California State University-Northridge Top Questions

Make sure to take the campus tours and visits and attend most of the schools activities during the school year. Also attend some of the home sport games. The athletes need love too.

The best advice I can give a student is to make sure you read about and check out the college before you decide to go there. When you do choose a college make the most of your experience there by getting involved with different clubs and organizations. So many people go through college with their eyes close not soaking in all the experiences and opportunities. College comes and goes so fast so make sure you take in all the experiences because it really helps to make your college life more enjoyable. Don't try and rush through college, remember your only in a race with yourself, it's better to graduate in 5 or 6 years with an above average GPA than to graduate in 4 years with an average GPA. And most importantly, enjoy these years of your life because they might just be the best if you make them so.

Choose wisly because you can always transfer but it's not always the best thing for you. Think about what you want out of your college experience and then make your decision! GOOD LUCK! ;)

My advice is to find a school college that is not only afforadable to you, but also makes you both comfortable. In selecting a college many make decisions based on the environment. Living on campus is a great way to get the most out of your college experience because not only will you become more familiar and involved with the college, but you'll also become independent which is a neccessity for your life. Another thing that would give you a great benefit is knowing what you want to major in. If you know what you wish to major in then you should attempt to look around and find the schools that are known for your potential field. If your living on a fixed income then I suggest commuting to a school close to home and in order to save money you have to learn to shop around. When I say this I mean that you shouldn't just settle for what you see. I have found that there are many websites that save me a lot of money. Oftentimes I save 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}! I hope that this advice helps you in selecting the college that's right for you.

My advice to parents and/or students is to check out each college you are considering to attend right away. You will automatically know that , that college is right for you. Check for how safe it is, if spacious, the environment, what you have close by, and things of that sort. Most importantly you want to feel comfortable at your college. That will be where you will be most of the time and you want to love your school, not dred going to it everyday. You should notice the people and students who are around as well, it is a bonus if they are friendly and welcoming. This way you can become a little more comfortable before you start your first day of college. Always remember to come prepared and ready to start engaging your future career! Making the most of the college expierence is to become involved in anything you have the time for and to be proud of the school you attend. Most people say that college was the best four years of their lives and that is what you can to say as well when you grow up.

During my senior year, I applied to University of Southern California, CSU Northridge, and CSU Sacramento. I was disappointed to not be accepted at USC, but I learned later that I lucked out-- according to an alum I met, USC is in a barren area with a high crime rate. Screw that! Northridge is scenic and located in the middle of a fairly peaceful neighborhood. Sometimes your first choice is not your best choice, so really understand what you want and who can offer it. Give your other selections a chance. Don't be taken in by first impressions, either. My first visit to CSUN took place on a cloudy, gloomy day that made me feel almost nauseous about attending classes there. When I returned in the fall, I discovered a sunbathed campus full of fun activities and gorgeous scenery. If I had opted out after that disastrous visit, I would have missed out on a lot of great times. Visit more than once if you can to be sure you aren't jumping to conclusions.

Before choosing a college the student needs to see how much they can afford to pay and what degree they plan to get in the long run. Sometimes it is wise to go to a state university as an undergraduate and then go to a private university for graduate school to save money since in a few majors where you get your B.A. does not matter. Of course some research is needed to see if this would be a good choice for your major. Secondly, many students feel they need to go out of state to go to a good university when in fact universities in your area may be the best choice, but they are just taken for granted. Thirdly, before applying one should visit the university during the week to see how the campus is when students are in class and get a glimpse on what one would see on a daily basis. Lastly, while visiting the campus one should ask students how they like the university because students give the most honest answers versus faculty who just want to get more students to attend. Overall, consider the atmosphere, lifestyle and cost before making a decision.

Stressing about finding the right college is unnecessary; for your undergraduate degree, it doesn't really matter where you go. It is the graduate school that matters. And as far as making the most of the experience.... well it is what you make it. The way I see it, you have two options when you go to college: 1) you seclude yourself, don't attempt to meet a lot of people and you become unhappy about your situation or 2) you immerse yourself in this new environment, join clubs, make study buddies, go out and have a good time and embrace some freedom and adult responsibilty as well as pleasures. It seems difficult but even doing things like sitting in the hall or leaving your bedroom door open can help and ease you into a comfortable flow. Even on campus jobs are great for getting to know other students and faculty/staff. Everyone should just know that it is okay to be scared or nervous but that if you make the effort, you'll find your niche. And no matter what school you attend, you can make it the best time of your life if you want it to be.

Some of the advice I would give would be to stay focused on your work. Be able to move somewhere that is financially reasonable for you. Look into things that make you feel very comfortable. Try and be involved with the activity around the campus. Be responsible and reliable with your finances. Dont get distracted with things that aren't involved with your education.

As an older returning student life is definitely different than it was right out of high scool so the choice was made slightly differently. However I would recommend that cost and school reputation should balance each other out. If you don't know what it is that you want to do, college is a great place to figure that out, the important part is that you go. If you don't have anything specific in mind choose a more inexpensive college closer to home. You can always transfer midway through to a school with a good reputation in your chosen coursework. If you do know specifically what you would like to study then I highly recommend finding a school that specializes in what you'd like to learn or whose location will allow for the best internships and networking for after school. I find that most people have no idea what they want to end up doing and I think it's best to keep an open mind while attending school. Never be afraid to change directions but don't be afraid to commit to one thing either. There is always grad school for further specialized training.

I would tell them to look around and keep all their options open. Go to different college campuses and explore the different things each has to offer. Once they choose a college they like I would tell them to make the most of their college experience. To join clubs and getting involved with activities on campus to meet new people. A big part of college is not only the education your recieving it is also about the people you meet and the connections you make that may come in handy in the future.

Visit the colleges you are considering and speak with students of that school, and not ones that are part of the orientation or tour staff, pick ones that you see sitting around campus or in the dorms, so you can get a students opinion who hasn't been trained to recruit students.