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09 Jul 2025, 11:58

BOSTON CITY CAMPUS(PIETERMARITZBURG)- My Continued Experience: Still No Proper Help Months Later

I previously wrote a review in May about my painful and confusing experience with Boston City Campus. I opened up about how I felt misled, unsupported, and emotionally drained after enrolling — only to discover far too late that Boston operates as a distance learning institution, something I was never clearly informed about before registration. My entire experience was deeply distressing, and I ended up withdrawing for the sake of my mental health.

Now, months later, I still haven’t received proper help or communication regarding my de-registration or the next steps. I’ve been emailing the Pietermaritzburg Campus over and over, but no one is responding with clear guidance. I feel like I'm being ignored, and the lack of urgency and support is incredibly frustrating.

When I first walked through Boston’s doors, I was welcomed warmly and sold a dream — one of mentorship, friendships, and strong academic support. But that dream quickly crumbled. I was left alone in accommodation, surrounded by strangers, with no clear direction, and missed important deadlines because no one explained the process properly.

At the very least, I expected transparency and clear communication — not only during registration but even now, as I try to formally leave. All I want is closure and to move on with my life, yet I'm being met with silence and confusion.

To prospective students: Please ask the right questions before you register. Don’t be afraid to speak up if something doesn’t feel right. If you’re someone who thrives in face-to-face settings and needs on-campus interaction, Boston may not be for you. Make sure you fully understand the system — including that you need to book your space in class — which no one mentioned until it was too late.

To Boston: Please take this seriously. You’re dealing with real people’s futures, emotions, and well-being. Students deserve honesty, structure, and compassion — not confusion and silence.

If you truly care about your students, start showing it in your actions.

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Boston City Campus
Boston City Campus's reply10 Jul 2025, 15:16
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Dear Mpilenhle
 
You ask Boston City Campus to take you seriously, and that is certainly what we have done.
 
Both our Support Centre Manager, and an Executive Director have spoken to you in response to your first Hello Peter post.  
The latter made a very generous offer to you, which should have clearly demonstrated to you how much we would like to see you succeed.
 
We pride ourselves on being leaders in the industry in terms of customer care and student support.
Our distance online study mode is proudly claimed at the top of almost every page of our Prospectus and is shouted out in so many documents and in much of our advertising.  
Our students can study from home, work, or from any of our 47 nationwide Support Centres – whatever option suits them best.
 
You have chosen not to return, opting perhaps for a traditional full time lectured university next year, and this is your choice.  
 
We do wish you every success in the future.  You started the year with great marks in your first assessments, so we know you will succeed.  All the very best in achieving your dreams of becoming an Accountant. No doubt a great future awaits you.  You need to start studying again and get back on your journey.  We wish it was with us, but we must respect your choice.
 
Kind Regards
Boston City Campus