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Stanford University
650 Serra Mall
Stanford,
CA
94305
Ed to the M. writes: Oh my god oh my god oh my god omigod OMG OMG OMG!
I was going through some old floppy disks (YES, the 1.4 MB kind) and OMG OMG OMG I actually found the personal statement that I wrote when I was 17 years old and submitted with my application to…
Foothill College
12345 S El Monte Rd
Los Altos Hills,
CA
94022
ABBY A. writes: My favorite C.C.
Super-duper clean, QUIET, great weather, great teachers, small classes, plenty of parking, brand new buildings including cafeteria, bookstore and classrooms, updated library, and only $13/unit! Can't beat that!
All the students here…
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara,
CA
95050
Flor D. writes: So...I can't believe I am reviewing this University...considering that I am a SMC GAEL...it's almost painful.
However, I can appreciate awesome technological beauty when I see it. SCU...I give I give...that library is an amazing creature. Not…
Starlite Dance Club
1160 N Fairoaks Ave
Sunnyvale,
CA
94089
Linda T. writes: I've been wanting to take some dance classes for a while (after taking some ballroom in college & some swing workshops a few years after that), and after doing some research on the types of classes I was interested in (salsa, tango, hip hop,…
Doc Wong's Free Street Riding Clinic
C/O Active Life Medical Center
1391 Woodside Road, Suite 200
Redwood City,
CA
94061
Bill S. writes: Like fire, motorcycles are beautiful, mesmerizing, useful, and capable of messing you up but good.
Unlike fire, most people aren't educated from earliest childhood how to handle motorcycles. And motorcycles aren't particularly forgiving or easy to…
Djerassi Resident Artists Program
2325 Bear Gulch Rd
Woodside,
CA
94062
Nikki S. writes: What a beautiful spot to escape to. I have a friend who works here, so I've been lucky enough to make unofficial (or comped) visits. Most recently I attended their open house, where they swing open their doors to guests and provide food,…
West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga,
CA
95070
rhea j. writes: yeah, this is one of the community colleges that i've been to. i couldn't hang because this place is like you're off at a freggin church retreat--it's in the middle of nowhere. my mom wouldn't let me take night classes over here because someone could…
Morrison School Supplies
400 Industrial Rd
San Carlos,
CA
94070
Kristina R. writes: This is my school supply store of choice, when I have the time (or gas $$) to come over from SF. They have pretty much everything you'll need to stock up and fill your classroom with lots of academic goodies.
Just a smidgen of what they have: Big…
Juana Briones Elementary School
4100 Orme St
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
michelle i. writes: Recess, 4-square, tetherball, tag, scraped knees, gold stars, field trips, art contests, school plays, spelling bees, lifetime friends and my very first crush in kindergarten, Adam. This used to be Loma Vista Elementary School when I went to school…
Happy Fish Swim School
4831 Davenport Pl
Fremont,
CA
94538
Melissa M. writes: My 3 year old daughter loves the water since day 1 so swim lessons was a good idea. Swim lessons in this school was a great idea! She's taking lessons for 4 months now and now, she loves to dunk her head in, do front & back floats on her own! The…
Moreau Catholic High School
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward,
CA
94544
van ness d. writes: Year after year, the students at Moreau are some of the nicest, most considerate, respectful, well-raised young adults that I have the priviledge to work with. (Believe me, I deal with some little crappers sometimes...)
And, one of the…
Sur La Table
23 University Avenue
Los Gatos,
CA
95030
Mara T. writes: I already love Sur La Table in general, but the Los Gatos store is the favorite cooking & baking playground for my wallet.
Took a class there...little tables set out with cheese, crackers, salami, ice water, iced tea. Tres chic. Volunteers milled…
Mon Cheri Cooking School & Caterers
461 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
Tani H. writes: They did a PHENOMENAL job catering a birthday party of mine, and friends have told me that their cooking classes are great, too. I've used a lot of caterers, and they are by far my favorite in this area.
Their catered food is very special -- nobody…
Holy Spirit Church
3930 Parish Ave
Fremont,
CA
94536
MiKA I. writes: Before moving to SF from Union City four years ago, I was a faithful parishoner at Holy Spirit. My kid brother went to school (preschool until jr. high) here. Both of my parents are devout Catholics and have been both eucharistic and wine servers; my…
Quick Learning School
123 E Gish Rd
San Jose,
CA
95112
Jeannette S. writes: Quick Learning is a great place to take courses in continuing education, professional development, and pre-licensing, for insurance, real estate, and securities. Classes are also offered for contractors and notary public. Tuition rates are very…
Triton Museum of Art
1505 Warburton Ave
Santa Clara,
CA
95050
Julia W. writes: The Triton Museum focuses on exhibitions by regional Bay Area artists and the art of California. It is spacious and well laid out and is available to be rented out for parties ~ the catering tends to be on the excellent side! Fun & educational art…
San Jose City College
2100 Moorpark Ave
San Jose,
CA
95128
Farm S. writes: I can't say much for San Jose City except that I'm here and ready to move forward. A college is a college, as long as it's accredited, you have no worries. Every school is going to have those instructors you avoid at all cost and then there are the…
San Jose State University
1 Washington Square
San Jose,
CA
95192
Gene A. writes: This university was ok. Hell it took me long enough to graduate.
I was a Radio-TV-Film-Theatre major. This department was ok. There were some interesting classes, but for the most part, I learned way more when I was working out in the field…
Las Lomitas School
299 Alameda
Atherton,
CA
94027
geoff k. writes: If you live in this school's attendance area you would be foolish not to send your child there. The teachers are dedicated people who can often be found spending time in their classrooms long after the children have left as well as on weekends.…
Canada College
4200 Farm Hill Blvd
Redwood City,
CA
94061
Kate J. writes: I'm currently attending Canada and this is my first semester. I was really excited to be somewhere new and to meet new people. But, it's hard getting to know other people and make new friends when most of the people attend with their friends from…
Marine Science Institute
500 Discovery Pkwy
Redwood City,
CA
94063
Steven N. writes: This might be the best adventure available on the Bay. The Kids get to go out on the R/V (research vessel) Robert G. Brownlee and learn about the bay and its residents. The ship drags a trawl on the bottom and they get to see what the net picks up,…
Foothill College
4000 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto,
CA
94303
Dave K. writes: I agree with a lot of Rachel's comments, being a Cal alum (GO BEARS!) myself. Yes, I am Korean so it should be easy, but I didn't have to work overly hard to get an A+. Nevertheless, it was easy to register despite the fairly ghetto circa 1995…
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward,
CA
94545
sandy t. writes: Oh God where do I start with this review....
4 stars for the quality of the instructors. I have been lucky to have met some great and caring teachers here. On the other hand, I think if you have low patience for the 'younger' students (straight out…
Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
333 Moffett Blvd
Mountain View,
CA
94043
Jay S. writes: I took the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (
http://www.ca-msp.org) in Mountain View, CA. There was a classroom session, and a practical session in the parking lot (on real bikes); to pass the course, you have to pass tests from both sessions,…
Sufi Coffee Shop
815 W El Camino Real
Mountain View,
CA
94040
Melissa S. writes: Tired of spandex biker elbows ramming into your as you walk by with your double latte? Or heavily-suited yuppies in caffeine withdrawal, standing angrily in line for a cup of coffee?
If you belong to either of those categories, I'm not hating....…
Richard Schmidt School of Surfing
849 Almar Avenue
Box 192
Santa Cruz,
CA
95060
Nic B. writes: There are some people who are just good at every sport they try. I manage to be at the "you have potential, Nicole" level in most, which is to say that...I'm a born professional?
"Potential" is such a kind euphemism isn't it? Surfing is totally…
Morrison School Supplies
560 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94085
Kristina R. writes: What other store can you walk in and say,
"I NEED EIGHT HUNDRED PACKAGES OF TACKY GLUE AND SIX MILLION BOXES OF MULTI-COLORED GLITTER...STAT!"
...and not get stared at like you're a loon?
Ohhhh, wait. I forgot about the Castro. My bad.
Santa Cruz Surf School
322 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz,
CA
95067
Kri B. writes: So... I got my fella surfing lessons for his birthday.... a fascination for those of us from the North Coast. (As the old song goes "there's no surf in Cleveland).
We were a bit nervous, but the teachers gave us a pretty thorough safety lesson…
Community Street Jam
849 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City,
CA
94063
Ann R. writes: I had the pleasure of trying out classes at Community Street Jam. If I were to join a studio, or take some drop-in classes, this would be the place! In addition to dance classes, they offer fitness classes and a gym membership to use the weight…
Maki Swim School
Diver Dan's Indoor Pool
2245 El Camino Real
Santa Clara,
CA
95050
Eugene F. writes: I'm an adult who has kinda forgotten how to swim and have been looking for a place that has classes for adults at a time that I could actually go to. Enter Maki Swim School (thanks to Yelp!). I visited their website, entered my contact info, and…
Live Oak High School
Morgan Hill,
CA
95037
Z G. writes: LMAO... I can't believe there was a review for this. I think it's sooo funny.
But what can I say , I am an Acorn till the end. Class of '94.
Go Nuts!!
Pacific Learning Center
365 1st St
Los Altos,
CA
94022
Christopher S. writes: I've been there since Kindergarten and it really helped. Prices are really high since it's a lot of work for people to learn. But it's worth it. The tutors there are nice and are ready to help you whenever they can!
Pinewood Schools
327 Fremont Ave
Los Altos,
CA
94024
Zeke M. writes: The president or principal or whatever title of Pinewood sends his kids to Loyola Elementary....fact or fiction?
Montclaire Elementary School
1160 Saint Joseph Ave
Los Altos,
CA
94024
Lauren P. writes: all the cool kids went to montclaire. tigers for life!
Open Gate Parent Cooperative Nursery School
2124 Brewster Ave
Redwood City,
CA
94062
Mary B. writes: A parent co-op nursery school, where you'll REALLY get an education. Parents meet twice a month in the evening for parenting classes taught by college-level instructors (who are also the nursery school teachers). Parents work in the classroom once…
Brooks College
1120 Kifer Road
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
Julie D. writes: Let me take you back. In High School I wasn't exactly interested in the whole school thing. I passed academic classes and always scored the top grades in art. I graduated with a healthy GPA and went on to college, dropping out one short semester…
Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
Kristina R. writes: Wow! A review on Gunn High School. My brother went to Gunn and loved it. He came out pretty darn smart, too. The teachers are fabulous...anyone who can inspire a cynical, bitter, sarcastic blob like my brother is worth his/her weight in gold. It…
California State University East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Hayward,
CA
94542
Anna D. writes: Ahhh, today I was minding my own business at CSUEB's library and glanced at the computer next to me.
The guy next to me was watching porn. Feeling a little disturbed, I went to the Reference Desk.
They said there is no censorship on this campus and…
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