Norseman Diablo Valley College

This school has changed from the once stellar institution of yesteryear. First of all, the administration will completely ignore your requests for information if they decide they don't like you (how immature is that? Is that the example we want for our young people? . Overall Just dealing with anyone on staff is exhausting, defeating, and frankly depressing. This is not the place to go if you have a creative mind and/or you're an out of the box thinker. You will be treated poorly. Clearly their goal is to create robots/corporate cogs who only follow directions they are given and don't question anything. I have BIG concerns for the future knowing this place is in charge of educating our young adults.

Here is my experience thus far as someone who is presently enrolled at DVC and will continue to attend DVC. The reality? The majority of classes are challenging and not enjoyable. Some classes are pricey, and some teachers will ask you to purchase new textbooks because you need some access card to use the online textbook version...so say goodbye to saving money on textbooks. You 'll likely find the easiest classes to be the ones you wind up loving, and you 'll strive to enroll in more of those until you 've exhausted all of the other classes in the same field. Let 's talk about your plan that is provided to you when you begin at DVC while I 'm on the subject of classes. You choose a major and a minor when you first enroll at DVC, and you must take the required classes in that discipline. I have a lot of psychology classes and other psychology-related topics because I major in psychology. I fail to see how music or sign language have any connection to what I 'm studying. It feels like I 'm taking more classes than I need to, which is exhausting. Let 's talk about their fine assortment of teachers. NOT. Almost all teachers at DVC are rude, stuck up, entitled a-holes that have nothing better to do then to make everyone 's life miserable. You want a understanding teacher that will give you leeway on your homework and projects? Nope. Almost all teachers at DVC will make your life a living hell and blame it on you. I 'm a straight A student since I joined DVC in 2020 and last semester I got two F 's because two teachers were just unbelievable when graduating, not helpful, and puts everything onto you to figure out for yourself. It 's just tiring having to deal with all of the negatives and not really seeing many positives. Maybe my opinion will change of DVC as time goes on but so far, I just need a break.

One thing I really like about DVC is that it makes everything simple. You can get answers to all kinds of questions by reaching out to one counselor. Professors and staff are always friendly and helpful. If you want to start or continue your college education, this is the place.

I think my only complaint, and reason for this review is the counseling office staff. The counselors are great! The problem is the rude, and demeaning staff behind the phone or desk. The way I was talked to over the phone when scheduling, or making an appointment was never good. I'm not sure if it's the work stress with dealing with incoming calls, or etc. Ultimately I know that it can be a stressful job, but that shouldn't be funneled into students or anyone trying to check in their appointments, make changes, or ask questions.

Staff was attentive and well informed despite COVID-19 measures.