, and got in immediately. It was quite intensive. I attained one thousand hours of the "Kids hours," which are the most difficult to get ( only 500 are required for licensure). My internship was at Vista Del Mar, with children with special needs, and I was greatly appreciated there. I was going broke, bc it was 30+ hours a week, unpaid, but most internships are, unfortunately. I think because I brought a lot of needed comedic relief to the staff, and parents, that I was beloved there. They wanted me to finish my internship there, but I wanted to expand my experience, other than just work on behavioral issues with kids, as I have worked in public schools on an off, for over a decade. The cafeteria is a bit of a mess, from what I remember. Quite expensive and we all ate like pigs, and kept hitting the candy machines. I am one of the few people in my cohort who passed the Ph.D level class in "Neuropsych" testing. Unfortunately, due to a life-threatening complication from a surgery, I would be on the other side of that test, and failing with flying colors. I have a severe brain injury and still have not paid off my loans, and lost all of my hours, along with everything else I have ever worked for. This idiot editor had not heard from me in several years and actually threw away my hard drive with all of my papers, some which I wanted to publish. It's all a disgusting loss.

If I could give this school a negative rating, I would…read more After finishing my undergraduate degree, I entered Antioch University's Clinical Psychology program with a specialization in Spiritual and Depth Psychology. I was young, hopeful, and trusting, drawn to Antioch because of its stated commitment to healing, inclusivity, and social justice. Those values aligned perfectly with mine. I came in excited and ready to grow. But what I experienced was the opposite. The support I was promised never existed. I was given only Google Voice typing as an accommodation, which did not meet my needs. When I explained that I could not type or write due to my disability, they accused me of asking for too much and blamed me for struggling. I was placed in the position of having to email constantly through severe hand and wrist pain. I begged for temporary support until I could hire a personal assistant--something that should have been easily granted. They refused. Eventually, friends had to volunteer to type for me. Once I had real support (from outside the school), my pain decreased, my anxiety eased, and I could finally focus. That support should have come from Antioch. Instead, I was met with coldness, judgment, and punishment. One professor demanded that I translate the DSM-5 into Farsi during my accommodation crisis. The faculty decided this would somehow help me succeed, even though I clearly explained that I process and understand information better in English, not Farsi. This demand showed how little effort they made to truly listen to me or meet my real needs. And this happened before AI tools were widely available--I couldn't rely on technology for help. I depended on the school to provide real, human-centered accommodations. They failed. One professor also issued a formal letter of concern when I showed up to office hours to ask for help. I even told a professor, "I don't know how to advocate for myself yet--please coach me." Instead of support, they used my vulnerability against me, labeling me "unprofessional." They punished me for trying to grow. I was left alone to figure everything out. Professors didn't hold real office hours. Tutoring was unreliable. I had to build my own support system outside of the university just to survive. I often wondered: Why am I going under $150,000 loan for if the most basic support doesn't exist for students like me? I attended Antioch between 2021-2022, at a time when real, human-centered support was essential. Instead of coaching me through challenges, they put me on a remediation plan. And after meeting every unreasonable demand they gave me, they still unjustly removed me from the program. It broke my spirit. It harmed my health. It gave me PTSD. To Antioch Faculty and Leadership: When a student with a disability tells you they're struggling, your duty is not to shame, retaliate, or punish. It is to coach, guide, and build an environment where they can safely grow. Every student deserves a chance to thrive--not just in words, but in action. Stop projecting. Start listening. Lead with humility, not ego. Education is sacred work. To Future Students: If you have a disability, or if you believe education should be about healing and empowerment, be cautious. Get every accommodation in writing. Protect yourself. You deserve more than empty promises--you deserve real support. If you have been mistreated by a school, remember: You are not broken. Yes, students are always growing--but the system must also grow. When schools fail to support students, it's not the student who is the problem. The system that failed you needs healing and serious self-reflection. Blaming students only hides the real work that institutions must do. Thank you for reading. And to every student who's been silenced, pushed aside, or retraumatized: I see you. I stand with you. Keep going. Side Note: During my time at Antioch, one of the few faculty members who truly tried to help me was also retaliated against. It was horrifying to witness--and it showed me how deeply fear ruled the system, harming not only students but compassionate faculty too. I share this because I believe no school, no business, no system should ever operate from fear. Our world today urgently needs institutions led by kindness, love, and heart-centered human beings. That begins with each individual taking responsibility for their own healing--learning to detach from ego, letting titles and degrees serve humanity rather than dominate it. The "pieces of paper" we've given so much value to--degrees, credentials, status--should not be used as tools of terrorization and exploitation. They were meant to empower and uplift, not to harm. Until systems choose love over fear, they cannot truly claim to be serving humanity. I hope for a future where all educational institutions lead from the heart--or step aside to make room for those who will.

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Went to a commencement here this week and the security guards were so disorganized and rude and…read morestole my water bottle ! Not very Christ like / they owe me $16

I took a cold process soap class here tonight and had fun! It was 3 hours long and the instructor…read morewas great, super nice, helpful, good personality, good communicator. I love taking classes here. It had been a couple of years, but it was good to be back. We made 2 different kinds of soaps and made about 4 huge bars, that once cut will probably yield 8 or 12 pieces. I think Abdul also does a candle making class. I hope there is a part 2 of cold process soap where we can use micas, embeds, or have silicone loaves molds. Staff at Westside Extension are also great. Very responsive via email and helpful with answers about parking or refunds, etc. Hope they offer more classes I would take. The soap class was about $65 which is average of a soap class in the city.

I attended a full-day Symposium with the LA County Tax Assessor and Board of Equalization in the…read moreFine Arts Auditorium. My impression of the College was extremely organized, beautiful grounds providing community based unique programs. The meeting presenters included Culver City Mayor, City Council Members, College President, various County employees which led immense credibility to topic priority. I was so impressed with this venue that I would encourage friends to seriously consider the programs offered at this College. High recommend for an impressive arena for a large scale meeting, solid visual effects, high sound quality, comfortable seating and picturesque outdoor picnic area. Lunch was served a la carte, simple and delicious. Parking was convenient and inexpensive, $2 (cash only) for entire event. Thanks to the staff at West L.A. College for a delightful experience!

The most transformational program I have ever participated in. USM changed my life and the lives of…read moremany people I love. I met life long friends and community there. I couldn't recommend more highly.

This program goes beyond book learning, it teaches real life skills. I got my degree in 2000 and…read moreI've had a quarter century of better living.

The admissions team was great when I was first getting started. The student services team is…read moredifficult to reach, but they are helpful. Almost all the faculty have been really great. A couple faculty haven't seemed very familiar with Meridian's transformative model, which can be challenging. The online learning platform is not great but the classes are in Zoom which is fine. I haven't been on campus yet. My second academic advisor has been really helpful -- I shifted to them from the first advisor I was assigned.

I began my journey in 2020 and successfully completed the Clinical PsyD program. Without a doubt,…read moreI'm a stronger, more effective clinician because of it. Meridian University excels at providing tools that support applied learning, and I'm incredibly grateful for the supportive faculty and enriching curriculum. I would confidently recommend MU to anyone pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

I remember the first time I came to Santa Monica College for orientation. It seemed huge. This was…read morebefore the pandemic and my very first time coming to the campus. When I came last week, this campus seemed a lot more manageable. It literally seems like such a walkable campus, a beautiful campus and one that doesn't seem daunting or exhausting. If I lived closer to this part of town, I would find reasons to come to this campus whether signing up for a random class or checking out the cosmetology department discounted skin care service services. Bonus points for the free menstrual products in the women's bathroom at the student center. I don't love how much you have to pay for parking, but it is what it is living in LA.

I am really rating the campus from an outside perspective as I'm not a student. I use the track…read morethat SMC has and honestly it is one of the best tracks in Santa Monica. It's usually clean and spacious that so many people can run around the track all at once. The community is also very respectful and the people that use SMC tracks are all very nice. Now that the are renovating the tracks, it is hard to find a track similar to what SMC provided. Still, the campus is a great place to run at even if there is no more track currently. I hear a lot of good things about the campus and everytime I visit, I think they either have built something new or renovated something !

UCLA is the best!! I graduated college a few thousand years ago and still love being a diehard…read moreBruin. The campus is breathtaking and I love visiting my old stomping grounds! I had the pleasure of showing the bf around the campus today and we got our steps in! Everyone seems so happy to attend classes here like I did. I am so fortunate to have spent 4 years here and remember it was yesterday! I was wearing blue and gold in honor of my Alma mater and I'm so proud to be a member of the UCLA team forever!!

Big hospital, big university. Making millions of dollars…read morebut they don't have 1 decent open MRI location, if you go UCLA for open MRI they sent you 3ed party centers and must of this 3ed party centers don't expect HMO or your insurance or they hour or 2 far .

Coming to watch the game, beautiful campus. Hope to beat Washington...... and spending time with…read morethe family. Fight on

As a fellow yelper said it so well.. are we really going to rate USC on Yelp? LOL!!…read more I am delighted and thrilled to share I am now an alumna of USC. As a yelper here for over 13 years, I don't sugarcoat my words (or in my reviews), and I don't intend to do so here either. The USC program is rigorous and not for everyone. There were so many readings that I often genuinely wondered if it was even humanly possible to get through them all. Granted, I am a slow reader, and that certainly did not help. Beyond the beautiful campus and the prestige that comes with the school, more importantly know that there is no financial aid for tuition fees for master program. Education does not come cheap. Still I am grateful for the learning experience and for my many professors who were simply wonderful and amazing professionals. A big shout out to Dr. Julianna Kirschner, Professor Monica Koyama, Dr. Muthuswamy and Dr. Courtney Pade. P.S. I do wish I had been in the class of Dr. Bracero and Dr. Akira; I have heard so many amazing things about them.