Review of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
from Arcata, CA
Do you feel you’re learning a lot?
My belief is that the capacity to learn is related to one's willingness to learn. I came to Humboldt State to learn as much as I can, while respecting and caring for myself in such a transitional phase in my life. Most HSU classes are small, and this gives me this feeling that my role as a zealous student is respected and encouraged. I am a Political Science double major with Critical Race, Gender, and Sexuality studies, and I have a 3.889 cumulative GPA. I love to learn. And at HSU my major classes have been in intimate settings where I developed healthy relationships with my fellow students and teachers. Very cool.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Arcata is a one of a kind town, and the wind, cascading redwoods, and the sea, all have a very unique character to them. If you don't mind small towns, and a little bit of a lot of rain, then Arcata and HSU are worth checking out. Personally, I am an avid Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Star Wars fan, and the forest here out does every fantasy land I've ever digested in a book. It is a magical place, and honestly, I think only a select few can really thrive up here. Those that can: you will entwine yourself with red wood roots and grow tall.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Yeah, it isn't really expensive compare to Ivy league or UC schools, and the undergraduate education is really good, IF you have the willingness to learn (key factor). I did run into a US Government class that I really thought was a waste of my time (the teacher didn't put in a whole lot of effort), but otherwise my classes have been superb. There are a lot of challenging classes offered here, where you really have to prove that you WANT to learn the material. I think regular brain gymnastics are fun, and healthy.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit HSU before you decide to come. It is the campus of Hills, Stairs, and Umbrellas. So me friendly with all three. Take Vitamin D pills because the sun peeks out only occasionally during the year (vitamin D is the vitamin we receive from the sun, helps with overall mood and other things). You've got to love the rain, and small towns. Do not come up solely here to smoke the weed, you'll fail out. And make regular meditational trips to the Forest, it is breathtaking. Oh, and get involved in campus activities. The fire shows, circus shows, and dance concerts are really spectacular.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Artists (the art department is incredible, and Arcata can be an unlikely muse); Biological Sciences: the science classes up here are HARD, but amazing. Take Botany, you'll hold an undying love for plants afterward, and for your bed because of the sleep you may or may not sacrifice. Fisheries, Forestry, Environmental Majors are perfect for HSU as well. If you love planet earth, come see what it was like before capitalism destroyed most of the rest of the USA.
My belief is that the capacity to learn is related to one's willingness to learn. I came to Humboldt State to learn as much as I can, while respecting and caring for myself in such a transitional phase in my life. Most HSU classes are small, and this gives me this feeling that my role as a zealous student is respected and encouraged. I am a Political Science double major with Critical Race, Gender, and Sexuality studies, and I have a 3.889 cumulative GPA. I love to learn. And at HSU my major classes have been in intimate settings where I developed healthy relationships with my fellow students and teachers. Very cool.
Arcata is a one of a kind town, and the wind, cascading redwoods, and the sea, all have a very unique character to them. If you don't mind small towns, and a little bit of a lot of rain, then Arcata and HSU are worth checking out. Personally, I am an avid Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Star Wars fan, and the forest here out does every fantasy land I've ever digested in a book. It is a magical place, and honestly, I think only a select few can really thrive up here. Those that can: you will entwine yourself with red wood roots and grow tall.
Yeah, it isn't really expensive compare to Ivy league or UC schools, and the undergraduate education is really good, IF you have the willingness to learn (key factor). I did run into a US Government class that I really thought was a waste of my time (the teacher didn't put in a whole lot of effort), but otherwise my classes have been superb. There are a lot of challenging classes offered here, where you really have to prove that you WANT to learn the material. I think regular brain gymnastics are fun, and healthy.
Visit HSU before you decide to come. It is the campus of Hills, Stairs, and Umbrellas. So me friendly with all three. Take Vitamin D pills because the sun peeks out only occasionally during the year (vitamin D is the vitamin we receive from the sun, helps with overall mood and other things). You've got to love the rain, and small towns. Do not come up solely here to smoke the weed, you'll fail out. And make regular meditational trips to the Forest, it is breathtaking. Oh, and get involved in campus activities. The fire shows, circus shows, and dance concerts are really spectacular.
Artists (the art department is incredible, and Arcata can be an unlikely muse); Biological Sciences: the science classes up here are HARD, but amazing. Take Botany, you'll hold an undying love for plants afterward, and for your bed because of the sleep you may or may not sacrifice. Fisheries, Forestry, Environmental Majors are perfect for HSU as well. If you love planet earth, come see what it was like before capitalism destroyed most of the rest of the USA.