I have been in Holmesglen since almost 3 years ago...

I have been in Holmesglen since almost 3 years ago. I was happy with my Certificate 3 and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Most teachers there were really supportive and helpful with both knowledge and practices. HOWEVER! I am doing my Bachelor of ECT, and I have to say that I am SO disappointed. 1. There is a huge academical gap between Diploma and Bachelor. No one mentioned it to the students at all (transition issues). 2. I have tried to contact the international department to get academic support and got no respond. Finally, I found there was a teacher in the library to help us (thank god). 3. A few teachers in Bachelor are not helpful and supportive. Their handwriting feedback is impossible to read. Some teachers are working overload to teach 5 units per semester. 4. The bachelor system is not organised at all. 5. The placement is always decided in the last second. And some students end up with the placement unbelievable far away from where they live.

Today (31 May), my course leader had a 1 hour face to face communication with me about all the issues and problems I have had during the past months. I'm glad to have such a positive interaction with her. She also solved the some problems and offered really good advice. With whether go to study in uni or Holmesglen, please confirm with the VIT before you go anywhere.