I absolutely love Cal Lu! I have been familiar with the campus for the past three years since my brother attended before me, and now that I am living here it as even more enjoyable! Cal Lu feels like home; lots of amazing people. dedicated professors, and living in the Residence Halls is an unforgettable experience.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply for as many scholarships as you can (performing arts, sports, etc.). DON'T pick a school for it's party status; if you're going to college for parties you're headed in the wrong direction. Pick a school for its educational opportunities and if the environment fits you.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The history courses are extremely difficult. I would say science would most likely be the next most difficult classes. But other than that if you maintained at least a 3.0 in high school, the other classes here at Cal Lu won't be too hard on you.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Love it! The RAs in the hall make the experience all the better. Noise level is fun at times, annoying at others, but you can adapt. Many freshman have a difficult time getting used to their roommates, but I was fortunate enough to get placed with two amazing roommates :) I definitely recommend living with an RA.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
It's not bad, but it just gets old really easily. I don't have a problem with the system, but a lot of people complain about it because of time periods and how many times you can eat and what not. As a freshman you have to have a meal plan, but after freshman year I would recommend canceling your meal plan and making your own food in the kitchens in the res halls.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
RAs always have fun programs going on. Also on our website if you check The Hub that will always tell you about Sports Events or other campus-wide activities going on. Simply staying in my room and inviting people over is enough fun for me, personally.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Canceling your meal plan! You'll save so much money if you cook for yourself and you don't eat out all of the time.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Our Annual Undie Run!!! And painting the rocks is always fun :)
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Not a party school. Our RAs are highly trained and know when someone is up to no good. We are a dry campus. If you like partying, this is not the school for you. We are a Liberal Arts school that is extremely dedicated to education. We are a school for the determined and the prestigious.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many clubs related to every major so I would recommend becoming members so you can put that on your resume in the future.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is none.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I never feel that I am in danger on campus. Our campus safety drives around on 24 hour watch. And in the Res Life halls there are swipe ins so that only students can enter the halls.
I absolutely love Cal Lu! I have been familiar with the campus for the past three years since my brother attended before me, and now that I am living here it as even more enjoyable! Cal Lu feels like home; lots of amazing people. dedicated professors, and living in the Residence Halls is an unforgettable experience.
Apply for as many scholarships as you can (performing arts, sports, etc.). DON'T pick a school for it's party status; if you're going to college for parties you're headed in the wrong direction. Pick a school for its educational opportunities and if the environment fits you.
The history courses are extremely difficult. I would say science would most likely be the next most difficult classes. But other than that if you maintained at least a 3.0 in high school, the other classes here at Cal Lu won't be too hard on you.
Love it! The RAs in the hall make the experience all the better. Noise level is fun at times, annoying at others, but you can adapt. Many freshman have a difficult time getting used to their roommates, but I was fortunate enough to get placed with two amazing roommates :) I definitely recommend living with an RA.
It's not bad, but it just gets old really easily. I don't have a problem with the system, but a lot of people complain about it because of time periods and how many times you can eat and what not. As a freshman you have to have a meal plan, but after freshman year I would recommend canceling your meal plan and making your own food in the kitchens in the res halls.
RAs always have fun programs going on. Also on our website if you check The Hub that will always tell you about Sports Events or other campus-wide activities going on. Simply staying in my room and inviting people over is enough fun for me, personally.
Canceling your meal plan! You'll save so much money if you cook for yourself and you don't eat out all of the time.
Our Annual Undie Run!!! And painting the rocks is always fun :)
Not a party school. Our RAs are highly trained and know when someone is up to no good. We are a dry campus. If you like partying, this is not the school for you. We are a Liberal Arts school that is extremely dedicated to education. We are a school for the determined and the prestigious.
There are many clubs related to every major so I would recommend becoming members so you can put that on your resume in the future.
There is none.
I never feel that I am in danger on campus. Our campus safety drives around on 24 hour watch. And in the Res Life halls there are swipe ins so that only students can enter the halls.