Employee Review - Admin assistant…read more I had the pleasure of working for NDNU's admissions and marketing team when they fully transitioned to a graduate university. Being a part of a huge shift was a learning experience and I was grateful to have had the support of several department heads. No one talked down to me or made me feel less than. Working on a campus surrounded by nature and spotting a deer on the daily brought me a sense of presence and peace that I enjoyed on my breaks. I would have stayed with NDNU but I moved out of the SF Bay Area. I enjoyed working with all the faculty and staff, but I especially enjoyed supporting current and future students. Though I was never a student I was impressed by the attention to furthering one's education by promoting small class sizes. What a way to feel seen and heard! Anywho, I'm rambling. If you have an opportunity to attend NDNU or work there, don't hesitate to apply. 4 stars because pay could be higher to meet cost of living in California.

I absolutely love this school. I will be walking the stage this Saturday, shaking hands, accepting…read moremy diploma, and tossing my cap way up in the sky! Finally, I'll be done. ((sniff sniff)) A few years ago I completed my Undergrad in Accounting & Finance here. Last December, I completed my last Graduate class. (Graduation ceremonies occur once a year in May.) NDNU is located in Belmont, surrounded by lush trees, wonderful weather, pretty animals, and even a beautiful mansion (Ralston Hall). NDNU has an extensive faculty of distinguished staff and professors with prestine wisdom and experience. The MBA program follows a stellar curriculum, applying assignments and projects to current, real world/global issues. Another great thing about NDNU is it's comprised of well diversed students with different backgrounds. Having such a diverse group enhances your education and brings more experience to the table, which is required in our global economy. Tuition at NDNU is definitely on the pricier side. However, this is a private university and it's worth it. Classes are intimate, enabling students with the luxury of a more one-on-one type of education. Students are not considered numbers here, but rather treated as well respected peers. Regarding education, you get exactly what you put into it. Each person may have their own opinion of this school, but what really matters is what you take away from what you've learned. NDNU has provided the necessary tools (ie staff, professors, and program), now it's up to each student & what they want to do with it. P.S. I am so done with writing school papers!

Some staff here are absolutely amazing people. Some are mediocre. Some can be a bane to your…read moreexistence. Just like anywhere. I stick and try to interact with the best and do my DD before taking a class. For the most part my professors have been 5/5 awesome and go above and beyond. The custodial are super chill and the aids are nice too. My main gripe is the Wi-Fi and data in the science building on the second floor is absolutely garbage. I strongly believe the school did that on purpose because mine (and so many others) have no service on that floor whatsoever. Go one floor above or below and it's good. We are not children and some of us are emergency contacts or have work so not having service is an issue. Especially since I tutor there and have been at all the open labs including club stuff. Also sometimes I have to turn my phone off and on to get service back which is crazy. That alone could be a reason for 0 stars but I do really like the staff and people here. They are nice and helpful. Also so beware the bookstore can be a hassle. There can be a lot of issues. It took me two semesters to get a printer but I got it after asking like 3-4x a week for a couple months. The coordination is not the best but if you push you will get the result you desire. There are many services available like DRC and EOPS available for students. Take advantage of you don't know my opinion is ask Chat gpt for all the info with links and it will give it to you in a easy to access format rather than dealing with the website. I would definitely recommend going here. For a CC it is quite lovely. They have so many things including a makerspace in the library!

I took some classes here years ago and had a food experience. More recently I have visited for…read moremeetings and large events and Building 10 is stunning with great view and modern interior. Parking can be tough but at least free if you don't mind walking.

This HS is a joke. If you are AP or average then you'll do fine. If you are even 15% off the…read moreaverage they kick you to the curb. Especially Patner is the worst. He made my kiddo cry, I had to stop him. They didn't want to address anything for either of my kiddos and we had to hire an outside advocate. If you are considering moving to this area for the HS, don't.

If your child has any special needs please RUN away from this school. They do not know what they…read moreare doing with special needs kids. They did not teach my child anything.

This is the best place I have ever worked! The people are nice, smart, and cool!read more

This company rocks!!!!! Love the people and the environment (was much better before it was acquired…read moreby CL, but that's normal when going from startup to a big corp).

I enjoyed my time here, as a student, when I took a public speaking class in the summer of 2023. I…read morecrafted 5 fine speeches, but unfortunately I never got to deliver them in public (my conversations and statements only got recorded on wiretapped devices).... As my friend Antonio Lopez (mayor of East Palo Alto) reminded me in January of 2024, you'll get resistance any time you try to do good. Yeah, I guess that's how this world works, isn't it? So sad, but true. That's what history has taught us, with a patriarchal power structure, isn't it? Hey, on a positive note, I'm still alive today! Made it much longer than I thought, give the excessive criminal activities thrown at me from all directions. When I was at Canada College during the summer of 2023, I was thinking how fun it'd be to take a debate class... well, my goodness, after endless debates over the past 18 months, I think the combination of my street and classroom skills really paid off. As far as degrees of completion, I am still waiting on my honorary PhDs from several universities... unless they've been delivered to my Redwood City condo without me knowing?

Terrible online orientation. This school presents itself as a good choice for online students, but…read morewhat they don't tell you is that you have to show up in person before you can register for classes AND before you can collect your financial aid. The in-person requirements make sense, but they must include that information during the online orientation. I had to drive three hours to this school, last minute, for identity verification. After I got back home, I discovered I had to drive all the way back to hand in my documents at the financial aid office. Communication with Counseling and Admission and Records is a slow process. There are too many issues to cover, but I'm left with a sense that this school has run out money to pay their staff. It's a nice looking school, but I suspect they may be going through some serious budgeting issues, because they seem to struggle to keep business moving.

Absolutely beautiful campus!! They also have a free bus system that goes around the campus during…read morethe week. It's limited on the weekends. It is a rather large campus as well. I did so much walking and was tired. And I walk a lot! haha. Glad I got to visit my nephew here!

This is one of the most beautiful campus I ever been to. It is so huge I only walked a quarter of…read moreit. They have everything in this community. I went to hoover tower and you can see the whole entire campus from atop--so big!

Imagine a distilled crash course of Silicon Valley and entrepreneurship, taught by the greats…read more You walk inside to be greeted by intricate yet colorful murals and even brighter people. One minute you're talking to a man who traveled from Moscow building a startup help improve the experience immigration and the next minute you're meeting an ex-NFL player and Draper Alumni who started with 0 knowledge of code nor business to now rocking a 500 Startups-backed company. Also, the staff are some of the nicest and coolest people I've met. Min, Juan, Rob and the crew really help you feel at home while still getting you to develop the entrepreneur's grit. Oh and the best part?! It's in the center of the San Mateo! That means: - instant access to great food and drinks (Night Life's Great) - cal-train just a few blocks away - 15-25 min away from Palo Alto or SF If you're interested in the art of building a Startups and connecting to a community of extraordinary people, Draper University would definitely be a cool place to check out.

This place is a hub for entrepreneurs and innovation. It is really well run, and the employees are…read moregreat. Formerly a hotel, Draper University (DU) is now home to a school and training ground for those who seek to take their entrepreneurial experiences to the next level. I would recommend checking out this iconic spot in San Mateo!

Made an appointment for haircut & color and I'm so happy I did…read more The facilities are amazing & clean, faculty are friendly & supportive, and students are professional & passionate. Had one of the best cuts ever and all at a SUPER discounted rate. Gizelle performed my services while Ms. Gabby supervised .. both are absolute gems. Be sure you're not pressed for time as, remember, students are providing the services and this is an atmosphere for learning. I can't wait to return for a facial!

Best kept secret around! They do it all here: haircuts, perms, manicures, tints, highlights, skin…read morecare, waxing, and more! Forget paying $100+ at any other salon for the same services when you can spend a quarter or less of that price --not kidding. Yes, you may be skeptical that a student is performing all the work on you, but let me reassure you that this place is just as great as any salon --or even better. They have teachers that oversee every step of the way, which actually provide more precision and accuracy in the work in my opinion. From my experience, I have had my bangs cut on one visit and 8inches cut on another visit --both times turned out amazing for only $10! All of the teachers and students are incredibly nice and welcoming as well. They enjoy socializing with you and you can see how excited they are to watch their work come to life as well. This is my go-to place for all haircuts for sure. The only thing is that their hours are tricky being open only Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am-2:30pm though. Make sure you make an appointment and you're good to go!

SMU San Mateo Learning Center has been a great experience thus far…read more I started the ABSN program in January 2011 and what I love are the faculty, lab facilities, clinical experiences, FREE parking, and staff. The faculty are all very patient, knowledgeable, and approachable because their enthusiasm radiates even when they're teaching you about explosive diarrhea. Situated on the top floor of an office building, they start a new cohort every 6 months so the small school feel is very nice. The faculty and staff know you by name...kinda scary. I was weary about SMU because their admissions process (done in main campus at Oakland) is atrocious...conflicting information, disorganization, you name it! I even considered another school. I was waitlisted at SF's campus and glad I didn't get in there...San Mateo is the best!

I had high expectations for the staff here; it's private school after all! Derrick was a complete…read morejerk during my appointment and completely brushed me off saying all questions could be found on their website and made no effort to offer any other insight on their accelerated nursing program! Not a good impression for an expensive private school. Most that attend this location don't speak positive of their faculty

Please be careful in buying the 2-camp pass. It's advertised as a savings, but the 2-camp pass…read morecannot be used for camps that have an overnight option (even if your child plans to attend as a commuter). If you buy the 2-camp pass, don't be surprised if you find that non-residential camps near you (that your pass is valid for) get cancelled, and don't be surprised if they try to upsell you to overnight options which cost an additional $900. I'd love my child to be able to attend a second camp this year with the 2-camp pass we bought, but right now, PGC doesn't seem to be able to make that possible in our area.

Great experience many years ago. Can't speak to current faculty, but when I was there the…read moreprofessors were intelligent, of great integrity, and had a lasting positive impact on me. Again, can't speak to what it's like this many years later. Especially with the changing context in silicon valley demographics.