I am studying a HE course with Stonebridge Associated College, early on I swapped my original course for another, realising it would be more relevant to my future career. The course and tutors have both been excellent, I couldn’t have wished for a better experience with either. However, the customer service has been appalling and thoroughly let the college down. I have had to get in touch on two occasions, the first being when I wanted to change course. On both occasions I have attempted to go through online chat first, which is not pleasant or easy, the messages were curt, dismissive and at times rude, when all I wanted was some help. I have been given false information and both times told that I should phone instead. Phoning is another layer of pain, my first call was answered after 48 minutes, then passed from one advisor to another, sometimes having to call a different number who also couldn’t help and never reaching a conclusion, In desperation I eventually wrote to the “appropriate” department, which was also ignored, only when I got in touch online again and mentioned seeking legal advice did someone help me. Today I have contacted again, to confirm that I have paid in full and the tone of the online chat was once again rude and dismissive until I mentioned that I had screenshot the chat, then the grammar, punctuation and tone changed. It is a shame that the people who are responsible for customer service and portraying the company in a positive way choose not to and it is a shame for the tutors who have been kind, encouraging and helpful.