Soka University of America gave me so many opportunities to grow and challenge myself as a human being as well as meet and befriend amazing people from all over the world. The mandatory study abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. Whatever your interests are, there is a club or activity for you, and if not you can start one yourself!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Use your time and the campus resources wisely as your four years will go by so fast! There are some clubs that I wish I would have tried out because I will probably never have another opportunity, so if you are interested, go do it! Also, take advantage of the global connections you make with people because it can be a huge asset to you in the future.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The academics were great for the most part. There are a lot of amazing professors at SUA, and the more specialized, higher level courses are definitely worth the extra effort.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Living in the dorms is amazing! I had my own room for 3 of the 4 years and you only share the bathroom with one other person. There are so many ResLife activities that get you connected with your classmates that quickly become lifelong friends.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
My experience at the Bistro was a challenging because I have a lot of allergies so the three meal choices left me with eating salad or cereal a lot of days. However, the staff are pretty accommodating and will fix you whatever you want if you have dietary issues. The international cuisine is great but they also have American staples like burgers and fries (my favorite).
There are so many clubs and activities at SUA that you may find yourself overwhelmed. I ended up choosing only a few but I would recommend trying any that you are interested in for a semester or two so that you can have the experience.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no Greek life.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Aliso Viejo is ranked as one of the safest cities and I would agree. I never had anything stolen or broken into, and the campus is pretty well lit at night.
Soka University of America gave me so many opportunities to grow and challenge myself as a human being as well as meet and befriend amazing people from all over the world. The mandatory study abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. Whatever your interests are, there is a club or activity for you, and if not you can start one yourself!
Use your time and the campus resources wisely as your four years will go by so fast! There are some clubs that I wish I would have tried out because I will probably never have another opportunity, so if you are interested, go do it! Also, take advantage of the global connections you make with people because it can be a huge asset to you in the future.
The academics were great for the most part. There are a lot of amazing professors at SUA, and the more specialized, higher level courses are definitely worth the extra effort.
Living in the dorms is amazing! I had my own room for 3 of the 4 years and you only share the bathroom with one other person. There are so many ResLife activities that get you connected with your classmates that quickly become lifelong friends.
My experience at the Bistro was a challenging because I have a lot of allergies so the three meal choices left me with eating salad or cereal a lot of days. However, the staff are pretty accommodating and will fix you whatever you want if you have dietary issues. The international cuisine is great but they also have American staples like burgers and fries (my favorite).
The campus is beautiful to walk around, go for a swim in the giant Olympic size pool, work out in the huge gym, lay out or play on the campus green, converse in the café/game room, and relax in the gardens and gazebo. The beach is about a ten minute drive, Irvine Spectrum about 20 minutes, Disney Land about 30 minutes, and if you want to go out LA and San Diego are about one hour away.
There are so many clubs and activities at SUA that you may find yourself overwhelmed. I ended up choosing only a few but I would recommend trying any that you are interested in for a semester or two so that you can have the experience.
There is no Greek life.
Aliso Viejo is ranked as one of the safest cities and I would agree. I never had anything stolen or broken into, and the campus is pretty well lit at night.