Dominican University of California was worth every penny, although I did receive substantial scholarships and grants from the institution. The campus is beautiful, and situated in a great neighborhood in San Rafael. The faculty is amazing.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Try to get as much fin aid as you can from the school. Come with an open mind. Spend your first year in the dorms, live off campus and save money afterwards.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As a private school it's probably hard to fail a course, but professors and course material is challenging and intellectually stimulating. Hard enough to make it worth it.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is awesome, but you are crammed into a room with two other people and three other suite mates that share a bathroom. Dorms are super expensive but worth it the first year, lots of good times to be had and really easy to meet people.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The required meal plan if you live on campus is $600 a month and totally not worth it. The food is good but you'll get tired of it. It's not organic or local or free-range. The good news is there are hundreds of small business restaurants in San Rafael and Marin that are terrific and affordable in addition to several great health food grocery stores and farmers markets all in walking distance to campus.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Hiking, road biking, mountain biking, exploring, Mt Tamalpais, Muir Woods, the bay, the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, local bars and restaurants, farmers markets, Lagunitas Brewing Co, creek spots, lakes, climbing the radio tower, parties, kickbacks, and more.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Education and experience worth the price.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Haunted building previously owned by the De Young family (owners, San Francisco Chronicle).
Fruit trees all over campus with oranges, apples, pears, figs, pomegranates, and quinces ready to pick.
Plenty of trees to climb too.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Self motivated students that want to change the world.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Associated Students of Dominican University (ASDU) is a joke. From my experience the clubs are loosely organized and not really worth the time.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
None. Let's keep it that way.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Dominican University of California was worth every penny, although I did receive substantial scholarships and grants from the institution. The campus is beautiful, and situated in a great neighborhood in San Rafael. The faculty is amazing.
Try to get as much fin aid as you can from the school. Come with an open mind. Spend your first year in the dorms, live off campus and save money afterwards.
As a private school it's probably hard to fail a course, but professors and course material is challenging and intellectually stimulating. Hard enough to make it worth it.
Dorm life is awesome, but you are crammed into a room with two other people and three other suite mates that share a bathroom. Dorms are super expensive but worth it the first year, lots of good times to be had and really easy to meet people.
The required meal plan if you live on campus is $600 a month and totally not worth it. The food is good but you'll get tired of it. It's not organic or local or free-range. The good news is there are hundreds of small business restaurants in San Rafael and Marin that are terrific and affordable in addition to several great health food grocery stores and farmers markets all in walking distance to campus.
Hiking, road biking, mountain biking, exploring, Mt Tamalpais, Muir Woods, the bay, the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, local bars and restaurants, farmers markets, Lagunitas Brewing Co, creek spots, lakes, climbing the radio tower, parties, kickbacks, and more.
Education and experience worth the price.
Haunted building previously owned by the De Young family (owners, San Francisco Chronicle). Fruit trees all over campus with oranges, apples, pears, figs, pomegranates, and quinces ready to pick. Plenty of trees to climb too.
Self motivated students that want to change the world.
Associated Students of Dominican University (ASDU) is a joke. From my experience the clubs are loosely organized and not really worth the time.
None. Let's keep it that way.
Campus security always available.