Review of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
from Arcata, CA
Describe your college in three sentences.
HSU is a great school, it may be isolated from the big cities, but it has so much beauty to offer and people just have to live here to realize that. HSU also has great teachers who are always willing to help students one on one when they need it. One thing that is hard to get use to is how nice faculty is and how they are willing to provide the best service ever.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you love nature and want to get away from the big city, this is the school for you. Bring a bike and prepare to do stairs everyday, it may seem like a lot of them but after a few months you get used to it. Try not to get early classes your first semester if you are not a morning person and remember nobody knows you better than yourself and good luck in college.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
So far I have had great teachers who are willing to help and put in extra hours just so you understand the material better.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
My dorm experience has been great, at first I was nervous I would be paired with someone I would not get along with but it turned out great. If for some reason you need to change, housing always gives you that option. Also the furniture is big and spacious and the views are not bad. Dorm life has also given me the opportunity to meet many people and make great friends so I definitely recommend it.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The best thing about food here in HSU is that you have options on where you can go eat.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are so many activities that one can do for fun. It you're an athlete, you can go biking, hiking, and surfing. If you are the more mellow person, you can take walks at the beach or go down by the pond and read a book. There places so beautiful around here that there is no time to be bored.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a traditional bonfire in the beginning of the year and at the end. It is a great way to meet new people.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you are not so attached to the city you will do great here in HSU. Students that like to explore in nature will definitely have a great time. Students that prefer cold weather and don't mind rain here and there will love it here. I think as long as you can live without big malls and a some of the fast foods like Chipotle, you will like it here just because it has so much to offer both the school and the town.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a lot of clubs that a student can join. Clubs seem really active and are always welcoming and encouraging new members to join. They put on performances and have great energy that is vibrant across the audience that are walking to their next class and it is nice.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I feel really safe on this campus, there are buttons all across campus a student can utilize if they need help or assistance. Security and campus police are always there to hear you out and make sure no one is in danger.
HSU is a great school, it may be isolated from the big cities, but it has so much beauty to offer and people just have to live here to realize that. HSU also has great teachers who are always willing to help students one on one when they need it. One thing that is hard to get use to is how nice faculty is and how they are willing to provide the best service ever.
If you love nature and want to get away from the big city, this is the school for you. Bring a bike and prepare to do stairs everyday, it may seem like a lot of them but after a few months you get used to it. Try not to get early classes your first semester if you are not a morning person and remember nobody knows you better than yourself and good luck in college.
So far I have had great teachers who are willing to help and put in extra hours just so you understand the material better.
My dorm experience has been great, at first I was nervous I would be paired with someone I would not get along with but it turned out great. If for some reason you need to change, housing always gives you that option. Also the furniture is big and spacious and the views are not bad. Dorm life has also given me the opportunity to meet many people and make great friends so I definitely recommend it.
The best thing about food here in HSU is that you have options on where you can go eat.
There are so many activities that one can do for fun. It you're an athlete, you can go biking, hiking, and surfing. If you are the more mellow person, you can take walks at the beach or go down by the pond and read a book. There places so beautiful around here that there is no time to be bored.
There is a traditional bonfire in the beginning of the year and at the end. It is a great way to meet new people.
If you are not so attached to the city you will do great here in HSU. Students that like to explore in nature will definitely have a great time. Students that prefer cold weather and don't mind rain here and there will love it here. I think as long as you can live without big malls and a some of the fast foods like Chipotle, you will like it here just because it has so much to offer both the school and the town.
There are a lot of clubs that a student can join. Clubs seem really active and are always welcoming and encouraging new members to join. They put on performances and have great energy that is vibrant across the audience that are walking to their next class and it is nice.
I feel really safe on this campus, there are buttons all across campus a student can utilize if they need help or assistance. Security and campus police are always there to hear you out and make sure no one is in danger.