Rugged Hills Training was an amazing program to begin my shooting journey. Tony was very…read moreinformative, methodical and patient with all my questions. Highly recommend!

Joseph is an amazing instructor! Very knowledgeable. He breaks things down in a way you can apply…read moreto everyday life which makes it easy to retain. He makes you feel comfortable in class. He never thinks any question is a dumb question and that's a big plus because I had a LOT of them lol. He tries to make sure that every student's concerns are addressed and that's what separates him from the others. He really cares about you; it was a fun class. Sure I only passed with a 78 on my first try but hey, I did pass. A license is a license. I give 10 stars and highly recommend. (Oh yeah, he provides great snacks for his classroom trainings ) Thanks again for everything Joseph. You're the best. I highly recommend.

I signed up for the online and classroom (2-day) training for the General Lines license (Life &…read moreHealth). I took a practice test immediately to gauge what my base score. I got a 50, so I started watching the videos and reading the material. After going to Joe's class (first day), I scored a 71 on the practice test. Remember, you need a 70 to pass the state exam. After the second class, I scored an 80 on the practice test. Yesterday, I took my exam and scored an 81 . . . I passed! If you are thinking about signing up, I highly recommend the online and classroom training. Joe offers a money-back guarantee so if you fail you get a full refund. He provides A LOT of insight and solid information to guarantee your success. Best of luck!!

Stephen Smith was our instructor back in 2015. EXCELLENT! I will be auditing the course shortly…read morewith my daughter and son in law getting their certification

This class completely exceeded my expectations…read more I took the class alone. My significant other got his CHL from another instructor earlier this year, so I was on my own. I couldn't find anything to fit into my hectic schedule, so I simply picked a class that fit into my schedule that weekend. I was really nervous when I showed up. I REALLY lucked out. Stephen was great. I was dreading an all day class of stuffy and boring material. I wasn't bored and was engaged the whole entire time. I learned a great deal and the class was excellent. Highly recommended. His teaching methods really got the material to stick in my head (which is hard for me usually). I also enjoyed side conversations about the subject matter during the breaks. He also really got me thinking about things i've never thought about before. I have a great deal of homework, planning, and further education I need to work on! I will be back to take other classes for sure! I am so glad that I took my CHL class with them and not another instructor.

When I first talked to Varsity Tutors I was skeptical because it's online. However, I decided to…read moretry it because it was webinar based and my class was small (3 people, eventually 2). I got a very flexible instructor Marcela from Mexico City currently residing in the Midwest to teach Spanish. She had such a jovial disposition and a good understanding of not just her native language and culture but ours. She pointed out what words or phrases no one uses and easier ways to say things. We wrote, we spoke, we learned. I'd love to do it again. I just hope my instructor is Marcela. The next person has very big shoes to fill. The courses are twice a week for an hour and a half for 8 weeks. They're fun but there is no syllabus and your learning is catered to you not a piece of paper.

For my first session, the tutor was 20 minutes late to the online session. She did not introduce…read moreherself or provide clear explanations or expectations. She was distracted and disengaged. She seemed to be looking at something online that was unrelated to the tutoring session. I ended the session early because it was unproductive. I do not trust this organization to hire tutors of quality after this experience. They refused to provide me with a refund, even though this experience was terrible.

I took the beginner's class with Dave and learned so much. The content was great and the…read moreinstructor was also patient with all of us and answered a ton of our questions. I would recommend this class!

I've taken several of these classes and LOVED each one. If you're starting out in photography or…read moretrying to gain some new tips, these classes offer a platform where you can ask all the questions you've been harboring AND find out new ideas and tricks you never knew. I suggest taking the classroom class first, then going on a photowalk (a must do, you will get amazing photos!) and then taking the Lightroom class. All the instructors really know what they're talking about and it's a casual and small enough class that you can get some good quality time with them. These classes finally make you feel familiar with your camera and confident enough to go shoot on your own. I highly recommend them : ).

I met Monica at an event and saw her list of upcoming classes and events and thought I'd give it a…read moreshot. I'm Spiritually curious and she was so genuine and open to chatting so it felt like it was a good vibe. I initially signed up for one the vision board workshops and an intro to tarot class. I'm so beyond happy that I did. The vision board class started with a tarot reading and then we all worked on our board together. I felt so connected to mine that I'm actually planning on framing it. We did the intro to tarot next which was a standalone class that can then be continued into the course. I loved how she explained the history of tarot and helped us analyze the cards. Intuition and interpretation sometimes need some guidance. I loved the class so much that I signed up for the full intro course (4 classes) and just completed it. I'm no expert, very much a novice but I feel confident in what I've learned so far. Monica is an amazing guide and teacher, she's open to hearing your interpretations and she has such a warm and welcoming presence. Whether you're receiving a reading or taking a class, you won't be steered wrong reaching out to Monica. I'm already signed up for some more craft workshops and another class.

When it comes to tarot card readings or understanding your astrology charts, I am someone who…read morebelieves that it is always important to share your energy with someone who has the best intentions for your readings. The last few times I've been able to have a reading it has been very enlightening and genuine. What has always resonated with me is how Monica and her team breakdown everything and help you analyze and understand. Your readings are never vague and actually are specific in the type of events that are occurring or what you may/may not be going through. Coming into a reading (or a class, I haven't done that though) requires you yourself to come in with an open mind as it takes two to tango to say. Every reading, intentions, and call to actions have been on the nose and I can't rave enough about booking a session. Take this as your sign to book a session.

Amazing school. I could not love a school more of I tried. Send your children here immediately. It…read morehas been the best thing that has ever happened to our little family (2 boys ages 3 & 5). Our 5 year old is already completely fluent in Spanish and loves going to school every single morning (as does the 3 year old). We have been with the school for about 4 years now and having to move on for first grade at another school makes me want to cry just thinking about it. Our family truly loves this school and everyone who runs it.

We send our daughter to ypw.. the staff and teachers are the best .. I can not say enough about YPW…read moreother than we are truly blessed to have them help take care of her!

We began IST as one of the founding families this past fall, its first year. Words cannot express…read morethe camaraderie, energy and the love and warmth of the staff. My daughter is always so positively challenged and is exposed to so many different perspectives and cultures of the world. This is something very important to us as my husband is a 1st generation Cuban-American and I am 7th generation Central Texan.. To have the opportunity for her to attend is truly a perfect example of the American dream. Having the opportunity to provide and build this sacred space for our children is a true gift. As parents, we are all deeply committed as a whole. It simply does not get any better than this. To be a part of such a complete, quality IB program is something we never realized we could achieve for our daughter. But now, I could never imagine our lives any other way. The student body is collectively taught to respect and genuinely care for others. They are taught to honor and recognize each others' difference AND celebrate them. Each family and each child, each teacher and each staff member bring such amazing experience and life lessons to share to the table in this environment. You see it more and more with each visit. It just continues to grow stronger. The positive energy is palatable when you walk in the door to see the children and staff interacting. It is through building such strong foundations, socially and academically, that in just its first year, we are running strong with SO much progress. Such exponential growth has taken place at just at the turn of our 1st year anniversary this July. Again, no matter how much pride I try to convey, I cannot do it all justice. You must come see it for yourself to see where your family may become a part of such a vital, life-changing community. We hope to see you there! Blessed be.

$20k per year tuition fees with super average curriculum execution…read more As a parent expect to receive multiple extremely long winded emails every day requesting you make/bring something to school - I would count myself as very organized yet found it extremely difficult to keep up with all their requests Unusually high Headmaster attrition - we had 3 different Headmasters in 1 year - not a great sign Worst part of the experience was when we ended up needing to move a new town outside Austin and a new school - when I cancelled (2 months before the beginning of the school year) - IST insisted on not only keeping my deposit (I absolutely understand this) but the tuition fees I paid in advance. The school year wasn't even close to starting! For a not-for-profit this is a fairly shameful business practice and a terrible moral example to our children. After I explained my position to the (at least right now current) head Brian he looked me in the eye and agreed the tuition fee refund I was asking for was fair - to which he then sent an email days later rescinding this and denying me a refund. Shady beyond belief. For these reasons I would not recommend sending your child to IST.