San Diego State University - Overall Experience

College Prowler Take

Nearly all San Diego State students are pleased with their decision to attend school here. They find that SDSU offers the perfect mix of stellar academics and a booming social life. With the beauty of the campus, the quality of the teaching, and the fun social environment, it is difficult to dislike much about the school, but some do. Those who tend to dislike San Diego State have reservations about the social scene, which is heavily conducive to partying and Greek life. This is a misconception. SDSU offers a lot, including partying, and the school is truly what you make of it. As long as people don’t hold a grudge against the sort of environment that offers partying as an activity many choose to participate in, they will enjoy their time here. San Diego State is a very well-rounded school that has a lot to offer to a variety of students, but if you are searching for a strictly academic experience in a university with a prestigious reputation, you should look elsewhere.

San Diego State is essentially defined by its social culture, and if students relate to it, they love the school, and if they don’t, they can loathe their time here. I have heard from numerous people about what a wonderful experience it is coming to San Diego State from their respective hometowns. The school allows for horizons to be expanded and eyes to be opened due to its engrossing academic and social atmosphere. The social scene is strong here, and if you’re looking to learn a lot about people and how they work together, this school is a great fit for you. Some grievances with the school deal with the availability of classes and the inconvenience of impacted majors. Some majors require that you take course A before course B, and when you go to register for the semester, course A can be full. This frustration is well understood and it can be counteracted by planning ahead. While schools such as UC San Diego may have stronger academic reputations, San Diego State is by far the most effective university in San Diego, as it offers a chance for students to develop both their academic and social skills in a real-world setting.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

SDSU is an awesome school. The... SDSU is an awesome school. The education is exceptional, the city is excellent, and the social life is superb. Nobody could ask for much more than this in a college. I would recommend this school to anyone. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I have had a great experience at... I have had a great experience at this school. I always hear about SDSU’s bad reputation and about how it’s just a party school, but college is what you make of it. I am here to learn and get a degree. I have learned a lot, and I have had some wonderful professors and mentors. I have gotten involved with a few activist groups on campus and met friends who share my drive. Other than that, my social life exists outside of campus, and that’s what I want. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I love it here, even though it was... I love it here, even though it was not my first choice for school. I wouldn’t trade San Diego for anywhere else. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

San Diego has a lot to offer and... San Diego has a lot to offer and there is so much to do here. It’s not dominated by the colleges, so you can go out and experience plenty of other things. I love it! I am so glad I moved to San Diego for school! 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I feel that SDSU has been a good... I feel that SDSU has been a good experience, although it is one I am currently accelerating to finish. SDSU has increased my knowledge tremendously and has driven me to pursue further education. I do, however, wish that I worked harder in high school to allow admission to a more prestigious university, but otherwise I have no regrets about my time here at San Diego State. 12345 Overall Experience Report

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