Everyone was fabulous from Julia at the front desk entrance to Jennifer and our public safety…read moreofficer and staff

The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a private art and design school in Providence. Our…read morecity is lucky to have such a top notch liberal arts school within city limits, which allows for diversity, youth, and innovation to thrive in the area. The school was founded as a coeducational institution in 1877 by Helen Adelia Rowe Metcalf, who sought to increase the accessibility of design education to women. Today, RISD offers bachelor's and master's degree programs across 19 majors and enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The Rhode Island School of Design Museum--which houses the school's art and design collections--is one of the largest college art museums in the United States. The Rhode Island School of Design is affiliated with Brown University, whose campus sits immediately adjacent to RISD's on Providence's College Hill. The two institutions share social and community resources and since 1900 have permitted cross-registration. Together, RISD and Brown offer dual degree programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. As of 2022, RISD alumni have received 10 MacArthur Genius fellowships, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Academy Awards. A 2016 analysis of the most successful American artists at auction found that the vast plurality held undergraduate degrees from RISD.

My professors have been great. Unfortunately a lady at the workforce office is extremely rude.read more

The two years free college is only offered to kids. So screw anyone who actually struggles and…read moreneeds that money but they'll dish it out to some kids who will go blow it on clothes and partying. Complete BULLSHIT!! I work my ass off to keep a 4.0 and can't even pay my damn bills. How about to use two years free college if that's not for EVERYONE. Scumbags. College is a SCAM

In the spring of 2024, the Brown Arts Institute introduced a new initiative. Every Saturday and…read moreSunday from April 6 through November 17 at 1:00 PM, there will be free Public Art Tours led by students. These tours will provide weekend enrichment through the exploration of Brown University's distinctive outdoor public art collection. With guidance from University Curator Nicole Wholean, students curated tours that feature a personal selection of 6 works from Brown's wide-ranging public art collection of over 30 pieces. The tour could range from 35-45 minutes. Saturday tours meet at the Eli Harvey sculpture, Bronze Bruno on the College Green. Sunday Tours meet at Tom Friedman's Circle Dance on the Campus Walk. No advance registration required, just arrive at the location before 1:00 PM. There are no public art tours on April 20 and 21, May 25 and 26, August 31, and September 1. On Sunday, August 11th, I was at Tom Friedman's Circle Dance on the Campus Walk about 12:45pm and stayed till 1:05pm, but no one showed up. The next day, I emailed artsinstitute@brown.edu and Nicole acknowledged there was a scheduling error and no one was scheduled to give a tour on Sunday. She apologized and confirmed a student will be giving a tour this Sunday, August 18th, so if I like I could try again. On Sunday, August 18th, I was at Tom Friedman's Circle Dance on the Campus Walk about 1:00pm and met Hayley, our guide. It was just a small group of 3. We started with Tom Friedman's Circle Dance which is a joyful, energetic sculpture inspired by Henri Matisse's La Danse (1910). The figures are first made a maquette out of aluminum roasting pans. Looking at this sculpture, you can feel the happiness from the figures. We then walked across the street to Maya Lin's Under the Laurentide installed at the east entrance of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) at 85 Waterman. This piece serves as a reminder of climate change and the urgency of the research taking place at the IBES. After, we walked to Simmons Quad to see the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius that stands at the rear of Sayles Hall. The statue is a copy of one now housed in the Capitoline Museum at Rome and one of only two replicas in the world. Next, we stopped at Giuseppe Penone's 2006 cast bronze sculpture entitled Idee de Pietra (Ideas of Stone). It is installed amongst the elms that create a perimeter around the Main Green and I never noticed it before even though I've walked by the Main Green plenty of times. Idee de Pietra is modeled after a nut tree, possesses a striking likeness in color, texture, and stature to the real thing. It stands 27 feet in height with a 5000 pound granite river stone is nestled amongst the branches. Balance is central to Idee de Pietra, presenting an invitation to consider the stone, perched amid the branches of the tree, as an intermediary between the forces of gravity and light. This was probably my favorite piece on the tour. My interpretation is the stone is a student and the branches around it are supporting the student either directly or indirectly. Following was an iron and stone sculpture installed in 2014 on the Quiet Green. This was designed by Martin Puryear and created as "a living site of memory, inviting reflection and fresh discovery without provoking paralysis or shame" symbolizing a move toward infinite freedom even as the weight of history remains half-buried. The sculpture serves as a crucial everyday reminder of Brown's historical ties to the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the work of Africans and African-Americans, enslaved and free, who helped build Brown University, Rhode Island, and the nation. Second to last stop was Henry Moore's Reclining Figure No. 2 -- Bridge Prop (also known as Three Piece Reclining Figure) installed on the Main Green. This is an exploration of the body through the interconnectedness of its various bifurcated pieces. The work was inspired by Waterloo Bridge, London. Last stop was the seven-foot Bronze Bruno statue sculpted by New York City animalier Eli Harvey and casted by the Gorham Manufacturing Company in 1923. This statue was paid for by $10,000 of donations from Brown alumni. Strength, courage, and endurance are inscribed on the front plaque of the bear and represents Brown University students. On the back of the bear, there is a piece of "Slate Rock" on which Roger Williams supposedly landed in 1636. I really enjoyed the free Public Art Tours led by Hayley. As she is a recent graduate of Brown University, she added antidotes about her time at Brown and the pieces she showed us were really thought provoking. Our tour finished at 1:35pm. Hayley mentioned that each tour guide curates their own tour and have their own stories about the art so it'll be a different experience each time.

2 PM Saturday, May 25, 2019…read more The elderly Caucasian woman at the returns desk allowed us to return a jacket that did not fit. It still had the tag on it. But she was very polite. When we bought clothes that fit she allowed us to cut the line and come directly to her. We were impressed.

This is the campus all my classes are usually in. When I first came to check out the school the…read moreharborside campus was something I was very excited about. It just has that groomed campus feel that you see when you watch a college movie. The buildings are not far from each other here and all require access with your student ID. The view is spectacular if you are in the cuisine art building. The water is speckled with boats and there's a nice breeze that comes in towards midday. The Starbucks on this campus is also a life saver for me. I'm used to a Starbucks in every direction back in NY. So having one on campus is a big help when I have early classes.

I have been attending Johnson & Wales for the past two years.The chefs are fantastic at their jobs…read more They really care about the students. This school is a friendly place to be. The new Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence is amazing. Brand new and has everything you could ever want. The only downfall is how expensive it is. But, it is the price we have to pay for a good education. Go JWU !

People often crib about Johnson and Wales(JWu) ... sayin that its the last resort... but its what…read moreyou make of yourself.. and how much effort you put in your work thats ultimately gonna help you move forward JWU is one of the most affordable private universities around... they are good with financial aid too... Best known for its culinary school, it began as a business school orginally.. I am a business student and think its pretty decent... ... you can get a lot of practical knowledge by working with real clients as JWu is tied up wid RI small business development.. The course work is pretty easy... and easy to get good grades ... most of the professors are nice and helpful...although many students are more likely looking forward to the long weekend begining frm thursday eve... Not a bad school... but not one of the best either... pretty avg ...

Love JWU, learned many things and gained experienes in the career world. A great university!!!read more

This place is really great! Huge campus. Larry my teacher has been fabulous! They serve…read moreBreakfast,Lunch,& Dinner...FREE!! The salad bar has everything including tuna fish , & fresh soup!! If you live too far or just want to stay the night you can...FREE!! Don't get me wrong you pay your union dues monthly and the ones out of your check as well but this is really nice to be able to invest time into your resume while your waiting for the weather to warm up and your laid off. The teachers have treated us all with respect. I realize I should only speak for myself but i think it's been exactly the same experience for my fellow Union Brothers & Sisters! I hope they increase the classes they have to offer. I will continue to come here and get these awesome amenities that's included with my education as well as union dues!

An amazing school and I may be biased since my daughter graduated 2nd in her class in 2015 and she…read morewas involved in many activities and was well liked by so many different types of groups. From student cliques to faculty, UHS has the best. It's only 4 years old so it's still fresh and new inside. Many after school activities to choose from and our Preforming Arts Dept is second to none. Our sports teams have advanced to State Champions many times.

the food sucks I waited 30 minutes in line for a shitty ass pizza that tastes like roach legs, dear…read moreankles and rat doodoo. *don't come here* I saw a roach on the floor I wanted to cry I lost my appitite and now I'm going to starve until tomorrow.

I was in town for a short visit to attend a graduation. Two nights before I came I found this hair…read moreschool and contacted them for an appointment. I was able to schedule the first appointment on Friday morning. I arrived and checked in. I had a short wait before I was greeted by Adele who performed my services. I originally came in for a silk press but after the consultation it was recommended that I pivot to a deep conditioner and blow dry. Adele was amazing! She was attentive and knowledgeable and consulted with me about everything. She provided great services and was very attentive with my hair. I ended getting a trim and a different style than what I had originally planned but I love this even more. The prices are great too! I can't believe everything came to less than $20!!! Please bring cash for tips! You can pay for services via credit card but can't put tips on the card and the students work very hard!

I love participating in student learninf whenever possible and so, as part of the general public, I…read moreenjoy going to Empire regularly for beauty services whether with their daytime or nighttime students. I've have had back facials, regular facials, body waxing, and nail polish removing services. I highly recommend the skin and waxing services! I would give my overall skin services a 9 out of 10. I would give the wax services 10 out of 10. I would give the nail gel polish removal surface a 0 out of 10 I was in agony the 1 time I went there. It took 2 hours to remove the gel off my hands and feet. They removed it the 'old school way' of using a nail filer and grinding down the gel off until they got to my natural nail bed. My nail bed was in so much pain and soreness... it took a day for my hands and 2 days for my feet to feel back to normal. I had areas of my nail bed turn white due to the over grinding. They tried soaking my nails in acetone and foil but the foil was constantly dropping. It was a game of catch. The student had to switch to different fingers/toes or hands/feet when i needed to rest due to the irritation. I came in thinking it would probably take 30 minutes for the appt... but 2+ hours?? Imagine if I had plans afterwards?? Smh. I understand that they probably have issues with drill bits and nail drills due to students probably pocketing them. I wish they had a more secure system of keeping a nail drill on the property. For example, having it locked with a pass code protected lock and each student have a unique pass code so that, in the event it went missing, staff would know who was the last one who "checked out" the drill and that student would be financially responsible to paying for / replacing the drill (and accessories) before completing the program. Or another system could be it would be locked up with the instructor and a student would gave to request and return it to the instructor immediately at the start and end of the appt It would gave been a 5 star review had I not have had a bad experience with the nail part of the facility. Definitely book as much skin and wax services for yourself (and your loved ones) as you can!