Los Angeles Southwest College — Local services in West Athens

Came here not too long ago. It's a bad college. It's a ghost town and the staff and students act like they never met a person in their life. The counselors take forever to meet with or they're gone for unusual amounts of time. The professors I had were a mixed bag. The english professor never responded to her emails and acted aloof when people (including me) needed help. The counseling teacher was a jerk, overall I didnt like his passive aggressive attitude and the stupid book that was pricey and eventually was going to be thrown away. The Pol-Sci professors was the best and the Theater one too. The students here act like they never spoken to a human being, they seem to not interact with anyone even just to ask for questions. There's not much excitement here as there are no clubs or events. Christian the tutor was really helpful. Besides that, this college is not recommended. It's only for those who are...

Need to make an appointment for financial aid even though there is no one in the office. The school has a program depending on your loan for book credit, but the student store cant access it or check if you actually have the credit. They cant help because another department has to add it to the system. Well that is the financial aid but you have to make and appointment and that can take a month. The bathrooms are disgusting, especially at night. This school is not changing for the better, it doesnt seem that anyone from higher up offices care about the school and especially the students. One question everyone should ask to the administrators are you proud of how the school is? Well I don't think so because if you did the school would not be in the state that it is! You...

Almost a year ago I felt abandon from the college. I am a veteran who had to go through hoops and fences to really get my benefits. Do I recommend this college for veterans? The short answer is NO. Through-out the pandemic they decided to move everything online and really did a terrible job of implementing services for veterans in need. Did I mention they are actively spending more than they earn? Irresponsibility at its finest. This school is running on debt, but those resources aren't being used effectively. Don't support this school, please go to a different campus if you are a veteran or Latino. Go to ELAC or WLAC you will 100% have a better school...