Many of the classes are challenging and I was able to learn alot from chemistry to ethnic studies (which I took this year). Some teachers can seem impersonal, but there is a program called dine with a prof to meet them outside class. Most lectures that I went to I was able to follow along in the required reading and everything came together and made sense.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I really liked my roommate and suite mates they were always hanging out watching television and finding things to go and try to do on the weekends. Most of us were the same year and all understood the difficulties that each of us had. I had alot of help from my classes from my roommate as well and we got things done together. I joined the Role Playing Games club and went to that every Wednesday night. I liked that part so much that I'm hosting some games for friends of mine over the summer. Any time I wanted to get a question about academics, I would just go to the necessary office and ask. They were very friendly and understood what I needed.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The education is really good and not a bad price for California students. The dorms are nice and they give you enough space for dorm activities. The food was good for being dorm food and they have a really nice variety over the time that I was there this year. There are also really helpful programs that allow people to try to find jobs, many of which are in laboratory based positions.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
As for all colleges, it is important to talk to a counselor early. I made the mistake of waiting until my third quarter to find the degree that I really wanted to get into and now I have to take an entirely different math series. Another thing I found that I really liked was joining a group, even though it took me a long time to find one. I am usually a very shy person, but once I joined I found that I really liked everyone there that I was in contact with. I found that I really liked being able to ride my bike even when it was just for a ride. I was also able to share my bike with my friends. Its also really nice when you have to go across campus or don't want to walk when you have a few hours between classes. Study groups are nice especially with roommates or suite mates because they usually have good insights and can collaborate with everyone else.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
So many of my friends were pre-med students, and I myself am now going into pharmacological chemistry, so it is great for anyone interested in the natural sciences. The whole campus is surrounded by bio-tech industries and many different jobs that are offered are laboratory position. The different colleges all have different focuses and are also stereotyped all differently too. There is only one big party during the year, but there are always smaller ones at the end of the week, but most of the focus seems to be on academics (especially the pre-meds).
Many of the classes are challenging and I was able to learn alot from chemistry to ethnic studies (which I took this year). Some teachers can seem impersonal, but there is a program called dine with a prof to meet them outside class. Most lectures that I went to I was able to follow along in the required reading and everything came together and made sense.
I really liked my roommate and suite mates they were always hanging out watching television and finding things to go and try to do on the weekends. Most of us were the same year and all understood the difficulties that each of us had. I had alot of help from my classes from my roommate as well and we got things done together. I joined the Role Playing Games club and went to that every Wednesday night. I liked that part so much that I'm hosting some games for friends of mine over the summer. Any time I wanted to get a question about academics, I would just go to the necessary office and ask. They were very friendly and understood what I needed.
The education is really good and not a bad price for California students. The dorms are nice and they give you enough space for dorm activities. The food was good for being dorm food and they have a really nice variety over the time that I was there this year. There are also really helpful programs that allow people to try to find jobs, many of which are in laboratory based positions.
As for all colleges, it is important to talk to a counselor early. I made the mistake of waiting until my third quarter to find the degree that I really wanted to get into and now I have to take an entirely different math series. Another thing I found that I really liked was joining a group, even though it took me a long time to find one. I am usually a very shy person, but once I joined I found that I really liked everyone there that I was in contact with. I found that I really liked being able to ride my bike even when it was just for a ride. I was also able to share my bike with my friends. Its also really nice when you have to go across campus or don't want to walk when you have a few hours between classes. Study groups are nice especially with roommates or suite mates because they usually have good insights and can collaborate with everyone else.
So many of my friends were pre-med students, and I myself am now going into pharmacological chemistry, so it is great for anyone interested in the natural sciences. The whole campus is surrounded by bio-tech industries and many different jobs that are offered are laboratory position. The different colleges all have different focuses and are also stereotyped all differently too. There is only one big party during the year, but there are always smaller ones at the end of the week, but most of the focus seems to be on academics (especially the pre-meds).