I am currently attending my first year at this university in the mechanical engineering college and so far all of my professors have been highly qualified and informational for each class. There is even a class specifically for teaching you how to excel in college itself, Intro to Engineering (ENGR 150). Teaching you good study habits and skills needed to succeed.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I am definitely enjoying being here at this college. At first, I though I might not enjoy it because it is considered one of the worst CSUs but it actually has very good professors. Only thing that's an issue is the lack of information that the administration gives students on thing such as AP scores (you need to personally turn in your AP scores to the administration office even if you had college board send it.) There's a place called the pit which a lot of students spend much of their spare time in, playing ping pong, billiards, arcade games, and just talking to and making friends.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I have just begun here, but so far the professors are definitely bang for your buck. However, there could be more or a larger lounge because the Pit is often full and the tables have a long waiting list. There also aren't many fields for recreational physical activities such as ultimate Frisbee or other grass field sports.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you ask older students any questions you may have because the administration and teachers will not tell you much.
Turn in your AP scores before registering or else you'll need to take it there and then get a permit to be allowed into that class, by then it might be full.
Get involved in clubs and organizations as soon as possible.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This university is great for students who may not be able to afford a really expensive university but at the same time wants good professors and a strong education.
I am currently attending my first year at this university in the mechanical engineering college and so far all of my professors have been highly qualified and informational for each class. There is even a class specifically for teaching you how to excel in college itself, Intro to Engineering (ENGR 150). Teaching you good study habits and skills needed to succeed.
I am definitely enjoying being here at this college. At first, I though I might not enjoy it because it is considered one of the worst CSUs but it actually has very good professors. Only thing that's an issue is the lack of information that the administration gives students on thing such as AP scores (you need to personally turn in your AP scores to the administration office even if you had college board send it.) There's a place called the pit which a lot of students spend much of their spare time in, playing ping pong, billiards, arcade games, and just talking to and making friends.
I have just begun here, but so far the professors are definitely bang for your buck. However, there could be more or a larger lounge because the Pit is often full and the tables have a long waiting list. There also aren't many fields for recreational physical activities such as ultimate Frisbee or other grass field sports.
Make sure you ask older students any questions you may have because the administration and teachers will not tell you much. Turn in your AP scores before registering or else you'll need to take it there and then get a permit to be allowed into that class, by then it might be full. Get involved in clubs and organizations as soon as possible.
This university is great for students who may not be able to afford a really expensive university but at the same time wants good professors and a strong education.