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Greenfield Community College • Greenfield, MA
Studying Certified Nursing Assistant (completion in 2008)
• 10/19/2011
"We were very well prepared. The school was a good choice for me."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | All in all, the reputation and preparedness speak for themselves about this school. No one has done poorly in life after going through that program. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | All of my classmates and I were hired directly out of school. I have never heard anyone speak negatively of the students from my school. |
| Program Quality | 7 | I felt the program was a little rushed. The clinicals were very good preparation. |
| Instruction | 7 | I really feel I learned a lot. The instructors were a little strict based on what I have learned since leaving school. |
| How Difficult | 6 | It was not a very difficult program to get through. There were no prerequisites other than basic math and English skills. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We had about half time hands on and half time book learning. I enjoyed the hands on learning the best. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | We were expected to be on time, every time. There were no options as to when we could take a class or clinical. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The school was under construction at the time and our classes were held at an off campus facility, which was an inconvenience. |
| Social Life | 10 | I have made life long friends from this program. We stay in touch via facebook. |
| Placement Services | 10 | We all got jobs right after graduation. It was very easy to find work. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | We have no alumni meetings. The school keeps harping on me for donations for the alumni association, though. |
Quinsigamond Community College • Worcester, MA
Studying General Studies (completion in 2013)
• 11/27/2011
"I am still attending, but so far, I am very satisfied. Prices are affordable and financial aid is available to those who need it. Building is nice-looking, inside and out. Teachers are excellent."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes, I would recommend it. The school has great programs of study. Also, the school has great prices, as it is a CC. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | QCC has been recognized for its fantastic nursing and GS programs. I am extremely satisfied with my experiences there so far. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I have a 4.0 GPA and could not be more pleased with the classes I have taken thus far. When having great teachers and students working with you, it excites you to excel and push forward. |
| Instruction | 10 | The teachers I have been blessed with have been extremely thoughtful and understanding. They are always available to help with the learning process. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I have only taken prerequisites thus far, so the difficulty has been average. The college requirements are what are to be expected at this level. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | A mix is very important for me as a student. I learn both with hands on and with book learning. In order for me to learn, I need to be able to read and then do something hands on, to comprehend what I am learning fully. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I take most of my classes online, as I am a pretty good drive away. The flexibility is GREAT. It really give you an opportunity to study on your own time, while being able to maintain a home and family. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Tutors are always available. Professors are always open to helping and making time to assist. I've never used any library resources for the school, though. |
| Social Life | This is a community college; I do not have a social experience. I go in for classes or take classes online, and that's that (for me at least). | |
| Placement Services | 10 | I have not had to have assistance with job and career placement yet. I have been told on multiple occasions that the school does help out a lot. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | I have never had an issue with alumni and/or support. Alumni are always willing to reach out and help with any additional learning that may be needed for students. |
Massachusetts Career Development Institute • Springfield, MA
Studying Nurse Aide (completion in 2008)
• 3/17/2012
"I was very satisfied with the school. If it wasn't for that school, I would have never been able to get a high school diploma and I probably would have never found a career I enjoy."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I think it is a great career to pursue. However, it is not fit for all types of people. I also know that my instructor has now since retired and the person teaching now is not anything like Jane. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | The school is quite well known in the community for helping troubled teens finish middle school and high school. It is also known for its training programs that help adults get a start in life or just get back on their feet. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The school was a great help. I finished my high school there before I enrolled in their adult nurse aide program. When I was in training, the instructor I had was incredible and taught very well. |
| Instruction | 8 | The instructor, Jane Runte, was great. She had been a nurse in the older days and had many great experiences that she used to help in her teaching, which made it much more understandable and worthwhile. She was also very good with hands-on instruction; the school didn't have a great deal of equipment for training, but Jane improvised, and it most certainly helped when I started working in the field. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Some parts of the program were hard; there were a lot of things to remember and understand. However, the instructor made it somewhat fun and helped break up the work with hands-on training, so it didn't seem that bad. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I would say it was a complete mix. There was a lot of bookwork, but the instructor made sure to break it up with as much hands-on training as she could. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | The school is very good about working out schedules that help achieve the students' goals. I was actually finishing up 12th grade with only two classes to go. I would go to my classes in the morning and then go to the CNA class in the afternoon. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | The school doesn't have much right on its campus. However, it is located in the center of downtown Springfield. It is actually in the middle of three colleges (American International College, Western New England College, and Springfield Technical Community College), with all the resources a school could ask for. |
| Social Life | 4 | The school made sure to have social gatherings and such. There was no real school spirit or athletic groups. However, we did have gatherings to recognize different cultures and holidays throughout the school. |
| Placement Services | 8 | The school has many different programs related to job placement. Job placement is what they are basically known for; they help retain and place people in the right jobs. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I don't think the school really had much of an alumni network, because it's more of a training school than an academic school. |
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