I've only been here two weeks and I already feel like I've learned a lot. All my teachers have jumped right into the material but it's presented in a way that I don't feel overwhelmed. We didn't waste time going over every word of the syllabus like they do in high school and junior college. I thought 15 units would weigh me down but the teachers are so good at making things interesting that I'm actually having fun.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I didn't get a chance to feel homesick. Right away my RA was encouraging people to go to all the events they have the first week and getting us to open up to our roommates and neighbors. After being here 3 days I felt like a had made a good group of friends. After being here 2 weeks, I'm 100% sure I made the right decision in coming here. The people here really care and it shows.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
With tuition prices on the rise it's hard to say that any kind of education is worth such a cost. However, when I consider the massive size of the dorm rooms, the great food, the gym membership, the hot tub 3 yards from my door, the free bus rides, all the free social events, and the effort that gets put into making students feel welcome, I'm definitely getting more than I paid for.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Do not hide in your room! I never considered myself a social person. I've always preferred a good book to a good conversation but being away from home for the first time I knew I needed to establish a support system. I went to all the events, I kept my door open, and made myself available to others and voila! - friends.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Chico is a great place for anybody who has fears about succeeding in a new environment. They make the transition more than easy, you just have to be open to it. If you have any concerns about the quality of the education - do your homework. The numbers speak for themselves.
I've only been here two weeks and I already feel like I've learned a lot. All my teachers have jumped right into the material but it's presented in a way that I don't feel overwhelmed. We didn't waste time going over every word of the syllabus like they do in high school and junior college. I thought 15 units would weigh me down but the teachers are so good at making things interesting that I'm actually having fun.
I didn't get a chance to feel homesick. Right away my RA was encouraging people to go to all the events they have the first week and getting us to open up to our roommates and neighbors. After being here 3 days I felt like a had made a good group of friends. After being here 2 weeks, I'm 100% sure I made the right decision in coming here. The people here really care and it shows.
With tuition prices on the rise it's hard to say that any kind of education is worth such a cost. However, when I consider the massive size of the dorm rooms, the great food, the gym membership, the hot tub 3 yards from my door, the free bus rides, all the free social events, and the effort that gets put into making students feel welcome, I'm definitely getting more than I paid for.
Do not hide in your room! I never considered myself a social person. I've always preferred a good book to a good conversation but being away from home for the first time I knew I needed to establish a support system. I went to all the events, I kept my door open, and made myself available to others and voila! - friends.
Chico is a great place for anybody who has fears about succeeding in a new environment. They make the transition more than easy, you just have to be open to it. If you have any concerns about the quality of the education - do your homework. The numbers speak for themselves.