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Ryoku

California State University - Northridge '14
Majoring in Zoology and Entomology
Member since 9/18/2011

Academics at California State University - Northridge

B+

Majors

Northridge offers a wide variety of majors, but, going off of the people that I have encountered, a few of the most popular would be biological sciences and communication studies. I believe that the communications major is larger than biology, and would say that this school is very good for someone who desires this as a major.

Nov 08, 2011

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Greek Life at California State University - Northridge

B+

Greeks Life

I have not heard much about any of the fraternities or sororities on campus, so I don't imagine that have any significant impact on students who are not members. I do know that many hold standards for grades and hold study sessions, which has a very good impact of the grades of the members.

Nov 08, 2011

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Transportation at California State University - Northridge

C-

Commuting

I commute to Northridge for school, and I have not enjoyed the experience at all. Traffic is an every day occurrence because the city is very busy and populated, and so many people commute to this school that the parking lots are always full and difficult to fins an open spot in. Driving into this city for school is not preferable to living on campus.

Nov 08, 2011

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Health & Safety at California State University - Northridge

B+

Police Services

I would have given this section an A- if the phone that I lost on campus a week ago had been returned, but besides that fact, security on campus is very good. There are campus police patrolling regularly, and they even help students who seem lost to find their way. They are quick to respond to emergencies, as I learned last week also when a student passed out in one of my classes. They also offer protection to students who need to walk to their cars alone at night.

Nov 08, 2011

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Nightlife at California State University - Northridge

N/A

Nightlife

I personally have not experienced the nightlife at my school because I commute. The latest I've ever been on campus is about five o'clock, but I don't imagine that the entire campus parties once the sun sets.

Nov 08, 2011

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Scholarships at California State University - Northridge

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FAFSA

I received financial aid through FAFSA, which was a relatively easy process. It only requires information, and is given to most students who apply.

Nov 08, 2011

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Facilities at California State University - Northridge

A

Library

The Oviatt Library is a fantastic resource for students. It offers multiple floors of volumes, and has an extensive and easy-to-maneuver website containing online sources that can be accesses from anywhere.

Nov 08, 2011

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Parking at California State University - Northridge

C-

Parking

Northridge is often called a "commuter school", but its parking does not reflect its nickname. There are plenty of lots, but so many students commute to school that they always fill quickly with people who have morning classes. Some of the lots are even difficult to get to, with entrances on one-way streets that can only be accesses from on the campus.

Nov 08, 2011

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Weather at California State University - Northridge

A-

California Weather

I personally enjoy the southern California weather. It is definitely hot in the summer, and relatively cold in the winter. For a student like me who commutes, one must consider the weather differences between cities. The valley that I live in is ten degrees hotter in the summer, and ten degrees colder in the winter. This requires me to check a weather report for Northridge rather than just dressing in what is appropriate for where I live.

Nov 08, 2011

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