California College of the Arts

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA, USA
Private
4 Year

Joshua's Review

Review of California College of the Arts

from Oakland, CA

Describe your college in three sentences.

attached to art history. mostly conceptually charged teachers. design over fine arts.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

don't go if you are interested in making art and not knowing what youre doing. if you like art history and want to make art about art go there. good for design but the fine arts are somewhat lacking.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

i get straight as but i've always been that student that doesn't try hard and does well anyways. people say its difficult but i think most people are lazy.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

i never lived in the dorms but i know people make good friends there.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

there is a safeway nearby and lots of little restaurants around the oakland campus.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

people go to the city or there is a really good music scene around here. lots of bars cus its near berkeley. a total college town

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

i get a lot of financial aid.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

the school is on a hill and there is a cool lookout point that overlooks the bay area.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

designers, architects, printmakers, industrial design.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

there are some events around campus but im not particularly involved.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

none

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

good security that will walk you to your car late at night.