This school is one of the best small schools in the country. It has a killer academic program, as well as top notch D3 sports' programs. What makes this school even better, are the people that come here.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Prospective students should try to be outgoing and cheerful. Thousand Oaks is a wonderful town full of amazing and interesting people, try and get to know them! If you're more of a shy and inward person just take sometime enjoy the scenery, you'll make tons of friend who have the same interests as you.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Courses here are a lot of fun, but very rigorous. Because you are at a small school, however, classes will not be 200-300 students per classroom. Many classes will range in size between 20-30 students and the professor will have designated office hours for you to go and meet with said professor. It is a great opportunity to get to know your professors and an even better way to learn the material. My favorite class on campus was also one of the hardest on campus but thanks to my professor I aced the course and now I'm ready for any other class that I have to take on.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is really amazing. In TV shows they show dorms as cramped areas and sometimes really dirty. Cal Lu dorms are quite the opposite. Unless you choose to live in Mount Clef, all the other dorms on campus are apartment style. Of course if you're an underclassman you might have to share your room with another person, but once you become a junior or senior you get the chance to live in Trinity or Grace which is real apartment-style living. It also comes with an entire kitchen and refrigerator.
When you first move in people may be a bit tentative, but as the weeks go on friends will be made and you will find a best friend. Sometimes it may not seem like the most social of places but do not fret, its just all part of the plan.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Sometimes food and dining can become monotonous. The dining company, Sodexo, offers a wide variety of different foods and meal specials throughout the year. The thing that becomes so monotonous is that the specials and varieties do not change. I know what I'm saying may be a bit confusing but once you come here you'll understand. Monotony aside, there are not many places where you can get a top notch meal on a campus. Oh yeah we also have something called the Centrum where you can get your food on-the-go if you don't have the time in between classes or you're running late to a meeting.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are many things to do around the Thousand Oaks area. There is bowling for very cheap in Simi. Being 30 minutes from the beach is also a plus, and since the weather is constantly 65 degrees year-round, it's always a perfect beach day. Thousand Oaks is also half an hour away from Los Angeles. Night life in L.A. is like no other. Many friends and myself have gone to see a movie, go to a comedy club, or visit a museum. There are tons of things to do around here.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
One big location is the statue of Martin Luther although it doesn't really look like Martin Luther is looks a bit more like Gumby. He is located right in front of the library and points towards the spine of the campus. You'd have to see him to believe it.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Great for all types of students! You don't need to be a particular type of student to come here, just be willing to learn and ready to party. (metaphorically of course!)
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many different clubs on campus. I, for one, am part of the Rugby club and the Asian and Friends club here on campus. The clubs range from anything like Hawaiian club to an Atheist club. Whatever you want to join I guarantee we've got it.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety is great. They are patrolling 24/7. Also being on a small campus everyone knows who everyone is and if one person is missing or hasn't come back in a while someone will notice.
This school is one of the best small schools in the country. It has a killer academic program, as well as top notch D3 sports' programs. What makes this school even better, are the people that come here.
Prospective students should try to be outgoing and cheerful. Thousand Oaks is a wonderful town full of amazing and interesting people, try and get to know them! If you're more of a shy and inward person just take sometime enjoy the scenery, you'll make tons of friend who have the same interests as you.
Courses here are a lot of fun, but very rigorous. Because you are at a small school, however, classes will not be 200-300 students per classroom. Many classes will range in size between 20-30 students and the professor will have designated office hours for you to go and meet with said professor. It is a great opportunity to get to know your professors and an even better way to learn the material. My favorite class on campus was also one of the hardest on campus but thanks to my professor I aced the course and now I'm ready for any other class that I have to take on.
Dorm life is really amazing. In TV shows they show dorms as cramped areas and sometimes really dirty. Cal Lu dorms are quite the opposite. Unless you choose to live in Mount Clef, all the other dorms on campus are apartment style. Of course if you're an underclassman you might have to share your room with another person, but once you become a junior or senior you get the chance to live in Trinity or Grace which is real apartment-style living. It also comes with an entire kitchen and refrigerator. When you first move in people may be a bit tentative, but as the weeks go on friends will be made and you will find a best friend. Sometimes it may not seem like the most social of places but do not fret, its just all part of the plan.
Sometimes food and dining can become monotonous. The dining company, Sodexo, offers a wide variety of different foods and meal specials throughout the year. The thing that becomes so monotonous is that the specials and varieties do not change. I know what I'm saying may be a bit confusing but once you come here you'll understand. Monotony aside, there are not many places where you can get a top notch meal on a campus. Oh yeah we also have something called the Centrum where you can get your food on-the-go if you don't have the time in between classes or you're running late to a meeting.
There are many things to do around the Thousand Oaks area. There is bowling for very cheap in Simi. Being 30 minutes from the beach is also a plus, and since the weather is constantly 65 degrees year-round, it's always a perfect beach day. Thousand Oaks is also half an hour away from Los Angeles. Night life in L.A. is like no other. Many friends and myself have gone to see a movie, go to a comedy club, or visit a museum. There are tons of things to do around here.
One big location is the statue of Martin Luther although it doesn't really look like Martin Luther is looks a bit more like Gumby. He is located right in front of the library and points towards the spine of the campus. You'd have to see him to believe it.
Great for all types of students! You don't need to be a particular type of student to come here, just be willing to learn and ready to party. (metaphorically of course!)
There are many different clubs on campus. I, for one, am part of the Rugby club and the Asian and Friends club here on campus. The clubs range from anything like Hawaiian club to an Atheist club. Whatever you want to join I guarantee we've got it.
Campus safety is great. They are patrolling 24/7. Also being on a small campus everyone knows who everyone is and if one person is missing or hasn't come back in a while someone will notice.