Occidental College

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For a small liberal arts college, Occidental does very well. The academic programs are strong, the support network for students is huge, there is a lot to do both on and off campus, and the diverse community really brings people together. Most students who go to Oxy love the school and are incredibly glad that they came. There are some who did not like it because of the kind of school it is, and others who disliked the way certain programs are treated at the school. It is a highly diverse school in terms of those who attend as well as the multitude of academic and extracurricular options available to all students. It also has a very tight community, both between the students amongst themselves as well as students and the administration. Many students have received direct assistance from their professors in ways that could never occur at a larger institution where there are 300 people in one class.

There is a plethora of things to do on and off campus as well, and for those looking for a change or looking for a variety in culture or entertainment, there is nothing lacking in Los Angeles. There are some problems, though, and overall, Occidental is a good school that, if it fixes some of the more major problems it currently has, could be even greater. The administration is working to rebuild the endowment and balance the budget, which will hopefully, in turn, lead to even better facilities than are already available and more money for academic and student life programs. As for right now, take a look at the school and see if the programs it currently excels in may be right for you. If they are, definitely take a chance and visit the campus. It’s certainly not for everyone, but you’ll know if it will be a good home for you as soon as you finish your tour.

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Health & Safety at Occidental College

richelle74

'15

Education

3.8

B+

Campus Safety Job Well Done

Campus safety officers are all over campus 24-7. If you need them, they are guarenteed to be there within minutes. They do a good job of keeping strangers off campus and even patrol the area around the school. They will provide escort service within a 3 mile radius of campus with no questions asked. Some students complain about their strict control over parties, alcohol, and drugs, but they are just doing their job.

Jan 16, 2012

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Facilities at Occidental College

richelle74

'15

Education

4.2

A-

Great Gyms

Occidental offers two gyms available for free to students. One is open from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm and has great equipment. It also has tons of tvs. The other gym is a lot smaller, but is open 24 hours and serves its purpose to those stressed out during late night cram-sessions. They are both kept very clean and are never overcrowded The only negative is that the basketball court and pool are often occupied by the sports teams and not open students very often.

Jan 16, 2012

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Campus Dining at Occidental College

JessicaL

'15

Psychology

4.2

A-

Good Quality

The food is good, although sometimes students do get tired of eating in the marketplace.

Dec 22, 2011

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