They were kind enough to resolve the issues I was having and now i respect them a bit more. The…read morebookstore is great. Most of the staff at the bookstore is helpful (except for that really really big girl) and financial aid office is so nice and will work with your budget. Parking is tricky all year long, so plan on getting there early. Keep on your advisor, they won't come to you.

This University is a complete and utter disappointment. I received my Bachelors degree here and…read morewent on to my Master's here as well, after investing over $100,000 to this "College First" institution I was forced to be dismissed from the graduate program because I had a bad semester due to circumstances out of my control. They were the opposite of understanding, had no care in the world to listen, and instead, destroyed my path to further my education. They claim: "Committed to the faith heritage, intellectual tradition, and social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the University educates the whole person in the context of an academic community that cultivates critical thought, sound judgment, and respect for all people. This community supports the intellectual growth of all its members while offering them opportunities for social, cultural, moral, and spiritual development. The challenge to the University community is to search for truth through the dialogue between faith and reason." Which is complete and total BS! They go completely against their mission. Instead, because you have a rough semester they boot you from the program, someone who has been invested in his faith, and community, and spreading the message of Christ. It's okay, because another University can benefit from what I have to offer, and I will continue to do my good will and be sure to advise those I know to never consider Rivier as an option, for I'd be lying to them if I said it's a legitimate way to go. So sad to see where this University has gone, and the lack of care it has at seeing it's students excel, whether your a straight A or straight C student, you deserve an education, but clearly, this isn't the place for it.

About 8 years ago I wrote a one star * negative review about Cushing. Two other alumni with bad…read moreexperiences Yelped me behind the scenes thanking me for my review. Today, all these years later I am reversing my review to a full ***** five star positive review. The reason for this is twofold. 1) With greater age, wisdom & grey hair starting to grow, I realized that these criticisms that I had, while valid, are also very common problems. Common coin of many educational, professional & family environments. Therefore to blame Cushing alone for them, when they are common problems, was overzealous; yet in a sense also valid; with belief & hope that Cushing can do better than the average; in fact exceptional on these issues, if it wished to in the future; among the best of schools. 2) That leads to my second reason for reversing the review from one star to five stars is my belief that the new Headmaster, Randy R. Bertin, Ed.D. has the capacity to lead Cushing in the right direction, to a better future, in these, as-well-as, all sorts of other ways. I have returned to Cushing about ten times or more since graduation in 1981; including four class reunions and to speak & work with several of my professors, for years after graduation. I strongly support the concept of "community building." Over the years, along with face-to-face, as well as email communications, multiple generations of Cushing Headmasters, along with other leaders, have gradually, step-by-step, showed me how they were making Cushing Academy a better & better place. My intention is not to degrade or discredit the negative reviews of other alumni or students. No institution or for that matter person is perfect, and given the #s of students that go through such a revolving door, there are almost guaranteed to be at least a few bad experiences for one reason or another. The "big question" for every school, institution & person, including myself, is how are we going to honestly, directly & clearly look at these problems & mistakes, that one or another of us may likely make at some point, or have already made, and both make remedy, as well as do everything reasonably possible to prevent it from happening again. As well as all the fun, creative, educational, & enjoyable stuff we ask our educational leaders to create or make possible as well...In these ways, Cushing history is not perfect, but it is based on my experience, continuing to improve over the years, getting better & better with time! Lets keep on complaining & also keep on improving! Not afraid to look at the negative problems, but recognize them, resolve them, prevent them from happening again, improve beyond them! My Cushing experience was amazing because I met and was assisted my multiple teachers in and out of the classroom that were among the best I had in life and beyond my public school. Met great life-long friends, & had all the typical sports, games, getaways to Boston, each other's houses, & much more. It was over all a great, fun, amazing time!!! Thank you, Cushing! A very cultural experience that a local, yokel, from a small hick town, in Vermont, could get a worldwide view of experience, connecting with students, & people from all over the USA & the world...That to me was amazing!!! Like my backwoods' bad grammar; Cushing "ain't" perfect; but unlike my grammar; it is an awesome & amazing place not to miss!!

Decades later, I can only remember the rampant drinking, drug use, hook-ups and bullying. How sad…read moreis that? The marketing propaganda makes it looks like it evolved into a first-rate institution, but there is a deep social aspect to boarding schools - especially a co-ed. And young kids living away from home need supervision and structure. Parents, proceed with caution.

I was truly impressed by the worked performed at Open Door. My son received private tutoring and…read morewas able to discuss his strategies regarding his strengths and weaknesses. Initially they had him take a practice test and interviewed him to see who would be the best fit to work with him. My husband and I were concerned regarding price, but his tutor knew our son so well, he really didn't need that many sessions. I absolutely recommend this place over any group class, software, private tutor, etc.

Based on our experience during April-September 2019, this organization is top notch. Their services…read moreare worth every penny. We used their services for ACT preparation and SAT subject test preparation.

Never send your child to their preschool programs. If your child does not fit into their box, they…read morewill not be accepted. My children were treated unfairly and the staff was unwilling to support the child. Rather, it was easier for them to discard them. The director and staff lack sincere compassion for what is best for ALL children. Thinking about enrolling here? I would seriously reconsider. There are more loving and caring schools in the area.

Wonderful school. Great sense of community every teacher knows your child. Not only do they teach…read moreacademics but they teach community service and how to be a respectful citizen.

City of Fitchburg is located in Massachusetts, was incorporated as a city in 1872, and has…read moreapproximately 41,000 residents. It was an industrial center with water operated mills in the 19th century; these mills produced clothing, tools, machines, firearms, and paper. It is also located on the Nashua River. There are parks, a library, a Museum, and a University (Fitchburg State). The Great Wolf Lodge, a popular indoor water park is located there. I have family that live there so I'm always in the city. It's definitely an old city with some historic infrastructures and plenty of potholes for some reason. There are many amenities nearby. Some spots does look a bit run down, but there are some nice spots. There are some crime there, on another website, the rating for crime was C-. Overall, based on what I see, I think this is a 3 star city.

The city has a bad reputation, and it has earned it... not a town or science, innovation, or…read moreengineering... is a town for wellfair, poor education, and homless people. The best part of this town, is that the train passes through to somewhere better. Limited highway access, overcrowded (most houses are apartments), and community events that are driven for the minority of people over the majority... leaving the minority to wonder wtf people are thinking.... the local fair is always a great location for the locals to take stabs at eachother. Gutter town... hope they raise taxes to get the community sorted, but chances are. Even if they did raise taxes, the city would buy a 10,000k tolet seat, rather than have decent resources... welcome to the berg. Edit: I do have to raise two stars. The parks department and the police have to deal with alot of crazy things. I went in there to get some info amd file a report. Even though it was ignored... somone was waiting in them to yell about a dog looking though a fence... most people just straight up nonsense all the time. I am sure leaves them little time to deal with other things. It seems its been a few years now since you could walk down the streets and in the parks to find needles. Have to be doing something right. But damn, if they couldn't use like 9 more people...

The classes are so much fun. Teachers are always great and are offered in a lovely setting. For…read moreme, each class is a mini vacation. I am so glad Wild Salamander exists!

I recently moved back to Hollis with my young family after a ten year hiatus in other cities. I…read moremust say, this is a wonderful treasure for Hollis. Wild Salamander adds a refreshing community center to our town where families can come together in a fun and inviting environment. The owners care deeply about art, community, and education; it's great to see the area support a business like this! I only wish it was here when I was young. I've been enjoying my class on pastels, and am looking forward to more classes in the future for me and my family. The teachers too are true professionals in the area equally devoted to sharing their passions. Also! I had not realized this until going: there is a small shop with local arts and crafts that's open to the public during the day. They have unique and thoughtful gifts for Christmas, birthdays, and other events. A great option when I'm looking for something with a little more character than what I'd find on Amazon :D (Full Disclosure: I copied this from my own Google Review).

My daughter is a senior this year. We are glad it is almost over. The only reason we kept her at…read morethis school is she is because she would miss all her friends. The tuition (19,200.00 per year) is way over priced for a school like this. The seniors have to buy their yearbook. Seriously? My child had two teachers who were fired in the middle of the year due to incompetent teaching, so naturally all the students were behind. NDA had to get a retired teacher to come back. It accomplished zero. What is the hiring staff doing about vetting of new faculty? There are no gym classes. Why?

My daughter is on her 5th year here, where she has been academically challenged, emotionally…read moresupported, and well cared! She loves her teachers, the attention each student receives, the extracurriculars and the campus itself. Their financial aid package is generous for a working-class family looking for a quality education in the area.

It has been an outstanding experience from day one for not only our son but also for us as parents!…read moreThe facility is not just clean and organized but also thoughtfully designed to create a safe and stimulating environment for the kids. A special shoutout to Becky, the Executive Director, whose passion for early childhood education is palpable. Her leadership sets the tone for a positive atmosphere that truly stands out. Communication with the team has been excellent and we just love Ms. Desiree! The educational programs are engaging and tailored to each child's needs, promoting a love for learning. We highly recommend KinderCare at Riv to parents seeking quality childcare for their little ones.