I was going to go to school here and the dumbass director told me I have to have my transcripts…read moresent from Ohio despite having the original copy. Like really, my original copy from going to college in 2011 with the official stamp from Ohio is not good enough. Snooty, stuckup douchebags who want to discriminate against people. Now I'm looking in another direction for school because they're that petty.

I love my college! I have had some of the best professors of my life all while receiving an above…read moreaverage education. I can't wait yo graduate may first with my bachelor's in early childhood! There are always events and fun things to do on campus. The cafe is different than the one at the tarpon campus...actually both are different and unique in their own ways. As for this cafe, the staff is so friendly. Its usually the same two student workers each week, so I have gotten yo know them over the years. The espresso is amazing! Get a double shot and you are set for 4 hours. They even top it off with vanilla cappuccino for yummy taste! Best thing is the chicken tenders and fries. Once they weren't cooked to perfection and they gave me a brand new dinner free to my perfection! The cafe closes at 7pm so if you have a late class, get there before the end so you can get your deliciousness. I can't wait to finish school so I can proudly represent as SPC alumni!

I recently participated in a day-long conference at the St. Petersburg College EpiCenter campus…read morelocated along 58th Street, just north of Ulmerton Road in Largo, FL. This two-story building is primarily a series of classrooms and conference rooms for the College, but it also houses a section of the Pinellas County government and the Pinellas County Economic Development group. The facility is gorgeous -- very sleek, very modern, lots of elbow room, and free WiFi -- which are all good things. Upon entering the building there is a receptionist who will politely direct you to the correct office or conference room. If you're looking for a cup of coffee or a little breakfast, then she'll direct you to the Nature's Table café located across the lobby from her desk. I was there for a Department of Homeland Security conference on weather risks, and projections on climate change over the next several years (Welcome to part of my real life), and our group was situated in one of the larger conference rooms on the first floor. The room was narrow and long, but the designers had planned ahead and installed extra high-definition large-screen TV panels in the back half of the room so that everyone had a great view of the material being presented. Add in a podium and a hand-held microphone, and the presenters were able to easily walk around the room and interact with the audience while everyone was able to hear the discussions. Throughout the meeting we had tables in the back of the room set up with hot coffee, hot tea (Thank you, Jesus!), ice water, iced tea (Amen!), and a nice spread of breakfast pastries as well as big serving bowls of sliced up fresh fruit (Hallelujah!). I was happy to scoop up a big bowl of fruit, and enjoy that with my hot tea. While I don't normally get all excited about bathrooms, I will confess that their facilities were quite clean, and that there appeared to be plenty of room to accommodate everyone. If I lived in Pinellas County, then I would definitely consider this campus for continuing educational classes.

This college's Administration, advising, student help, and reception help are all complete BS…read morejokes! They don't help you when you need it and do nothing but bump you from one person to the next because they're lazy; especially when all you're trying to do is CHECK something anyone can check! Whether it be about Financial Aid, Classes, Graduation; you name it they are all lazy, rude and refuse to do it!!! They don't care about the students and when they give the "falsified air" that they do during Orientation/Open House... I'll warn you, they're lying out of their arses! Not only that but this horrible college screws you over the moment they find out you've taken more credit hours than they've ALLOWED you to take. They won't even take responsibility even when it's their error in reading your transcripts, so they put you in financial aid suspension and then make it difficult for you to even sign up for classes because they will deny your Maximum Time Frame Appeal despite the proof you have they messed up. Their advisors are rude, their call desk receptionists are rude, and they will get an attitude with you if you ask too many questions. Did I mention it takes them days to call you back? If I could, I'd give this College a rating as "negative infinity" and warn absolutely everyone that going here is a waste of time and money. Go to one of the State Universities like USF, UCF, UF, FSU; though they're not 100% better, they have it more together than this joke of a College. I've gone to this College for 2 years now; only stuck it out because I believed they would improve. I thought all the campus' were different but it turns out they are all the same. Now SOME of the Instructors are reaaaalllly nice. But you'll find that those Instructors also dual-teach at State Universities. Still telling any prospective students that if you don't care about never getting help or being screwed over by the faculty, then SPC is the College for you! If not, then go some place better where you actually get the quality classes you want and deserve. Because the classes in the Degrees and Subplans here are also a joke; they don't teach you anything you need to know when it comes to the real world; not even the generalized classes do this! Go to a specialized Institute or State University for that; else you're just wasting your money, scholarships, and FAFSA limit of 30k you get if you're under the age of 24. Have fun continuing your education at another University after that if you plan to when you're under 24.

Hopefully this school has changed since I was enrolled! They used to run ads on TV and in the…read morenewspaper for medical assisting and cardio vascular technology, I signed up for the cardio vascular program because at the time, I wanted to become an invasive cardio tech and work in a Pediatric hospital. I had prior medical experience and was simply looking to further my education as a stepping stone. I'm sure the program is even more costly today at this campus, back then it was over $13,000 for a program that is less than a year. My 1st day was an evening course, the school was dealing with a transitioning period and had lost their President, my instructor was a very friendly lady that they brought from Massachusetts, her accent was hard to understand, but she was very nice! Being that the school was in a transition period, they did not know what to do with us one day one, so the instructor had us to into a computer lab and type a story out on a famous medical person, then read it to the class, yes, seriously! I was enrolled to learn and drove all the way from St Pete Beach to attend this class, a good 25 + miles each way, so this was not a joke to me. The program was so sketchy after a few minutes on my 2nd day of class, that I literally walked out and never went back! Then one of their office recruiters began calling me for money, more money!? Being that I was so young, I cut them a check for my physical, TB test and a couple of books, had they even thought about going after me for money today, I'd take them in court and win! I asked nicely and even had my bank send them a fax for a receipt that proved I paid them in full, and they would not even send me a receipt. The program was NOT what they advertised, the instructor did not even know when she would get into the cardio program, which was why I was signed up and there BTW. I dont even remember how much money they hit me up for, quite a few hundred. I have gone onto better things luckily and do not hold a grudge, I just hope they have transitioned into a legit school and not cheating more people. There are a lot of options nowadays for anyone thinking about a medical career, take your time, and please do your homework before jumping into a pricey college program.

I have been trying to contact student finance for 4 months and they have never contacted me about…read moremy financial aid situation. I am getting very frustrated as it should not take this long to get a call back or something to acknowledge my situation.