California State University-Fresno

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA, USA
Public
4 Year

Paula's Review

Review of California State University-Fresno

from Fresno, CA

Describe your college in three sentences.

The students, community, tutoring center, and advisors are wonderful although at night time you may need a pepper spray. The food is extremely popular and there's a newly built Robertitos! I am currently a Fresno State worker and the professors I help are really nice and I love working with them.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Definitely read your syllabus and check ratemyprofessor.com to make sure your professor has a descent amount of reviews or ask around first! Always go to class and never check out early or miss a lecture because you will fall behind even if you do get notes from friends. I learned that the hard way but following my friends. Always talk to your professor if you have questions because professors are willing to help with their office hours.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The more units a class has, the harder it will get. Some professors are willing to help you work up a plan on how to get a better grade. Other professors just simply have hard tests that you will have to study hard to get the grade. Simply read the book, attend the free tutoring center, and ask questions.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

I have a few friends who have encountered roommate problems but from the stories I've heard from my brother and my sister who have also slept in the dorms, the size of the room and bed is decent. They are expensive but everyone says it's fun!

Describe the food and dining at your college.

School campus food has definitely gave me the Freshmen 15. I have gained 15 pounds from all the great food I've been trying on campus. Every Friday, we have $5 dining hall all-you-can-eat! It is great if you are on a budget and it is free for dorms. We also have a new Robertitos with restaurants all around. The service is fast and we have Panda Express, Taco Bell, a little bar with age restriction to beer. Friendly environment and workers are what makes the restaurants really popular as well. Across the street, there is Buffalo Wild Wings and DogHouse which are my favorite! Go!

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

Fresno State has its own bowling alley and with all the food around campus, the gym is my favorite. We have a recreation center with a second floor, indoor track great for the winter! The football games are really fun and active, and the school student committee always gives out raffles. There are school job fairs and vintage days. Activities are always sent out by email to notify students. Fresno's most popular mall Fashion Fair is only five minutes away. My friend lost his phone charger and literally ran to the mall to buy one so I would say it is very convenient.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

As a student addicted to asian pho, there is one right across the street which I barely found out my first semester of college while being in Fresno for a long time!

Which types of students will excel at your college?

If you are a gamer, the third floor of the library will be your home. If you are a Starbucks lover, we do have a Starbucks across the street but there is one right on our campus on the second floor of the library! The second floor smells like coffee and is opened until night time.