California State University - Northridge

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On the whole, students most satisfied with their experience are very involved in the heart of the school. Many students choose to become RAs, Ambassadors, work in the Matador Involvement Center, the Design Factory, join a sorority/fraternity, or get involved in intramurals or club sports. Coming to the school for the first time, you are bound to notice the construction that is taking place on campus. CSUN is definitely in a state of flux as it waits for the new University Student Union and the parking structure to be finished.

CSUN is a commuter school (as you have probably heard mentioned somewhere else in this book), meaning that most students live at home and commute to school. Because so many students are native to the area, they are not compelled to meet new people and participate in school activities. Years later, many of these commuter students say that the school lacks a social scene and they wish they had moved away from home to go to college. On the other hand, other CSUN students move from small, rural towns to go to a college in the city, and they absolutely love the campus. However, students are correct when saying that Northridge isn’t a typical college town. Most of the partying takes place in Los Angeles. Many students also acknowledge that the school has a laid-back atmosphere about academics, which allows students to work and live a life beyond their computer screen and learn from life as well as the classroom. Students cite the school’s ubiquitous diversity as a pinnacle example of how students can learn from their environment by hearing the voice and seeing the values of different cultures.

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Overall Experience at California State University - Northridge

coopsax

Music '15

5.0

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Awesome for Music, Jazz Studies

I am in the Jazz studies department. It was one of the best decisions of my life to choose to go here for a jazz degree. All of the teachers are fantatsic and the community within the department is great. I have learned so much and made great friendships.

May 22, 2012

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Majors at California State University - Northridge

kelliechase

Business '12

5.0

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A Lot

so many different majors, its hard to choose from. But gives a wide variety that you can really specialize

May 22, 2012

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Facilities at California State University - Northridge

eavila6

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

4.6

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The gyms, student union and campus activities are upbeat, fun, attractive and new

May 21, 2012

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