Not up to the standards of even a (usually) free class at your local library. While held at a…read moreuniversity campus, the instructor didn't seem to have much knowledge of his topic. He essentially read from a Microsoft instruction manual, which I already have. I needed help with issues not covered. That's why I paid for the course. Admin was unhelpful and full of attitude. No refunds allowed.

Signed up for a course. The curriculum consisted of the instructor photocopying chapters from a…read morecopyrighted book. Course: $65. I could have purchased the book for $20. Though the course was promoted as being for expanding artists' work, the instructor instead discouraged students from actually creating any work. Instead, we were used as test subjects for her "life coach" training. Instead of presenting our creative work, she encouraged painful childhood revelations----as LONG AS they weren't in the form of a poem, a painting, a story, etc. An unexpected support group, really. Not what was advertised, and I was not looking for cheap therapy from an unqualified person. A lot time was wasted by the instructor startling, commenting and going to the door every time someone walked by. She emailed us to "vote" to change the class start time, so she would not be disturbed by normal campus activity. All I saw was a few students in the hall, chatting quietly. We were never informed as to whether class time was changing. In the second week, she emailed me daily with unwanted, invasive, personal advice on how to run my life and career. She herself has not had any success in an Arts career. The last straw was her email saying I was the first thought on her mind in the morning. Followed by more irrelevant, personal advice. Between the prohibited materials and this invasiveness, I asked ElderCollege for a refund. The administrators had hysterics, repeatedly focusing on the fact I'd emailed the office after hours. I have never known an organization insist you are absolutely sure you are not emailing at lunch, or after 3 pm on alternate days. No refund, just more hysterics and obfuscation. After speaking with many concerns about ElderCollege, I discovered it is not uncommon for their instructors to simply profusely photocopy copyrighted materials as their curriculum. It got even weirder. The director posts her email on her LinkedIn. I discovered it is her personal email, which she shares with her hubby. So unprofessional. After I emailed her once, she told me not to email her again at that public address. But she kept emailing me from this address. That pretty much defined the crazy making nature of this place. Like being put in a round room and ordered to pee in a corner. I took it up with the BBB, and the astonishing personal attack and falsehoods the admins launched, was something you just don't see from professionals. They found my email stating that it is illegal to photocopy and distribute copyrighted materials, "intimidating." Of course, they didn't state the topic of my email or its calm, factual tone. They just used ugly words in a personal attack. You can enjoy higher quality courses at a community centre or library, for half the price or even free. They seem to vet their instructors more stringently, as well. I knew this course wasn't for credit, but I mistook the word "college" and its location at a rented room at UFV, for offering higher standards. The only business I've seen that has turned off their Google reviews.

If someone had told a younger version of me that I would be #livingthedream at UFV.. I am not sure…read morewhat I would have said. The thing is, life moves fast, and although we all have dreams and goals.. sometimes we end up at somewhere like UFV. Now, I am not trying to trash on anyone who goes to UFV, it is an okay school, and I don't blame anyone for going there. It is a relatively affordable school, and it makes sense for so many people to go there; it makes sense for me to go there. However, at the same time, I would not try to claim that the University of The Fraser Valley is a great school. To be honest I kind of sort maybe hate it. The profs are pretty good, and the campus itself is not that bad, but if I were to be completely honest, the only thing that convinces me to go to school is wanting a better job when I am older. Okay, not really.. my main motivator for going to school is the UFV Timhortons located within building G. Shoutout to the Timmie's workers, they are the goats. Oh yeah, also the wifi/power goes down like everyday.. so I guess that's one way to procrastinate with a reason.

It's okay if you're looking for a place close to home or a starter school, but it's pretty lacking…read morewhen it comes to some departments. It's difficult to get through a degree when courses aren't always available or you're being waitlisted. This is especially apparent for their low budget CIS program! Highly recommend communications courses here though! The profs are all great and what they teach is useful for any real world career! Japanese Prof Joe Sunami is also highly under appreciated. He's a wonderful, patient teacher! Weeaboos please take his class seriously. He deserves better than you!

Most people don't realize that the Wilson Library is a publicly funded institution and open to the…read moregeneral public. Located just west of Red Square near the center of campus, Wilson Library faces Old Main and is one of the oldest structures on campus. Located on the top floor of the original library building, the Wilson Reading Room houses a portion of the library's Northwest Collection and is primarily dedicated to quiet study. Often referred to as the "Harry Potter Room" by students because of its resemblance to the main hall in the Harry Potter movies, the Wilson Library Reading Room is typically furnished with large wooden tables and chairs. The reading room is also utilized for special events by the university and foundation. Today, I'm attending an event featuring The Justices of the Washington State Supreme Court who are on campus today and hearing ital arguments in a couple of cases in the Wilson Reading Room tomorrow.

First time visit to this University on Sunday, 6/22/25. Arrived at 11:00 AM. There were a few…read moreBasketball Camps going on at the Wade King Rec Center. We got to tour the fitness center, gymnasium and pool area. Then took a leisurely walk around the campus to see the different buildings - Fine Arts building, the Library, Residence Halls, Science Building, and the Viking Union. All were closed since it was a Sunday, but still enjoyed walking around to see the layout and creative structures and different building locations. The natural environment with views of the Cascades and hills full of trees across the ocean was very calming and peaceful.

I am pursuing EA diploma at the Abbotsford campus. I am having a great learning experience over…read morehere. I gain a lot of knowledge from here to become a successful EA in future. My instructor is so humble and intelligent. She has a tons of experience in this field and she is always ready to help her students in every possible way. I will definitely recommend this college to everyone....Just go for it!!!

I was a student at the Abbotsford campus and I must say the training I received was above and…read morebeyond. The instructor for the SSW course had over 20 years of experience in the field and brings her real life experience into the classroom. I was more than prepared for the "real world" with the education and training I obtained at the school. I have been employed in my chosen field of work, since graduating last fall. If you are wavering, take the plunge!