Im writing this review as I start my last semester here at Las Positas. For the last three years, I…read morehave enjoyed so much about this school. I started taking classes while I was in high school, and I am so glad I did. Although the school is lacking a little bit on the social side, I know that most students are commuters and would recommend joining a club if you are looking to make friends. The thought of having to leave Las Positas this year makes me very sad. I have had so many fantastic professors, classes, and met a lot of amazing people in the last three years. Also just a few tips: - Use rate my professor to find the best professors for the classes you need. - Rent your textbooks on Amazon, unless an access code is needed with the textbook.

I was looking to add a little spark in my life and haven't had any luck in the dating scene. So why…read morenot try learning a new skill like welding! I've always been fascinated with how metal is fused together to make beautiful structures. I found out about a series of night courses being offered at Las Positas College that are funded in partnership with Lawrence Livermore Laboratory and the NNSA to provide deployment of workplace skills. Even though the class goes past my bedtime from 6pm-10pm every Tuesday evening, I jumped on this opportunity to learn a new skill. This welding class is an introduction to TIG and MIG welding. These two processes are widely used in manufacturing industries. The course consists of lecture time and hands on shop time with an instructor for each session located in state of the art building 3500. I'm three sessions in and already gaining more understanding of basic welded joints. I look forward to every Tuesday evening and can't wait to see what what project we'll learn about and working on. I attest that you can still teach old dogs News tricks!

Best university in the Bay Area, bar none! The campus is stunning, on top of the hill overlooking…read morethe city and much of downtown. World class facilities, professors, and class options - particularly the law school and business school, both of which are top notch on a national level. The university is hard to get into - you must have a very high GPA to be accepted, but it is the best.

Expensive, with all the drudgery of the CA credential program. Managed well enough, lots of nice…read moreprofessor/admin, but not a lot going on. Liberal, interesting professors, but my classmates were the type that could afford private education, worked in private education, or were I-just-appreciate-full-scholarship types. I was the liberal in between, blabbing and reliving my liberal, head-in-clouds university experience. This was better than state schools so cash strapped that classes are cancelled. Overpriced, maybe online is a better route. Plus I dislike USF's cloistered academic culture, disseminated through copious emails from the provost, the chancellor, the cardinal, who knows. Too much talk, lots of academic hot air.

Quality education, affordable and comprehensive. I'm a life long learner and really enjoy my…read moreclasses here. Excellent instructors. Enjoy!

Review is an outsider's view of the campus…read more I recently visited USF on an informal walking tour. I was immediately struck by how beautiful the campus was and the surrounding neighborhood very nice (I had no idea!) There are some really gorgeous structures on campus and it's located in the middle of a neighborhood, but doesn't overwhelm it, nor detract from it. When I visited, it was very warm and there were lots of students enjoying the outdoors. I was particularly glad to see an ethnically diverse student population, not something you always find at other universities. In all, USF is an impressive looking school - small, urban and clean. I look forward to returning for a formal tour with my daughter this summer. 5 stars.

Consumer Warning: University of Lincoln Missouri - Mental Health for First Responders Certificate…read more Do not enroll in this program without reading the fine print very carefully. In my experience, this so-called "certificate" is not a meaningful professional credential outside the university. It appears to be packaged and marketed like a specialized certificate program, but in reality it functions more like undergraduate coursework governed by the university's tuition and withdrawal policies. That distinction matters, and prospective students should understand exactly what they are signing up for before committing. The biggest issue is this: if you sign up and then decide not to continue, you may still be held responsible for the full $3,500 tuition. Yes, even if you do not actually participate in the program. That is an enormous financial risk for something promoted as a certificate. Most people hearing "certificate program" would not assume they are stepping into the same kind of rigid financial obligation as traditional undergraduate enrollment. What makes this worse is that you can end up being charged without meaningful access to the portal, course materials, or the actual product you believed you were purchasing. In other words, you may be expected to pay thousands of dollars while receiving little to nothing in return. That is why I am warning others now. There are far better and more widely recognized alternatives available. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is one example of a respected option used by social workers, EMTs, hospital systems, and other professionals. CPI also offers clearer training pathways and broader recognition in the field. My opinion is simple: this program feels misleading, overpriced, and predatory. The description may sound appealing on paper, but the financial and academic structure behind it is something prospective students should approach with extreme caution. Bottom line: do not enroll unless you are fully prepared to be charged $3,500 under university undergraduate policies, even if you later decide not to continue and even if you do not receive the access or value you expected. I would strongly encourage anyone considering this program to look at other options first.

No follow up from coaches when emailed questions. It definitely is a diploma mill for foreign…read morestudents.

I really love coming here with my dog Flynn. For those unfamiliar with the campus, Mills College…read morewas founded in 1852 and became one of the first women's colleges on the West Coast. After more than 170 years of history, Mills became part of Northeastern University and began transitioning to a more coeducational model following the pandemic while preserving the unique character and traditions of the campus. A neighbor of mine who completed her undergraduate studies here told me that Oakland residents can apply for a permit to walk their dogs on campus. The process is straightforward: you'll need to submit an application through Public Safety and provide proof of vaccinations, including rabies vaccination. Once approved, you'll receive an email and can pick up your permit at the campus entrance. Public Safety will verify your information, and you'll need to show both your ID and dog-walking permit when entering the campus. The campus itself is absolutely beautiful. There is so much greenery, mature trees, and open space to enjoy. I especially love the areas around the chapel and the central campus gathering spaces, where you'll find plenty of benches and places to sit, relax, and take in the surroundings. It's a peaceful environment that feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. During the summer, when many students are away, the campus becomes even more tranquil. It's one of my favorite places to enjoy a quiet walk with my dog and appreciate the beautiful grounds. Highly recommended for Oakland residents looking for a scenic and relaxing place to walk their dogs. Cheers!

I worked her 4 days. They had the voting polls set up there. It was so beautiful up there. Breath…read moretaking.

420th review on 4/20! How appropriate :) I would have actually wanted to join the festivities on…read moreHippie Hill, but I decided to celebrate by writing this review. In the last 10 years, OU has been the pioneer for Cannabis education in California and the forefront of a powerful movement with the legalization of cannabis. I cannot believe how many successful and knowledgeable professionals today that started at Oaksterdam. I love everything they stand for and definitely recommend above any educational institution to gain your medical plant experience here. They are completely hands on and have the best teachers who have such extensive backgrounds. They've been around a long while and in that time the biggest names were produced from their curriculum. We all are witnessing a phenomenon before our eyes with this industry. I believe there is so much good coming out of this movement and OU is there every step of the way. I still have the original OU baseball shirt from almost ten years ago. So proud of everything they've accomplished. Richard Lee, you're the huMAN.

Save your time energy and money. The interactive online course is really just a bunch of people…read morecorralling together via zoom to look at a bunch of slides and have a unenthusiastic teacher teach each week. Over time the classes started late, and Natalie the dean, belittles the students due to lack of participation. It's extremely hard to feel encouraged to do the cap stone project, due to lack of guidance and your team mates being communicating through zoom. Everything they teach you can be found researching the internet on your own. Stay in the black market if you already have a foot in. There is no future in legal cannabis.

This review is for the EKG Technician Continuing Education course, Fall 2025, Concord Campus…read more The EKG Technician course is supposed to be an 11.5-week, 60-hour in-person program with instruction and hands-on lab experience, but the reality has been far from what was advertised, and instead a huge disappointment and waste of time. The start of class was delayed a week with no reason and no proactive communication about logistics - I had to reach out the first day of instruction just to find out which classroom to go to and who the instructor would be. Since then, multiple class sessions were canceled or ended early, and we had only about five hours of actual classroom time instead of the nearly 28 hours we should have had by the end of week 4 (minus four canceled classes). The content itself was very disappointing - mostly reading slides (which were a recap of the textbook) and watching YouTube videos with very limited access to equipment or lab practice (which seemed to be an administrative issue). There was no effort to make up missed time, and it's hard to see how students would reach the advertised 60 hours of instruction, let alone pass the course or pass state certification. The instructor appeared to have good intentions, but it seems this last-minute staffing decision left everyone unprepared, including the instructor themself. Attempts to contact Continuing Education for help went unanswered, which is incredibly frustrating for those of us who paid full fees (over $1,600) and commute long distances to attend. To make matters worse, the Concord campus at that time had poor (no) lighting on the walkway from the parking lot, which is definitely a safety concern for evening classes. Overall, this experience has been unprofessional and discouraging. CSU East Bay Continuing Education really needs to address the lack of communication, instructional quality, equipment availability, and basic campus safety before continuing to offer it. BTW, check your local community college instead if similar courses are offered, it will be A LOT cheaper ($46/unit for Cali residents)!

I came by here to get some books for school because it would save me a trip to the Hayward campus…read more Unfortunately, this place is out in the weeds too. It's next to a state park or in the middle of it. So, I came here because I thought it was closer. When I was in grad school before, there was a campus in Walnut Creek. It was in the middle of downtown and was quite easily accessible. But this place isn't. And if there is traffic (and there was) look out! I am glad that I don't have to come here regularly because I'd have to get out of work a good two hours before class to get there on time and then drive all of the way home after class. They aren't open on Friday or Saturdays. But I was able to pick up my books. I was going to look for some school swag but they didn't really have any. In the future, I will have my books sent to me to avoid having to come all of the way out here to pick up two books.

I had went to John Muir elementary for 6 years and I will say it was a amazing experience nice staf…read morenice teachers and everything I love the campus and like I always said slay baddie queen

Caring staff and awesome grounds. Great place to work at if the current principal personally likes…read moreyou and your opinion matches hers. I was there this past year and quickly noticed how true this was. I had a very challenging class and was only given negative feedback, and then just ignored. So I thought, "Okay, maybe I'm not all that great of a teacher." Then after getting to know the staff better, I learned that many staff members were unhappy with her. There was one teacher there who taught 1st grade for many, many years To try to get her to quit, she moved her to 5th grade. That position could of been filled by anyone who actually wanted it. She also suggested to a staff member that she should retire. When she said she wasn't ready, the principal immediately got her transferred to another school. After being on medical leave for most of the school year, the secretary returned. Before she returned, the principal announced that she was coming back. By her announcement, it was clear that she didn't want her back. After getting to know the secretary, I learned that she wasn't liked by the principal. The principal interactions with her are all negative and now the union is involved. One day a student in my class was pissed off and yelled, "Fuck you! " the student didn't know the principal was standing right behind him. The principal took him out of class and he returned in less than 5 min. Apparently the principal told him that she understood that he must be having a difficult day, but we must choose different words when expressing anger. I was dumbfounded and thought the student would be suspended and not given a 5 min therapy session. What a horrible school year it turned out to be. It's sad because this principal isn't at all the leader who I thought she was going to be. There's more but I've said enough. Getting rid of her would definitely move my star rating to a 5.