Southern Technical College Reviews

"DO YOUR RESEARCH ON SCHOOLS BEFORE YOU ENROLL. I cannot believe there are not any other schools in this area that offer a decent degree program for HVAC. I am shocked that this is all Orlando has to offer. They charge you $30,000 and 80% of the teachers are clueless as they read directly from the book to teach the class. I took this HVAC class to start a new career and barely learned enough to make it on my own out in the real world. The class covers way too big of a spectrum of HVAC material and does not focus on residential AC enough to make you comfortable working with split systems. The hands-on training is minimal to say the least and a lot is promised and never followed through. The exams that are given are a joke but, some people can learn from the silly mistakes form the way tests are written. This school attracts huge numbers of slackers and deadbeats that get government assistance that pay for the program so be ready for it. It is all about getting a free ride and there are very few students that go there to learn. I paid 25,000 cash for this BS and I wish I had my money back. As far as Southern Technical College goes to find you a job is non-existent. They have no connections or strategies whatsoever. What they don't tell you !!!! The fact is that you CANNOT open your own ac business after you complete this degree or class. You need a State license that requires you to have 4 years of supervised experience before you can even test for it."

"I graduated from Southwest Florida College in September of 2010 with an Associates in Network Engineer. The school is a joke and very unprofessional at times. The classes depending on the teacher are not well thought out or planned. They actually want you to pass each class, put it this way as long as you just show up to each class and do your home work you will get a B, which it's good to get a B but the point is to actually learn something. The school does nothing to help you get a job once you graduate or while your attending classes. All these private colleges like these are similar some are worse ans some are better. The best thing you could do is go to a community college it will be harder but it will cost you a 60 percent less than a private college."

"I cannot speak for the other campuses, but the Brandon Campus is wonderful! The Dean and teachers are great, and the programs are really informative. I spend a great deal of time studying and doing my work because I take my education extremely serious , but honestly the employees there work hard to make sure people pass. The financial aid officer could use some help getting to the enrolled students as much as they do new students, but really, I could not ask for anything else from them. Regardless of what anyone else says, this school is worth the price.I do not regret enrolling at all!"

"I just graduated from this school, its definitely not worth the 31,000 dollars that it costs to go here. Financial aid gave me 10,000 and I still owe this crap school 21,000 in loans. There's only ONE teacher there who I would consider a GOOD teacher her name is Ms.Becky. The other teachers never last more than a month or two, probably because they realize how bad that school is too . The deans are also crap, they never have the time to help you, and they could care less about your problems..Oh they tell you ,you will be certified in this and that and so many other things, but your truly not. The school's credits only fully transfer to one other bs school mount state university ,which the WHOLE UNIVERSITY consists of only 2 class rooms and a break room. I honestly would not advise even my worse enemy to go to that school."

"All i want from the school I go to is to make sure the teachers are knowledgeable and care about their students. The teachers I've had at Southern Technical College all care about their students and I really feel like they care about what happens to me.That's all I can ask for. If you want Teachers who care and know what they are talking about, STC is for you.You'll learn a lot."

"If you are not from "the Hood" don't waste your time. Students walk around in flip flopps and bootie shorts!! Some of the women faculty are worse. They try to see who can wear the tightest clothes!! The financial aide department will have you do thier work for them. There is no security because the "Renta Cop" just talks to all the females or sleeps in his chair in front of the building!!"

"I had a great exprience at STC. The teachers were the best! They always spent extra time with me when I needed help.There were a few "complainers" at school there, but for the most part, they complain all the time anyway.I couldn't have made a better choice when I picked this school. I get alot more personal attention than I get at other places."

"I am a Medical Billing and Coding student at STC. They are so helpful and caring. The dean helped me find my strengths and motivated me to be great. The taechers are so nice and easy to work with and I have learned so much. I am happy with my choice to attend STC."

"I recently graduated from Southern Technical College. I personally had a great experience at thsi school and not only did they give me a great education and I currently have an Associates Degree, but I was able to enroll at Mountain State and was able to transfer all of my credits toward a bachelors degree. I know that there are alot of schools out there that don't live up to the hype, but STC is legit - they delivered on everything that they promise and more. I getting my bachelors degree and I have a great job!"

"I had no idea there was a different kind of school besides lecturing all day, studying all night, and writing tons of notes in hopes of passing a class. Here, after they lecture about phlebotomy and injections, guess what? We actually get to practice on each other. They have a full "lab" that simulates the actual career experience so that when we leave here, we'll be very prepared. I was always scared of something like sticking a needle in a person. What i got here at STC was a lot of confidence, that can only come from all the labs i've gon through and the help of the instructors. They really care about me succeeding here. I remember at VCC, teachers would be the first ones out of the class when it was over! Not so here.I love it, I can't wait to graduate so I can finally put to practice everything that I learned here, except as a career!"

"Attending Southern Technical College was the best decision I ever made. From the minute I walked in the door at the Orlando campus I felt like amazing things were going to happened to me. Not only did I graduate with an Associates degree which by the way I am the first in my family but they help me prepare for the Medical Assisting certification, I now have a job making more money than I imagined and at a job that I love. The instructors there are so passionate about helping you succeed. They called me anytime I missed two classes to make sure I was on track. I am so happy that I walked through those doors, it truly changed my life."

"Well, you can tell this school has excellent communication. The Dean is my favorite!! Mr. J. gave me good ideas for personal direction of my life and getting me out of my dead-end job. I had little options when I walked in the front door of this College, but when I left I had a lot of things to look forward to. I have a job now in my field and I'm excited about the new potential I have for the future."

"I was really very hesitant checking this school out after reading all the negative reviews on this site. This school has been nothing but great to me, I'm learning so much, the teachers are firm but fair, and the students can talk to the Dean whenever they want. I think people forget that not everyone wants to go to a community college and participate in the latest drama of who's trying to get with who. Most of the students I've seen here are really trying to make a better future for themselves and are here to study and make that happen. i'm glad that i made the choice to come to school here. I started 5 months ago and only now did i remember to come back and write my review (i'm studying for a paper)But don't believe me or anyone else you read here. Go check it out for yourself and see if you feel good here. If you don't think they can help you, don't come! More teacher time for me!!!!About some of the postings I've seen here: i will tell you this: This school gives you the chance to succeed, and that's all you can ask for. Just like any other school, not everyone knows what to do with opportunity when it knocks at the door. I feel sorry for them."

"I took the HVAC program in Sanford and got a job within a week of graduation.Professor Robinson is the best teacher i have ever had before.I highly recommend this school.I think it is a shame that people have nothing better to do than go online and bash schools for no reason."

"I attended this school because I wanted to get my foot in the door in the medical field. They told me I would be eligible for 5 different certifications. That wasn't true. The classes offered weren't "in depth" enough to prepare you for 3 of the 5 certifications. Not only that, but their courses weren't even challenging. Now, I'm in debt and still working my old job. Its just a money making scheme. Thanks, Southern!"

"Just wanted to let everyone out there to know that none of the credits are transferrable. It is a for profit school who only wants to suck poor people dry. In the real world employers have never heard about this school and laugh when the hear that students pay over $30,000 for a degree that means absolutely nothing. Good luck if you choose to go this college.A former student"

"I attended Southern Technical College’s Medical Assistant program to create a career for myself that I could be proud of. I gained the skills to start a career in a doctor’s office more quickly than I had thought I could. Through the required laboratory work I gained technical skills needed to understand what the job required from me and how effectively I could complete the tasks. I found the classroom experience engaging and comprehensive, and it brought everything together for me. My only wish is that I would have had more chances to take clinical experience opportunities. I really enjoyed that the most and only wish I could have worked it in to my schedule better. The fast pace of the curriculum was a challenge as well. I felt the nine months went by so fast and I wanted to make sure I was fully prepared to enter the field, although I know I made the most of my time."

"Southern Technical College made getting an education easy. The Orlando location was convenient so I could work and get my education at the same time. I was impressed from the beginning with the attitude of the counseling staff, they really were concerned about me and interested in my long term goals. They supported me every step of the way as I went through the school, got my education and achieved my degree. I felt like I always had someone to talk with if I needed them, someone was willing to listen. I found that many of my classmates were in similar situations as I, also working, and I found myself making friends easily. The work is challenging and we studied together often. I felt like part of a group of people committed to improving our lives, and the lives of our loved ones. The educational process is a mix of class room, laboratory and clinical work. It's a comfortable mix that really prepares you for a job. I had plenty of hands on experience so I was comfortable when I started working."