justotding
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Hello to anyone reading this:
I had the opportunity of getting accepted into the inaugural cohort of Hanover College’s OTD program.
To say the least, I was extremely grateful for the opportunity. However, it was definitely an eye opening experience.
I got through my didactic coursework & even completed 1/2 level 2 FW. In the midst of my second rotation & preparing my capstone they dismissed me. I was unable to complete and meet the expectations of their ridiculously accelerated (4 wk) capstone course. They even explained that the course is generally done within a traditional course of 16 weeks. The professor in charge was clearly not the best and any time I had concerns to meeting deadlines or just lacking understanding she showed how annoyed of me she was. It was belittling. She was not empathetic towards me or my kind. The second year, which should’ve been a lot easier, turned into a horror for myself and others.
The amount of money that I spent and to just be easily dismissed for lack of understanding really killed a part of me.
Yes, I’m black & so were many others that they suddenly dismissed. They denied my appeal and have yet to give me a good reason & told me to reapply altogether despite it not being a guaranteed admission. Even though I was told that they were going to alter the course for the next cohort, they did not allow me to retake the course.
I am confused and trying my best to not be angry at them, but more so at myself.
I am constantly reflecting especially since they just graduated my former classmates. I am still looking for a school that’ll accept my credits and not give me a hard time. I just feel overwhelmed and screwed over for my $100k student loan debt and no sense of direction.
I do not recommend that program !!!!
For the love of God, avoid the headache. Try somewhere else even though it may sound good.
I had the opportunity of getting accepted into the inaugural cohort of Hanover College’s OTD program.
To say the least, I was extremely grateful for the opportunity. However, it was definitely an eye opening experience.
I got through my didactic coursework & even completed 1/2 level 2 FW. In the midst of my second rotation & preparing my capstone they dismissed me. I was unable to complete and meet the expectations of their ridiculously accelerated (4 wk) capstone course. They even explained that the course is generally done within a traditional course of 16 weeks. The professor in charge was clearly not the best and any time I had concerns to meeting deadlines or just lacking understanding she showed how annoyed of me she was. It was belittling. She was not empathetic towards me or my kind. The second year, which should’ve been a lot easier, turned into a horror for myself and others.
The amount of money that I spent and to just be easily dismissed for lack of understanding really killed a part of me.
Yes, I’m black & so were many others that they suddenly dismissed. They denied my appeal and have yet to give me a good reason & told me to reapply altogether despite it not being a guaranteed admission. Even though I was told that they were going to alter the course for the next cohort, they did not allow me to retake the course.
I am confused and trying my best to not be angry at them, but more so at myself.
I am constantly reflecting especially since they just graduated my former classmates. I am still looking for a school that’ll accept my credits and not give me a hard time. I just feel overwhelmed and screwed over for my $100k student loan debt and no sense of direction.
I do not recommend that program !!!!
For the love of God, avoid the headache. Try somewhere else even though it may sound good.