Carrington is a great opportuninty for those individuals who are looking for a small teacher-student ratio, are hoping to find a fast route to a career, and are looking to find something they love. They helped me find what I wanted to do with my life, and made it easy to get there. The classes are fun, broad, and I never felt like it was a chore to get up and go everyday, but rather a pleasant experience.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
This school literally gives you everything you need to succeed. The educators are always on hand to help you with whatever you need, and the other staff have comprehensive knowledge to guide you through your studies. The Career Services office has helped me with my resume and to find a place to pursue my externship, and they have never let me down.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Although I've been given a lot of work in my short programs, I've never felt overwhelmed or like I was falling behind. The teachers really make sure you know what you're doing, and that they deliver their material at a pace that suits the schedule and you.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
My campus does not offer dorms, but it does have housing in the area. Financially it would have been easier on me to have dorms on the Carrington campus, as I had to drive 30 miles to get there for classes.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There's no strict cafeteria at the school, but they do have a wide variety of foods to pick out of a vending machine. You always had access to something tasty, and the staff often let us put lunch bags in their fridge. For being a small campus they were up to par with making sure we didn't miss out during our lunch.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The school often hosted fun days at the school, and on some they got the community involved. To celebrate summer, one day we had a dunk tank, the massage students gave free massages, and we even had a barbecue with popsicles. Other days included baked goods day, or ice cream day where the staff brought us goodies during finals or exams. The staff knew how to keep the mood light.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I felt like I couldn't have learned more at a higher price. Everything I was taught was very thorough and hands-on, and was truly worth the reasonable cost.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Being very involved in the community, Carrington often offered blood-drives through the American Red Cross, and got the students and staff involved in reaching out. They also had wacky theme days to celebrate holidays or upcoming events.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Carrington is great for students who can only be in school during a certain time (my program offered morning, afternoon, and evening classes). Students with a need to learn hands-on would see that this school is made for them. You are guided through the books, but learn in hands-on labs that really give you the kills and techniques that you need to learn for your intended career path.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I felt so safe at the campus that sometimes I left my doors unlocked! They inform you from the start that they have a very low crime rate and it shows. I felt extremely safe there and didn't feel the need to worry about my safety or the safety of my property.
Carrington is a great opportuninty for those individuals who are looking for a small teacher-student ratio, are hoping to find a fast route to a career, and are looking to find something they love. They helped me find what I wanted to do with my life, and made it easy to get there. The classes are fun, broad, and I never felt like it was a chore to get up and go everyday, but rather a pleasant experience.
This school literally gives you everything you need to succeed. The educators are always on hand to help you with whatever you need, and the other staff have comprehensive knowledge to guide you through your studies. The Career Services office has helped me with my resume and to find a place to pursue my externship, and they have never let me down.
Although I've been given a lot of work in my short programs, I've never felt overwhelmed or like I was falling behind. The teachers really make sure you know what you're doing, and that they deliver their material at a pace that suits the schedule and you.
My campus does not offer dorms, but it does have housing in the area. Financially it would have been easier on me to have dorms on the Carrington campus, as I had to drive 30 miles to get there for classes.
There's no strict cafeteria at the school, but they do have a wide variety of foods to pick out of a vending machine. You always had access to something tasty, and the staff often let us put lunch bags in their fridge. For being a small campus they were up to par with making sure we didn't miss out during our lunch.
The school often hosted fun days at the school, and on some they got the community involved. To celebrate summer, one day we had a dunk tank, the massage students gave free massages, and we even had a barbecue with popsicles. Other days included baked goods day, or ice cream day where the staff brought us goodies during finals or exams. The staff knew how to keep the mood light.
I felt like I couldn't have learned more at a higher price. Everything I was taught was very thorough and hands-on, and was truly worth the reasonable cost.
Being very involved in the community, Carrington often offered blood-drives through the American Red Cross, and got the students and staff involved in reaching out. They also had wacky theme days to celebrate holidays or upcoming events.
Carrington is great for students who can only be in school during a certain time (my program offered morning, afternoon, and evening classes). Students with a need to learn hands-on would see that this school is made for them. You are guided through the books, but learn in hands-on labs that really give you the kills and techniques that you need to learn for your intended career path.
I felt so safe at the campus that sometimes I left my doors unlocked! They inform you from the start that they have a very low crime rate and it shows. I felt extremely safe there and didn't feel the need to worry about my safety or the safety of my property.