My best friends surprised me with a blow job class as part of my bacheorlette weekend festivities…read more IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. A long time ago before I was even dating anybody---I saw the movie "Old School" and told my best friend " oh man if I ever have a bacheorlette weekend I want to do this!!" 1. I love that she remembered 2. It actually was really awesome and not awkward. (Of course we needed a little champagne) Joni was our instructor and she had a really great outgoing personality and made us all feel comfortable. We all had a blast and I think learned a couple new tricks. Whoever is reading this review, if you're considering it--DO IT. Have fun! Suck hard! Lol

Never returns calls. Poor customer service. Are you in business anymore? I needed to take the…read moreclass but no response

I had a horrible experience trying to take Microbiology. The lab aspect was a complete nightmare…read morebecause the lab company UCSD works with is incredibly disorganized. I'm currently taking a Chemistry course. This week, I spent one hour learning chemistry on Canvas, and five hours trying to get my textbook and homework platform to link with Canvas. Canvas provides no instructions whatsoever. The professor just tells you to contact the textbook company. The textbook website says to click on a link on Canvas. Unfortunately that link in Canvas takes you to a blank page. Other students are having problems too. This is my second horrible experience with UCSD Extension. If you want to learn science, find another place to take your classes. If you want to spend hours trying to resolve technical problems, this is a great option. I wish UCSD Ext would not outsource.

I took Microbiology with Lab 169818 at UC San Diego and it was the most disorganized experience…read more Lessons are everywhere. Not organized at all. Mixed up and repeated information the learning sections. The videos provided for learning are not the teacher speaking and are random people/"professors" but some of them can't even pronounce the words and sound like they have NO CLUE what they are talking about. It's quite confusing what you really need to know for the class because the modules say one thing but the PowerPoints, reading, and videos talk about that plus way more. It's very much so an overload. It's like no one took the time to perfect or even proofread this class setup and modules. Science lab kit is way overpriced for what you get. Like really for $450 you couldn't add 2 paper clips, alcohol, extra masks, more candles, extra Petri dishes with agar, and extra microbes (for any errors). We are not experts here and being left alone to do the labs especially at the beginning is trial and error. For me I accidentally punctured the agar with the loop and ruined my whole sample and it was just shit out of luck unless I wanted to buy more myself (only about $10 but I just paid $450 for this kit so why should I have to do that?). Not everything in the kit was used. It was a huge waste of money. The class is kind of "at your own pace" so you could totally finish early and wing it! I guess if you have the money and don't really want to learn but just need the class- go for it. I would never recommend this class or school to anyone. It was a terrible experience and this is coming from someone who already has a degree and has taken MANY online classes.

The membershop at SDFWA is a wonderful resource. I had been out of woodworking for many years and…read morewhen I found out in 2016 that SDFWA was opening a shop for members where we could use all the tools, work on our projects, meet and interact with other woodworkers, take classes and volunteer to help the shop and the woodworking community, I signed up even before the place was open. It has been a great experience and I have met many great people and I have even picked up some new skills (like working with a CNC, Laser and a 3D-Printer).

I have been a member now for 10 months. What a great place to accomplish woodworking and other…read moreprojects! I have made house furnishings like bookcases and wine racks and now working on a laser engraved restaurant sign for a friend who is opening a restaurant in Tecate Mexico. So many knowledgeable people there to help with technical issues. Very friendly staff to guide you thru a problem if you have any. They hi quality hand tools and big professional power tools. A great place and affordable shop slots. Many classes also from beginning and advanced woodworking techniques . Wood turning and laser , as well asCNC. Highly Recommended!

Wells is very professional and their staff is excellent. I would recommend it highly. Krithika did…read morea fantastic job tutoring my granddaughter in her computer science class for college. She went from struggling with the course to receiving a B+ for the semester. Sydney found her teaching style very beneficial, motivating and enjoyable. Thank you Krithika for the excellent tutoring job. A Wood

I've come back after many years to leave this review. For context, I was briefly a student here…read moreback in 2009. You'll understand in a moment why I waited so long to write this. I took SAT tutoring here, back when the SAT had three sections and was scored out of 2400. I ended up with a 2040 -- which at the time was the ~94th percentile. I scored a 730 on the Writing section, which was the ~99th percentile for men back then. So why the bad review? I ended up dropping out and self-studying halfway through because I was treated in an extremely condescending and arrogant way by Vincent Perry. At first, I had a wonderful tutor who handled my English and Writing sections -- she was kind, patient, and professional. When she left, I was told I was "lucky" to be upgraded to a "master tutor," Vincent, at no extra charge. For context, they were charging $50 an hour at the time but paying tutors only $15 an hour. I know this because several UCSD students I knew worked there and confirmed it. Vincent started an argument with me during our very first essay review after I used the phrase "due to." He claimed it was grammatically incorrect because it supposedly referred to being "due" like a deadline rather than "as a result of." When I politely disagreed, he told me I was being argumentative. I can assure you, I was polite and articulate -- he simply didn't like being challenged. So I dropped out and finished my prep on my own. About a year later, when I was in college, I applied for a position there. Vincent sent me an unprofessional rant accusing me of being a terrible student with poor work ethic -- completely out of nowhere, and long after I'd left. Without his help, I still achieved an excellent SAT score and couldn't justify asking my parents to keep paying for those lessons. I went on to graduate from UCSB, a Tier 1 research university, taught math and computer science for six years, and later worked at Microsoft and several tech startups as a senior sales executive. I can't attribute even a fraction of that success to this place. From what I remember, the lessons mostly consisted of buying a review book, being assigned problems, and then going over those problems in class. You can buy the same books yourself for under $100 and save the trouble of being mistreated. Even though this happened many years ago, I doubt much has changed. Remember that students don't forget experiences like this -- treat them with respect and listen to them. Your students are your customers.

UTC Toastmasters is a fantastic club in a beautiful office, with a convenient location, which has…read moregreat officers and group members! If you are curious at all about Toastmasters, or you know that you want or need help with public speaking, or that you need help overcoming the fear of public speaking, then do yourself a favor and try it out at least once. What do you have to lose by trying it for 1 hour? Absolutely nothing and you will be doing yourself a favor, and at the very least you will meet some wonderful new people. Meetings are held Thursdays at noon in the new Vistage office in the UTC mall area across from the mall on Eastgate. There is plenty of parking in front of Vistage. Just make sure to sign in at the front desk and find out which meeting room is the current room for that meeting because it is not always in the same room. I was drawn in by an invite from Brian to attend the pizza party to learn more about Toastmasters and it was much more than good pizza. I have since attended only 4 or 5 meetings, but I enjoyed every minute of it. It is a very non-threatening environment and you can choose to jump right in and participate 100% or you can sit back and observe and not speak at all. Whatever your personal comfort level is. The first time I just watched. There are a wide range of people in the group from all backgrounds, educations, jobs, and speaking expertise levels. Everyone is invited to join and you will feel welcomed and at ease right away. Brian, Jaimee, Brandon, Dawn and all the others do a fantastic job and will help you every step of the way. The meetings are run very precisely like a fine tuned machine. After the meeting sign in period, there is a brief introduction, the meeting agenda is discussed, and responsibilities are handed out. There are a range of responsibilities like a person who keeps track of the time so people don't go over their allotted time limit, there is an "um" counter, etc. There is a meeting agenda and there are usually people who are scheduled to give a timed planned speech but time permitting there are other little fun speaking exercise games. Sometimes there are guest speakers from other clubs, etc. I want to reiterate that you can just sit and observe the meeting until you are comfortable with immersing yourself fully in the Toastmasters experience. You don't have to talk if you don't want to. It may be enough for you at first to just observe, and there are no judgments or expectations, but if you do choose to participate it will be a great learning experience. If you do work up to being 1 of the planned speech givers, you will quickly get dynamic and meaningful feedback in a helpful way which should help you hone your public speaking skills.

I've greatly benefited from my experience in UTC Toastmasters. It's a motivating and fun…read moreenvironment that fosters learning and growth. After I give a speech I know I'm going to be told what I did well and how I can grow and I greatly appreciated the high quality of feedback. Hearing that immediate feedback helps me grow and better prepare for my next speech. I particularly appreciate the diversity of styles and experiences people bring. I find myself adopting new techniques that I don't think I would have learned had I not been a member of UTC Toastmasters. It's not simply getting better at speaking, it's learning a particular set of skills: vocal variety, pausing, projecting and really connecting with your audience. That's the type of experience you can have at a great club like UTC Toastmasters.

I feel absolutely robbed and taken advantage of. In my opinion, their actions are predatory. As a…read morebusiness owner I've done many multi-hundreds of thousands of dollar deals on a handshake with businesses of integrity. I wish I had used my lawyer before I signed the contract and not waited to contact her until after. My expectations were completely shattered to new lows I never imagined a company would deliver.

Fia, I so treasure you and our time together! Your business is soaring to new heights...and thank…read moreyou for the business savvy advice! For my friends and family who don't know Fia and The Moxie Institute, she is a leader who is setting the speaking world on fire! Fia is THE SPEAKER COACH who teaches business people, Olympians, Ted Talk Presenters and so many more how to command a stage with confidence and clarity. She and her team of experts will help you deliver powerhouse presentations. If you are a keynote speaker or need a keynote speaker, look no further than Fia and The Moxie Institute. Today I toast to you-my beautiful & talented sister!

We visited San Diego Mesa College with my high school senior, and I have to say -- coming from…read moreWashington, we were very impressed! The entire campus is flat, super easy to walk, and feels very safe. The buildings look new and are incredibly clean -- I mean really clean! Their athletic programs are top-notch. We spent the whole afternoon with the team and coaches, and everyone was welcoming and professional. And get this -- tuition for the first year is only $9,300, and the following year is ZERO dollars! Say whaaaat?! Huge thank you to the coach for taking the time to meet with us and even treating us to lunch. Overall, Mesa College really stood out -- great people, great campus, and great opportunities!

This is a sorry excuse of a school. Please be aware that this school has a very very shady system…read morefor their radiologic technologist program. Most of the pre reqs for this program expire in 5 years. This school only accepts applications every 2 years (most schools and allied health programs do every year). Meaning you only get two chances to apply within the 5 year period. At the 5 year mark you have to retake math, physics, anatomy + physiology, Medical terminology. Also do not waste your time with their BIO 160 class. Please take anatomy and physiology SEPARATELY. Other programs require them separately but the counselors will not tell you this. Students are not set up for success here, they just want your money and financial aid. In addition, this school charges students for parking and has many times blocked off more than 40 student parking spots, renting them out to non student functions. If you read the fine print it says yes you must pay parking and no you are not guaranteed a spot. This school has demonstrated time and time again that they have no interest in making things work functionally for their students.

I just completed the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate Training course that is…read moreoffered by Beyond 20. Erika Flora made the class enjoyable and extremely informative. The terminology and concepts were thoroughly reviewed and explained, and Erika kept us on our toes with impromptu Q&A sessions. I would highly recommend this class to anyone that is thinking about becoming a PMP.

I took the Beyond 20 PMP Exam Prep Course. I highly recommend taking this course from Beyond 20…read more Our instructor was able to feed the large volume of information in such a way as to make it stick. Questions and quizzes were well timed and challenging. If you are going for your PMP take the prep course from these guys.

After spending six years at La Jolla Village Montessori with both of our children completing the…read morefull three year Montessori program, I can honestly say we couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience. Miss Joanne and the entire staff are exceptional. They genuinely care about every child and have built a warm, nurturing environment where kids are encouraged to become confident, independent, and curious learners. The staff is kind, patient, and dedicated, and it was clear every day that our children were truly known and cared for. One of the things we appreciated most was the small school atmosphere. It feels like a community, and that personal attention made a huge difference for our family. Most importantly, both of our kids entered kindergarten well prepared; not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Looking back, we're convinced that their time at La Jolla Village Montessori gave them an incredible foundation for success. We're grateful for the six years we spent there and highly recommend La Jolla Village Montessori to any family looking for an outstanding Montessori preschool.

My daughter attended LJVMS age 3-4 and I cannot say enough positive things about this school! At…read morefirst she was very shy but everyone (teacher and students and families) were so incredibly welcoming and kind. She left there with tons of friends, confidence and knowledge and now far surpasses her entire TK class. The teachers are so loving and sweet and Ms Joanne is absolutely wonderful. I was very impressed with how clean and organized everything is- they teach the kids manners and respect. They have several enrichment activities throughout the year where guest speakers come in and the kids are able to interact with animals. Parents are also very involved and it's an amazing community of children and families.