Great adult program if your looking to have your school schedule be compatible with your work…read moreschedule. You go one day a week for 4 hours year round until your program is over. Teachers have great backgrounds in their field because they used to work or still currently work in that field.

Im an English major at Elmhurst University. My experience has been great! Everyone on campus is so…read morenice and willing to help with what you need. Staff and professors are also very hepful and understanding. Food is good, campus is very nice and classes have been great! I highly recommend attending this university!

I am a student at Elmhurst and have had a great on campus experience so far. You get to know a lot…read moreof people and join a lot of great organizations since it is a small campus.

Lewis does indeed have an idyllic campus, with some of the best faculty to ever facilitate…read moreeducation. At Christmas every year, Lewis sends out fabulous cards to anybody with even a remote connection to the university, on very nice 120 pound card stock. Lewis also is at best capricious and at worst extremely inconsistent as to whom, as an administration, it favors, and whom it does not. Lewis is run by the Christian Brothers, also known as the Lasallians. Lasallians are supposed to base their educational methods on five principles rooted in Catholic values and virtues. That does not seem to hold true for the Lasallians at Lewis, and the administration hired to represent them. Sixty-three to sixty-five percent of the faculty at Lewis is composed of adjunct, or part-time, faculty. To be an adjunct means to not only have expertise as an academician, but the skills to be an expert in the corporate, commercial, industrial world where most of us reside. It also means only thirty-five to thirty-seven percent of the faculty is full-time staff. Even less than that are tenured. An adjunct faculty member of Lewis recently died. This person taught at Lewis for twenty years. The professor's classes were well-attended, and most students appreciated the professor's efforts. The faculty member taught anywhere from three to five classes a semester, what elsewhere would constitute a full class load. This person went to the annual adjunct dinner, as well as volunteered for May Institute, seminars, convocations, and panels. When this adjunct could no longer drive to Lewis, the individual took it upon himself two days a week to get up extremely early, take Metra into the Loop, to be on time for the Lewis bus to the main campus. Lewis's official answer to the adjunct faculty member's death was a copier paper sheet sent to the family in condolence, on which had been copied a Scripture verse, and the heading, "On behalf of the Brothers of the LaSalle Community, I want to extend our deepest sympathies..." That's it. No benefit, no remembrance of any kind. A few individual colleagues took the time to offer Masses, call, attend the visitation. Not the Christian Brothers, and not the administration that represents them. There are other examples that Lewis is not the Catholic university you would think it is. Look for these before you commit to attendance, or send your child to attend, Lewis. Do your own research. Find out how safe the dormitories really are. Look for the location of the chapel, and find the story on the conversion of what was once the chapel into a venue for luncheons and special events. And let's not forget cancelled Winter Commencement 2018 over a few cases of mumps that could have been quarantined- and don't try to ask why the immunization regulations were not enforced. Examine what you will receive for paying sixty-seven to eighty percent more than a public school, particularly for general education credits easily obtained at the local community college for thirty-three percent of the price of tuition at Lewis. And if nothing else convinces you to look elsewhere, remember that the majority of the professors who will teach you or your child are adjuncts, people skilled in both the classroom and the real world. And remember how Lewis treats those valuable, skilled people. Badly, at best.

A good education for adult learners with tons of assistance and help. Especially great for military…read moreveterans when it comes to credit for military training and education!

Friendly onsite staff. Clean rooms, good catering and attentive AV and setup team. Only comment we…read moregot was that the atrium area can be a loud with music and overall echoing

The staff was very accommodating to our changing needs for our conference as our attendees were…read morehigher than anticipated. Mike was fabulous and helped make sure everything was set up as needed

This college is located in a convenient location close to transportation, downtown Chicago and…read moreChinatown. On campus, there are plenty of trees and greenery. Some of the buildings are modern with great architecture. My favorite is the Kaplan building. As soon as you walk in, there is a robot near the front desk. In Kaplan, I feel like I'm in a college geared for the 21st century and beyond. This is STEM based campus for people with majors such as physics, mechanical engineering, computer science, chemical engineering, bioinformatics etc. Because of its great architectural design, films and movies have been filmed here. The popular show Empire has used the college for filming. The food in the Commons cafeteria is delicious, especially the stir fried rice. It had just the right amount of teriyaki sauce and veggies. The server prepares the fried rice, with vegetables, rice and chicken in front of the customers. The line for the stir fried rice was the longest line. The chocolate chip boondies were superb. I went over my calorie limit today!

Graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering and Business. Great school. Challenging curriculum…read more Demanding professors. This is the place to come if you really want to learn, and aspire to be the best in your field. You will be pushed, but it will change your life. Also, IIT Greek Life is the place to be, FYI.

I have not attended COD for classes, but have for several events. I feel that the college hosts…read moregreat presenters on a variety of topics. I am on their email list so it's good to get all of their updates. The college is large and I am impressed by their offerings. They have non credit classes and life long learner classes. They have music and comedy shows.

Was treated to a fantastic New Year's Eve concert at The Mac , an arts center at the college. Top…read morenotch entertainment with full orchestra which has been going on as a holiday event for years. Champagne toast post concert. Absolute charm and fun to ring in the New Year.

I graduated from this school and really cherished my time there. The students were all so friendly…read more The staff were very caring about their student. They took the time and interest in getting to know their students. Small classes made a big difference. The facilities were wonderful. The cafeteria always had hood food. Close to Chicago and all the activities of a big town. A great place to truly learn.

Trinity rocks! I completed my MDiv at TEDS and had a terrific experience. The professors are…read morescholarly and yet caring, the teaching is deep and yet pastoral, and the students and faculty come from a variety of nations, ethnic backgrounds, and theological traditions, all under the broad umbrella of the gospel and the mission of God in the world. TEDS seeks to keep one foot firmly planted in the academy and the other foot equally firmly in the mission of the church. A great place to study if you are looking to be a pastor, a scholar, a professor, or Christian leader.

I graduated from Benedictine from both the Bachelor in Criminal Justice and Master in Business…read moreAdministration programs and I enjoyed both the education I received and the overall experience during my six years here. Benedictine is comparable to other smaller Division III schools in the area (e.g. Elmhurst). Class sizes are extremely small (approximately 20-40 students per class), so learning is much more personalized compared to sitting in a larger school with 100+ students in class. With that being said, it's much easier to get to know the professors individually and work with them during office hours when you need help or want to chat. Likewise, there are many opportunities for you to become involved with your peers as they have many different student organizations on campus. I met some great people at this school, and for that, I am very thankful. More importantly, I felt the curriculum was solid. If I had to repeat my time here, however, i would likely have changed my major to Political Science, Business, or something science-related as I believe that Ben U excels in these three areas. The issue of with the criminal justice program here was that it was mostly theoretical. For those students who want to go into law enforcement and law, there should be more application based classes. One drawback of this campus, however, was that it felt very dated. During my time undergraduate program, however, the University was undergoing a huge construction project to build the Goodwin Hall of Business. This building would be where I spent my final two years in the MBA program, and I must say, that building is exceptional. Ben U's developmental plan, #BenU2020, never came to fruition with most of it being stalled due to financial concerns. This leads me to my critiques of the campus. First, it's apparent that the University is not fiscally responsible. The fact that this is primarily a commuter school does not help whatsoever with the goal of increasing enrollment. The way to increase enrollment is to make this primary a resident school! Many students flock to other comparable Illinois educational institutions because they want the true college experience. Why can't they have it here, considering downtown Naperville is minutes away? Students would rather go to North Central than here simply because of the location! If Ben U made it more appealing to live on campus with an increased number of freshly renovated dorms, increased entertainment experiences on campus, and more parking, more students would gladly come there! Unfortunately, minimizing the number of programs will do more harm than good in the long run - you need a diverse range of educational programs or they will go elsewhere. When I was in my Master's program, I couldn't believe they got rid of the MIS program - the industry is hiring in bulk! Alternatively, offer more certificates for MBA grads! Second, parking was atrocious anytime of the day. Considering you parking was an issue for all types of students, it means one thing - build more parking. Third, interactions with Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and the Registrar departments were less than stellar. There was always an issue and nothing was ever resolved timely. I had to wait months just to receive my final transcript from my master's program. That is simply unacceptable. There should be no excuse that you are months behind. If you are that behind, hire more help or reform the departments. Lastly, there were small, yet random-things I would say need to be changed. I thought the library hours could have been expanded, especially closer to finals. I can't speak for how it was the last couple of years, but during undergraduate I didn't think they were satisfactory. Also, a real Starbucks franchise was great to have, but even it didn't last more than a year. Considering the campus needs an overhaul, this was a bad thing to lose. Also, the eradication of the tennis team was unfortunate - I would have loved to play. In short, I would gladly recommend this university to any of my peers looking to further their education in a small, faith-based, values-driven school. I just hope that the administration finds a better way of increasing enrollment - I want to see students have a great experience here in the future.

While I enjoyed many of my professors and courses in grad school there (I am a Dual MPH and MBA…read moreprogram graduate) it's clear to me that the university does not care about students and only cares about making money. I received a letter a few months ago, indicating that there was a balance of several thousand dollars on my student account. I graduated over a year prior and my account was in good standing. I had no balance in several months after it showed no balance. I no longer had access to my Benedictine school email after graduation, but apparently I received notifications that I had a balance on my account somehow. I then get surprised with a letter over year later that the account will be sent collections if they didn't receive the thousands of dollars within 30 days of receiving the letter. Luckily, I got mailed the letter and actually got it In time but they didn't reach out at all prior to that or to my email only an old student account. Because I have been undergoing extreme medical expenses and hardship I requested a hardship review which they refused there was no leniency on the amount which they had full discretion to lower. Just kept demanding it and that it could be sent to collections. So I had to pay them... they obviously do not care about people and just want their money.

Triton College loves to flash their slogan: "There's a place for you." But for students like me,…read morethe truth is ugly -- there's no place here unless you're willing to be chewed up by their broken system and blamed for problems they created. I came to Triton determined to break cycles. I would've been the first person in my family to earn a degree. I worked my way down to just four classes away from finishing. Four classes from changing everything. But instead of support, Triton gave me roadblocks, mixed-up advising, and endless financial strain. I'm a full-time single mom. I work, I take care of my child, and I go without to make this education happen. I already live with food insecurity, already wonder how I'm going to pay bills and still make sure my kid eats. Every dollar and every hour matters. And still, Triton acts like none of that matters. Their advising system is a complete failure. You can ask three different staff members the same question and get three different answers. When you follow their guidance and it turns out to be wrong, the blame falls on you. Their mistakes become your bill -- extra classes, extra books, extra tuition. Time and money I couldn't afford to lose, gone, because they can't give consistent answers. They love to brag about resources and "access." But in reality, access here means limited hours, endless red tape, and confusing processes that make you feel trapped. When you ask for help, you get brushed off. Push harder, and you're treated like you're the problem. Meanwhile, the college has every system in place to protect themselves but none to protect the students. It's like Triton profits off students' confusion and desperation. They trap you into paying for classes you shouldn't need, charge you for their own mistakes, and leave you holding the blame. I've already skipped meals to pay for gas to get to class. I've already sacrificed sleep and time with my child to study. And still, Triton found a way to take more. On top of tuition and fees, I had to purchase the tools necessary for my program -- tools that should've been provided by a place of instruction. I spent money I didn't have just to participate in my own classes. Only after I submitted a formal complaint did Triton finally supply tools for students to use on site. That's not support -- that's neglect. And it proves that unless students speak up and fight, Triton won't take action. The stress this school has caused me isn't just about education -- it's about survival. I was so close to finishing, so close to being the first degree earner in my family, and Triton made it feel impossible. That's something I'll never forgive: they don't just block progress, they crush hope. And yet, I need to be clear -- not everyone at Triton is part of the problem. The only reason I haven't given up completely is because of Lena Musa and Kenneth Davis. They are the only two people in my program who treated me like my education and my life mattered. They gave real answers, real guidance, and real respect. Without them, Triton would've broken me completely. Triton College needs to stop selling slogans and start owning up to their failures. Students deserve support, not punishment. We deserve guidance, not confusion. We deserve a system that helps us succeed instead of one that bleeds us dry. Until that happens, Triton is not a place for you -- it's a place that will leave you broke, blamed, and broken.

Belinda in the financial aid office assisted me today and made me feel so comfortable about this…read moreprocess of enrolling back in school after not attending since 2015! I really appreciate her help!

Shoutout to my CCOP colleagues!! =D…read more This is a great campus with nature blend with technology. I came from a really big camps (UCLA - go Bruins!) so I was not used to attending school at such a small campus but it is actually really nice because you can walk anywhere within 5 minutes (except when you have to walk to the Wellness Center). The library is a great high tech center with lots of study places and on the first floor next to the library, there is a 24 hour study room. I was a bit bummed to find out the library isn't open 24 hours. The gym is pretty neat and it is almost never crowded. I wish we had a pool on campus. The commons (cafeteria) has lots of yummy dishes that rotates every day so you can never get tired or sick of the food. It is CASH only though so if you plan on eating often, I would suggest getting a meal plan with the school. Parking can be pretty tough when all the students are on campus at once or trying to get out all at once...since there's only 1 way in/out.

I love this school, and this is super biased because I'm in the pharmacy program, but speaking on…read morebehalf of CCP, this place is great! I love where it's situated in beautiful Downers Grove, the security is a bit much but it's nice to know we're safe and it's not like other schools with high people traffic where you have bums randomly asking you for change, etc. (I went to undergrad in Chicago) It's clean and has a beautiful setting near a woodsy area, love it! The teachers are awesome, I've met some great people who are at the top of their field and are not only there to teach but honestly make sure you succeed. They provide you with the knowledge you need but also people skills and I've realized I've learned so much just in my first year about myself and what I need to do to improve in order to be the ideal health professional. I think Midwestern is an excellent school and if you're contemplating on going here, you should simply visit to see what they have to offer. I'm sure you will fall in love with it as much as I have :)