Occidental College is an excellent school that has many opportunities for its students. The student body and faculty is warm, supportive, and friendly. The academics are rigorous and rewarding.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit the campus if you can! That is what made my decision. I felt as if I belonged there after only a few hours of being there and talking to the students and faculty. If I had not visited the campus I believe that I might have made a different decision. Also, make sure that Oxy offers majors that will serve your interests!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
To be considered full time a student needs to take at least 12 units, but most all students take 16 units. Most classes are four units. Students are expected to come to class and participate. There is work to be done outside the class outside as well. And students will become great writers by the time they leave Oxy.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The rooms are good. First year is awesome because you are housed with only other first years so you make friends fast. It is nice to be able to make a short walk to your friends dorm and hang out there. The RAs are also all incredibly nice and welcoming.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is good, and is actually better than most school's dining. Despite this, the food may get tiresome after a while due to a repetitive menu. Students have the ability to influence the menu though if they write in to the dining staff.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There is a lot to do for fun! The school is fifteen to twenty minutes outside of downtown LA and places like Dodger stadium. Not to mention the surrounding area of Eagle Rock, Glendale, and Pasadena.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Financial Aid is amazing, so what you do end up paying for, it is worth it.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety patrols twenty four hours, so you can always feel safe. They can even give you rides back to your dorms if you feel unsafe at night.
Occidental College is an excellent school that has many opportunities for its students. The student body and faculty is warm, supportive, and friendly. The academics are rigorous and rewarding.
Visit the campus if you can! That is what made my decision. I felt as if I belonged there after only a few hours of being there and talking to the students and faculty. If I had not visited the campus I believe that I might have made a different decision. Also, make sure that Oxy offers majors that will serve your interests!
To be considered full time a student needs to take at least 12 units, but most all students take 16 units. Most classes are four units. Students are expected to come to class and participate. There is work to be done outside the class outside as well. And students will become great writers by the time they leave Oxy.
The rooms are good. First year is awesome because you are housed with only other first years so you make friends fast. It is nice to be able to make a short walk to your friends dorm and hang out there. The RAs are also all incredibly nice and welcoming.
The food is good, and is actually better than most school's dining. Despite this, the food may get tiresome after a while due to a repetitive menu. Students have the ability to influence the menu though if they write in to the dining staff.
There is a lot to do for fun! The school is fifteen to twenty minutes outside of downtown LA and places like Dodger stadium. Not to mention the surrounding area of Eagle Rock, Glendale, and Pasadena.
Financial Aid is amazing, so what you do end up paying for, it is worth it.
Campus safety patrols twenty four hours, so you can always feel safe. They can even give you rides back to your dorms if you feel unsafe at night.