Very beautiful campus actually pretty unique you can walk to classes and then walk along the beach…read moreon the same day very nice and relaxing place to study

My first time to the University of California, Santa Barbara was for the 3rd Summit on Diversity in…read morethe Minerals, Metals, and Materials Professions in July 2018. I arrived the night before the start of the diversity summit. The campus was well marked on the streets, though I did get lost trying to find my lodging accommodations. Slowing down as I drove my car, I eventually spotted a building matching the description I had. The workers were friendly and clearly directed me to where parking was for those of us attending the summit. I had signed up for the conference of my own initiative following attending a conference for the corresponding professions in March 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Finding parking that first night was my first sigh of relief I had made it. Then, walking my small suitcase towards the lodging building, I noticed a tunnel with lights running parallel to the tunnel entrances/exits up the sides and across the top of the tunnel. Pausing to take a look, someone on a bicycle rode through the tunnel and the lights blinked as they passed each strand. So cool. My lodging was comfortable, I was happy I had chosen to pay for everything myself in addition to choosing the summit myself. It helped build my confidence that I could call the shots in my own career. Summit sessions were held across the following two days in multiple on-campus buildings. Talent brought in spanned academia, national laboratory researchers, and people in industry. A few talk highlights included a presentation by a man from a company that had decided to pull his slides at the last minute for proprietary (intellectual property) reasons - he had to improv his entire talk. Another man, from my university (University of California, Berkeley) and a different department (Materials Science and Engineering) commented on how he hoped some day a Nobel Prize (corresponding disciplines: Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry) would be awarded to someone who cared enough about diversity to attend this diversity summit in advance of being awarded the prize. I enjoyed the on-campus meals (catered) we shared together as well. The weather was beautiful and we could watch an on-campus lagoon for wildlife. A birdwatching guide and binoculars had been provided in my room. All around, I had a lovely time.

Attended PGI 2006-2009 aiming for PhD in Depth Psychology. Wound up taking a medical leave final…read moreyear, having to make up a class in 2010; never got on track with Dissertation so settled for an MA. I'll be clear: I came to Pacifica for the experience more than the degree and was not disappointed. There was a range of scholarship within my cohort ranging from the very studious and conscientious to those who invested minimal effort. I was in the middle and struggled to meet the workload while fully employed at a demanding job. 12 years following matriculation, I believe 4 students in my cohort of 20 finished their dissertation. (That may be well under the rate of the other cohort running concurrently with ours that was rumored to be more studious.) 6 people dropped out of my cohort during or after year one, a few more at year two. 11 or 12 finished the three years of study prior to dissertation time. Pacifica is not for everyone and mistakenly is too inclusive. I believe that has fueled problems for the University and some of its students. But I like that there is a quality program that works hard to be accessible to people who would be marginalized in nearly any other academic setting. I have read some very inflammatory statements from unhappy people who attribute dishonesty to the administration and faculty. That was never my experience. I was asked directly by a faculty member about 2008 if I had ever been told program completion would lead equate to licensure and I could honestly say I was never led or misled to believe anything like that. I believe some people may have had their own ideas. My belief is that Pacifica - then and now - markets to and caters to mature adults who want the transformative experience of engagement with other mature adults answering the creative call of Depth Psychology pioneers like Jung and Joseph Campbell. During my time there I had hands on guidance from faculty I respected --with an exception or two--and additional lectures and personal engagement with thought leaders like James Hillman and Marion Woodman. In these exchanges, I felt as though I could go directly to the source of contemporary writers on subjects important to me. Also, during my time then and subsequently I have seen Pacifica faculty deal patiently and kindly with students who had meltdowns over perceived failure to meet narcissistic or childish demands, and students who would not have gained entry to many other universities. And there are students I have know who received scholarship assistance from the University. Money makes the wheels turn, yes, but it is not all about money, either. It is true that PGI is for-profit; mostly it is run, as I understand it, as an employee profit sharing plan so that PGI continues to invest in its people. I believe that is quantitatively different from publicly traded for-profit universities that have an eye on short term gains. Even though I did not complete the degree I sought, and even though I paid full price of about 70K tuition and an additional 25 K in travel, I believe I received a valuable experience. After a 3-year break, I have returned for public programs, certificate programs, and other gatherings over the past five years. I would not say that I "drank the kool-ade", as another reviewer suggested; I would assert I have a different and more confident view of the integrity of staff and administration of PGI.

I am a current student. Pacifica is a very specific program for those interested in an incredibly…read moreunique approach to psychology. I have found the professors, administration and staff to be exceptionally mature and patient. It is a place for serious scholarship in the Depth field- a field of study that can be very challenging. But for those who feel the call to this challenge, this institute can hold you.

I've really enjoyed my time at Fielding. I'm in the Ph.D. program after completing a Master's here,…read moreand their curricula is rigorous and current while still being flexible enough for adult learners returning to university. The professors are enthusiastic stewards of knowledge and many are great mentors. The labs do a great job of facilitating research and helping students do work that is rigorous, repeatable, and publishable. I will say remote learning, just like remote work, requires you to be competent at time management and fairly good at self motivation - if you struggle with that and need someone to give you a to-do list for day to day responsibilities in your regular life, you might struggle. If that is the case, I still recommend Fielding, but definitely get a coach outside of it to help you (And lean on their services also! The admin team, librarians, advisors, and professors are excellent).

Great grad school. Well rounded education applicable in the real world. Professors are mostly…read moreavailable to comment on the ongoing work and to answers questions of the cohort. Would do it all again. The best of being in Santa Barbara is the time with your professors in various brewpubs. While the coursework is interesting and enlightening, time with the professors away from the school is simply the best. Cheers! Good luck all...

This school is as good as it gets. They have the resources…read moreto give our children the best of the best. Small class sizes, violin lessons, science lab, organic gardens, parent education classes, student trips to DC, teacher in services at Harvard....I could go on and on. This is a public school but is better than most private schools. We are fortunate our children go here.

Love this place. Been here for 6 years, all 3 kids go here. All teachers we have had have been…read moreamazing, tremendous energy, engaging and caring. Small class sizes. We are so lucky to attend.

This school has been quite the fun and memorable experience for me. From the vending machine to the…read morevery bolt up ethics teacher, riviera Ridge is a very good place to be. I met some pretty awesome people here and this is a place I would recommend. The vlogs were also a true bolt up moment. I love Justin Hebert. Bolt up

I've been here for 8 years now and it's a pretty good place. The education sets you up great for…read moreHighschool and all my siblings have been here. I think the sexual education class should be more talked about and be full year round! One big dislike though is the social environment and how the schools handels it. But the trips, arts, and camps are a solid 10/10! I miss ms. Tro though she should come back she's the best.

There are some good aspects to the school but the bad out way the good. There are better schools…read moreout there, even the public ones. Save your money and heartache.

CCA has the highest expectation for academic excellence. The teachers and leadership team are…read moreDEDICATED. Their love for Christ, for the students and passion for education & spiritual excellence, is the driving force each and every day. The small class size, individualized instructions and the variety of creative approach to attending the students' different abilities set up the best chances for the students to succeed. All my kids attend CCA and they LOVE going to school. CCA's tuition is one of the most affordable around Santa Barbara.

Our daughter's experience at VCCS had been really amazing! Myah is in K-4 and she is getting so…read moremuch out of being here. Not only is she given tasks and crafts that cater to her personal level, the entire school knows her name. All of the kids are supportive of each other and big buddies (upper class) are assigned to each student in her class. Myah absolutely loves her big buddy and each week they have an opportunity to connect. The Abeka learning curriculum has blessed her over the year and she has begun to read! ( https://www.abeka.com/ ) Myah's K-4/K class just finished their oral presentations on animals they were assigned to and and they all did great! It was so awesome to see kindergarteners gaining the confidence to speak in front of their class. As parents we are given so many opportunities to be involved! We are getting to know the families rooted here and we love that. Dr. And Mrs. Geue are amazing individuals, accessible to our every whim of need, and love each student. The level of how our family has been encompassed is beyond 5 stars and we are so blessed to be here.

Been at this school for 3 years almost 4 years and we love it! They are a school with strong…read moreChristian moral values which was very important for our family. The Principal, Director , teachers, and staff are amazing. This school has surpassed our expectations. They use the Abeka curriculum which is a Christian curriculum. Thank you VCCS

The Howard School is a gem! The staff is very committed to the students, and they want these…read morestudents to be the people of the future. Students are greeted by the principal each morning and every student is known on a first-name basis. Class sizes are small allowing the teachers to focus on each child's needs and goals. If you are looking for a kind, caring community, and a wonderful emotional and academic experience then look no further.

We are incredibly lucky to have found this school in the small community of Carpinteria. At Howard…read morethere is a big emphasis in the development of children as people, not just as students. You can see this in the way that the older students interact with the younger students. They seem to really have gained strong interpersonal skills specifically - emotional intelligence, responsibility, and empathy. The small class sizes and a strong emphasis on higher level thinking within the curriculum are really what makes this school great. We've loved every teacher we've met. There is no place I would rather have my children. I can't recommend it enough.