West Coast University - Orange County, California — Attraction in Anaheim

I am currently enrolled here at West Coast University and have no idea why there are such terrible reviews on here. So, in an effort to speak out against what seem to be biased reviews from people who flunked, I'm going to state my experience here and why I don't think West Coast is that bad of a school. The School: West Coast University is a school that is known to set the curve for the NCLEX as well as being accredited for many well known and small hospitals. I heard about West Coast through my family (who are all in the medical field, I should state) and have heard all the great/ terrible things, not only from them but from their coworkers who have been past students. In my experience, West Coast has been more organized than disorganized when it comes to their students. Each staff member has been more than friendly and have answered all my questions and concerns in a timely matter. In all actuality, they keep me on top of my student life at West Coast. West Coast also provides many services that are within arms reach of students; Services such as free tutoring, library services, career services, and financial services. Going into even more depth, I should mention that library services doesn't mean that West Coast has a full student library (because they don't ), but more of a library room with staff members willing to help out with how to properly organize your paper, any questions you may have in regards to academics, and a full database of scholarly websites and help with how to navigate through them. In regards to the career services they provide; Career services always sends me emails of job opportunities within the area in regards to my major, as well as provide help to me and other students on building my resume and linkin account. The financial advisors also help with different loans and scholarships, as well as questions regarding finances. (Because we all know West Coast isn't cheap but theres more on that in the Financial Section). While I mention the positive aspects about the school, there are concerns and complaints I have. The major complaint that I have about the school was the transfer of credits. I personally had taken IB and AP classes in high school, and took some college classes at a community college but some of my credits didn't transfer (mostly my IB). This is because West Coast didn't (and to my knowledge, still doesn't) recognize IB as college credit, even though it's an international college credit course. The credit for these IB classes could have saved me money and time here at West Coast, and while I did have an administrator explain to me why West Coast has yet to credit these classes where they are do, it was still an insufficient reason (for me) why they don't recognize it as such. The Classes: I am currently in my 4th GE (General Education) term here at school and I'm loving the experience. Each term is a 9 week class period with a 1 week break, and while it does seem that classes are "rushed", with time and dedication you still learn a lot and retain a good amount of information. I put the word rushed in quotations because for GE courses you meet about once a week for 9 weeks in a 3-5 hour class and it goes by quickly (I have a hard time believing that I'm in my 4th term already when it feels like I should still be in my 2nd). The only complaint that I have is that West Coast is moving on the "blended" learning, which means that instead of sitting in a class for 3-5+ hours, you spend some time online and only sit in class for about 3-4 hours. This seems very beneficial for classes like English but becomes very annoying for science classes such as Anatomy where theres a plethora of information to be learned and understood in 9 weeks. With blended learning in regards to science classes I've learned there are some benefits than saving time. The major benefit is that the teachers I've experienced in regards to science classes provide video lectures that can be played back...

I received excellent care at WCU Dental Clinic. Everyone from reception, hygienist, professors were caring, detailed and professional. The clinic provided xrays, reviewed medical history, measured gum recession, screened for oral cancer, measured bacteria level, reviewed findings and thoroughly cleaned. For anyone who has gum infections, the clinic will also provide advance periodental treatments-all at no charge.

After each step a professor reviewed and reassessed; it was all very thorough. My hygienist, Amy R. was highly professional and capable. She already has 10 years of experience. This is a bachelor of science program, so I believe many of the students already have many years of work experience and are furthering their education. Thank you WCU for establishing a clinic and thank you to all...

Dental Clinic: I would be giving a one-star, except for the wonderful nursing student Ivon who started the exam and was supportive through all the b.s.

WASTE OF 2.25 HOURS of my life!!! Over an hour of health questions, etc. to have the supervising dentist say my blood pressure was to high for what he considered "invasive". X-rays are NOT invasive 🤦🤦🤦!!

I just had an ACL/miniscus surgery 9 months ago WITH THR SAME BLOOD PRESSURE and this "UNIVERSITY" considered me too high for a DENTAL EXAM.

What happened to the Hippocratic Oath? Does it only say treat patients with perfect conditions?! Sure glad the students are paying for the dentist to turn...