California State University has provided me with the appropriate skills to pursue my graduate studies in Europe. This excellent university holds a large number of influential educators that have supported me throughout my undergraduate studies. Personally, I feel fortunate to have graduated from this university with the best of memories.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
For future students who are planning to attend California State University Long Beach I advice them to think twice about what they are planning to study. It took me approximately two semesters to realize that Journalism was not the right major for me. If students come to this University not knowing exactly what they want to study, I would say to not worry and take time in figuring it out. Attend lectures that you think might be interesting; take courses that you would never imagine taking, talk to advisers from different departments about their programs, etc. Do not be afraid to take risks. Make lasting relationships with professors is another significant tip that I would give future students. During my first year at California State University Long Beach I attended lectures but never made conversation with the professors. During the last three years I noticed that being not only a student in the professors classroom but being a friend benefited me immensely. I have received wonderful recognition letters, recommendation letters and advice from professors because of the lasting friendships. I would advice students to not be afraid to talk to the professor and attend their office hours, ask questions, ask for advice, and even strike up a random conversation.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It is not a surprise that, California State University Long Beach, one of the best Universities in southern California asks for nothing but the best from the students attending and applying. The university highly values educational opportunity, excellence, diversity, integrity, and service. Noted as one of the nations 50 Best Value public universities by the Princeton Review, it become evident that one can attend the university and receive a highly valued degree. I give my university five golden starts for their excellent work in educating students for more than fifty years.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Although I never lived in the dorms at my University, the housing and residential life is an excellent way to meet people and explore the sunny city of Long Beach. Equipped with 18 residence hall buildings that can house more that 2,000 students, it provides students with the opportunity to be close to campus and the chance to feel at home. During the four years that I was attending California State University Long Beach, I lived outside of campus at an apartment with two roommates. I was given the chance to apply and live in the dorms but registered after the submission date. It is important to consider the prices and registration dates to live in the dorms before the semester begins; living in the dorms is popular in the University, especially among first years, and is crucial to learn more about living in a dorm before registering. I give the dorm life at my university four stars for the excellent safety precautions that they follow to keep all students safe.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food and dining services at California State University Long Beach provide students with an excellent variety of places to eat at. The Nugget Grill and Pub, located near the Bookstore, is an excellent restaurant that offers popular sport games on a big screen television for all students, it has the best turkey burger and provides students with the perfect social ambiance. During the 2010 FIFA world cup, student flocked The Nugget to watch Spain and Netherlands fight for the gold cup. Then there is The Outpost, a delicious restaurant to attend if you need to grab a quick bite before class. Located near the Engineering and Journalism buildings, it provides students with affordable fast food such as pizza, sandwiches and salad. Adjacent to the Outpost is a small convenient store that has all the necessities a student needs such as food, refreshments, scantrons, pencils, pens, paper, etc.
A favorite coffee shop among all students is Starbucks, which is located in the library. Known as one of the best coffee shops around the world, it serves all the students at my university who need a quick wake up before class or even after a long day of studying. Affordable coffee for coffee lover and addicts, it is definitely one of the best places to grab a delicious coffee on campus. I give my university five stars because of the affordable prices, delicious food, and excellent services.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There is always something entertaining to do at California State University Long Beach. If it is a hot day, students can go swimming at the Student Union's pool, can go for a quick run on campus, or even cool off at the Student Union's bowling alley. The beautiful Art Museum is available all semester for the students to go and observe, the Recreation Center is the perfect place for students to work out and catch up with friends, and, a personal favorite, upper campus in the Central Quad where students lay on the grass and absorb some sun. My university is known as a commuter school but is heavily equipped with student events such as movie nights, concerts, benefits, fairs, etc. for all students to enjoy throughout the school year.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The value of education is priceless. Having the opportunity to study at an excellent University, I noted that the price was not cheap. However, considering the value of my degree, the cost that I spent to attend the school is insignificant. The university has provided me with skills that I can take with me for the rest of my life; skills that I can apply to anything that I want to pursue. The tuition, if a student is registered for more than 7 units, is a total of $2,985.00 per semester. If a student is attending the university for a graduate program the cost is a bit higher. Clearly, the prices are rising but so is the demand for educated people all around the globe. Knowledge is priceless; one cannot put value on education and should not avoid school because of the cost. Clearly, all schools, no matter the cost to attend, will help any student in need. I give my university four stars because although the cost is increasing every year, it continues to assist all students wanting to attend but are having issues paying.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Located upper campus next to the Hall of Science is the famous 4.0 hill. All students in desperate need of straight A's are told to barrel down the hill in the beginning of the semester to actually achieve such an accomplishment. A tradition that many claim is true, it is a popular event that occurs at the beginning of every semester among many students at California State University Long Beach.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
The Learning Assistance Center, located in the Horn Center, is a wonderful place to get tutored and/or be a tutor. This tutoring center provides students with assistance such as individual tutoring, group tutoring and even learning skills workshops. Subjects such as Spanish, Philosophy, English, Math, Science, etc are available for all students struggling in such classes. ESL students who need to pass English proficiency exams are also welcomed in the center and are given the chance to request an individual tutor for the whole semester at no cost. This center is perfect for any student that wants to improve in their class or to receive assistance in English.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The Spanish club held by the Spanish department is a wonderful club that meets the first Friday of every month for an hour in the afternoon. Discussing literature, authors, politics, etc., they form a tight community of students studying the beautiful romance language. Students of any major are welcomed to attend the meetings and become part of the club; students do not even have to speak the language to become part of the club. The club hosts movie nights that show classic Spanish films from Latin America and Europe, they support local artists and host theater acts for the students on campus. Last week, the Spanish club hosted a play about Frida Kahlo's life.
Clubs at the university are diverse and continue to grow every year. Students are eager to form their own small community and constantly advertise their club for all students to attend. California State University Long Beach holds a large number of clubs that will continue to represent the university as an excellent school. I give clubs and activities at my university four stars for their excellent effort in representing the diverse students at the university.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The Greek life at California State University Long Beach is significantly diverse and is constantly flourishing. Although I have no personal experience in a sorority and have never affiliated myself in a sorority, I have great friends that are in one and love it. Similar to living in the dorms, you meet people that you will consider family. Students in sororities or fraternities attend educational events, host events of their own, focus on a specific cause, etc. Students in sororities or fraternities are acknowledged for their academics, leadership, and community service.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety is excellent on campus, which is why I give the school five stars. Campus police is constantly concerned about the students safety day and night. Emergency alarms are set up all around campus for students to use if they are ever in danger. If an event occurs, all students are immediately emailed about the event; text messages are also used by the campus to inform all students of an event. During the late hours, campus police offers students with rides to the parking lots. Since the parking structures are far from the major buildings, the campus police takes the students to their cars and makes sure that they make it safely to their car. On a Friday night during finals week I stayed at the library late; I was nervous of walking alone at night so I called campus police to have someone walk me to my car. Campus safety at my university is excellent and it continues to improve throughout the year.
California State University has provided me with the appropriate skills to pursue my graduate studies in Europe. This excellent university holds a large number of influential educators that have supported me throughout my undergraduate studies. Personally, I feel fortunate to have graduated from this university with the best of memories.
For future students who are planning to attend California State University Long Beach I advice them to think twice about what they are planning to study. It took me approximately two semesters to realize that Journalism was not the right major for me. If students come to this University not knowing exactly what they want to study, I would say to not worry and take time in figuring it out. Attend lectures that you think might be interesting; take courses that you would never imagine taking, talk to advisers from different departments about their programs, etc. Do not be afraid to take risks. Make lasting relationships with professors is another significant tip that I would give future students. During my first year at California State University Long Beach I attended lectures but never made conversation with the professors. During the last three years I noticed that being not only a student in the professors classroom but being a friend benefited me immensely. I have received wonderful recognition letters, recommendation letters and advice from professors because of the lasting friendships. I would advice students to not be afraid to talk to the professor and attend their office hours, ask questions, ask for advice, and even strike up a random conversation.
It is not a surprise that, California State University Long Beach, one of the best Universities in southern California asks for nothing but the best from the students attending and applying. The university highly values educational opportunity, excellence, diversity, integrity, and service. Noted as one of the nations 50 Best Value public universities by the Princeton Review, it become evident that one can attend the university and receive a highly valued degree. I give my university five golden starts for their excellent work in educating students for more than fifty years.
Although I never lived in the dorms at my University, the housing and residential life is an excellent way to meet people and explore the sunny city of Long Beach. Equipped with 18 residence hall buildings that can house more that 2,000 students, it provides students with the opportunity to be close to campus and the chance to feel at home. During the four years that I was attending California State University Long Beach, I lived outside of campus at an apartment with two roommates. I was given the chance to apply and live in the dorms but registered after the submission date. It is important to consider the prices and registration dates to live in the dorms before the semester begins; living in the dorms is popular in the University, especially among first years, and is crucial to learn more about living in a dorm before registering. I give the dorm life at my university four stars for the excellent safety precautions that they follow to keep all students safe.
The food and dining services at California State University Long Beach provide students with an excellent variety of places to eat at. The Nugget Grill and Pub, located near the Bookstore, is an excellent restaurant that offers popular sport games on a big screen television for all students, it has the best turkey burger and provides students with the perfect social ambiance. During the 2010 FIFA world cup, student flocked The Nugget to watch Spain and Netherlands fight for the gold cup. Then there is The Outpost, a delicious restaurant to attend if you need to grab a quick bite before class. Located near the Engineering and Journalism buildings, it provides students with affordable fast food such as pizza, sandwiches and salad. Adjacent to the Outpost is a small convenient store that has all the necessities a student needs such as food, refreshments, scantrons, pencils, pens, paper, etc. A favorite coffee shop among all students is Starbucks, which is located in the library. Known as one of the best coffee shops around the world, it serves all the students at my university who need a quick wake up before class or even after a long day of studying. Affordable coffee for coffee lover and addicts, it is definitely one of the best places to grab a delicious coffee on campus. I give my university five stars because of the affordable prices, delicious food, and excellent services.
There is always something entertaining to do at California State University Long Beach. If it is a hot day, students can go swimming at the Student Union's pool, can go for a quick run on campus, or even cool off at the Student Union's bowling alley. The beautiful Art Museum is available all semester for the students to go and observe, the Recreation Center is the perfect place for students to work out and catch up with friends, and, a personal favorite, upper campus in the Central Quad where students lay on the grass and absorb some sun. My university is known as a commuter school but is heavily equipped with student events such as movie nights, concerts, benefits, fairs, etc. for all students to enjoy throughout the school year.
The value of education is priceless. Having the opportunity to study at an excellent University, I noted that the price was not cheap. However, considering the value of my degree, the cost that I spent to attend the school is insignificant. The university has provided me with skills that I can take with me for the rest of my life; skills that I can apply to anything that I want to pursue. The tuition, if a student is registered for more than 7 units, is a total of $2,985.00 per semester. If a student is attending the university for a graduate program the cost is a bit higher. Clearly, the prices are rising but so is the demand for educated people all around the globe. Knowledge is priceless; one cannot put value on education and should not avoid school because of the cost. Clearly, all schools, no matter the cost to attend, will help any student in need. I give my university four stars because although the cost is increasing every year, it continues to assist all students wanting to attend but are having issues paying.
Located upper campus next to the Hall of Science is the famous 4.0 hill. All students in desperate need of straight A's are told to barrel down the hill in the beginning of the semester to actually achieve such an accomplishment. A tradition that many claim is true, it is a popular event that occurs at the beginning of every semester among many students at California State University Long Beach.
The Learning Assistance Center, located in the Horn Center, is a wonderful place to get tutored and/or be a tutor. This tutoring center provides students with assistance such as individual tutoring, group tutoring and even learning skills workshops. Subjects such as Spanish, Philosophy, English, Math, Science, etc are available for all students struggling in such classes. ESL students who need to pass English proficiency exams are also welcomed in the center and are given the chance to request an individual tutor for the whole semester at no cost. This center is perfect for any student that wants to improve in their class or to receive assistance in English.
The Spanish club held by the Spanish department is a wonderful club that meets the first Friday of every month for an hour in the afternoon. Discussing literature, authors, politics, etc., they form a tight community of students studying the beautiful romance language. Students of any major are welcomed to attend the meetings and become part of the club; students do not even have to speak the language to become part of the club. The club hosts movie nights that show classic Spanish films from Latin America and Europe, they support local artists and host theater acts for the students on campus. Last week, the Spanish club hosted a play about Frida Kahlo's life. Clubs at the university are diverse and continue to grow every year. Students are eager to form their own small community and constantly advertise their club for all students to attend. California State University Long Beach holds a large number of clubs that will continue to represent the university as an excellent school. I give clubs and activities at my university four stars for their excellent effort in representing the diverse students at the university.
The Greek life at California State University Long Beach is significantly diverse and is constantly flourishing. Although I have no personal experience in a sorority and have never affiliated myself in a sorority, I have great friends that are in one and love it. Similar to living in the dorms, you meet people that you will consider family. Students in sororities or fraternities attend educational events, host events of their own, focus on a specific cause, etc. Students in sororities or fraternities are acknowledged for their academics, leadership, and community service.
Campus safety is excellent on campus, which is why I give the school five stars. Campus police is constantly concerned about the students safety day and night. Emergency alarms are set up all around campus for students to use if they are ever in danger. If an event occurs, all students are immediately emailed about the event; text messages are also used by the campus to inform all students of an event. During the late hours, campus police offers students with rides to the parking lots. Since the parking structures are far from the major buildings, the campus police takes the students to their cars and makes sure that they make it safely to their car. On a Friday night during finals week I stayed at the library late; I was nervous of walking alone at night so I called campus police to have someone walk me to my car. Campus safety at my university is excellent and it continues to improve throughout the year.