Review of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
from San Diego, CA
Do you feel you’re learning a lot?
I've learned so much here regarding my major, and I really enjoy the style of teaching here at Cal Poly.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I do like it here a lot. There's things going on all the time to do, there are parties, and there are a lot of town around pomona, including LA. However, if you don't have a car, it'll get a little annoying. Pomona itself isn't the greatest area and there's virtually nothing to do in Pomona, so you'll need a car to go out and do things.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I feel like I'm getting most of my money's worth here. The classes are great, I love the polytechnic style of teaching because most of my teachers know my name. The only reason I would complain is because my high school was extremely challenging, and when I came here I declared a major that wasn't too difficult and I found that I didn't feel as challenged as I could be. However, many people here, especially engineering, architecture, math, animal sciences, etc. majors are very challenged and most definitely are getting their full money's worth.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Live in the dorms your first year. Opportunities may come up to live in the suites, but the suites aren't very social because they're all upperclassmen and many of them live with their friends and thus have no reason to socialize. The dorms are great for your first year, you'll make tons of friends and meet a lot of new people and they're just generally a lot more fun.
Also, don't worry about not knowing what major to declare. It seems like a big deal, but so many people are undeclared their first year of college. You'll have plenty of time to figure out what it is you want to do.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
For any type of student. This campus is extremely diverse, and there are so many different types of people and you'll definitely find your niche.
I've learned so much here regarding my major, and I really enjoy the style of teaching here at Cal Poly.
I do like it here a lot. There's things going on all the time to do, there are parties, and there are a lot of town around pomona, including LA. However, if you don't have a car, it'll get a little annoying. Pomona itself isn't the greatest area and there's virtually nothing to do in Pomona, so you'll need a car to go out and do things.
I feel like I'm getting most of my money's worth here. The classes are great, I love the polytechnic style of teaching because most of my teachers know my name. The only reason I would complain is because my high school was extremely challenging, and when I came here I declared a major that wasn't too difficult and I found that I didn't feel as challenged as I could be. However, many people here, especially engineering, architecture, math, animal sciences, etc. majors are very challenged and most definitely are getting their full money's worth.
Live in the dorms your first year. Opportunities may come up to live in the suites, but the suites aren't very social because they're all upperclassmen and many of them live with their friends and thus have no reason to socialize. The dorms are great for your first year, you'll make tons of friends and meet a lot of new people and they're just generally a lot more fun. Also, don't worry about not knowing what major to declare. It seems like a big deal, but so many people are undeclared their first year of college. You'll have plenty of time to figure out what it is you want to do.
For any type of student. This campus is extremely diverse, and there are so many different types of people and you'll definitely find your niche.