College Day Reflection 2014 (Cal State Fullerton)
I thought the college had a very nice campus. It was quite large and the architecture was cool and interesting, and they had many fun places to go on campus, including a bowling alley and many restaurants, like Subway. They also had an interesting theater program, involving all aspects of the theater, from costumes to acting. It was very interesting, since you could learn many different things by just working on the plays, like sowing or lighting. However, there were a few things that I did not enjoy about this college. Some of the classrooms, especially those without windows, resembled inner city high schools from the 1980’s. Also, the inside of the building walls did look pretty shabby.
I'm not very picky with my colleges. It doesn't really matter to me if the campus size is large or small, or if the college is public or private. I mostly care about the education. I'd prefer a smaller population, but I'd be fine with a school with a large population. I'd prefer it to be in an urban location, since that's what I'm most comfortable with. It's not a deal breaker for me however. Neither is the size of the classrooms. I would prefer the college to be in-state, since it's cheaper and I'd like to occasionally visit my family without having to live with them. One thing that is a must for me is the ability to have access to professors. I feel like it's a necessity if there's any confusion or if I have questions about an assignment.
I'm interested in majoring in Film Production, Actuarial Sciences, and Accounting. Despite the fact that Fullerton lacks an Actuarial Sciences major, I'm still somewhat interested in it, since it apparently has an excellent visual arts program. I'm also considering UC Santa Barbara, since it is the only school in California with an Actuarial Sciences degree, USC, since it has a renowned film program, and UCLA, since it also has a good film program and is cheaper than USC.
Fullerton requires a SAT Critical Reading score of 450 for the 25th percentile and a score of 550 for the 75th percentile. It requires a SAT Math score of 470 for the 25th percentile and a score of 580 for the 75th percentile. It also require an ACT Composite score of 19 or 24, English Score of 18 or 24, and an Math Score of 19 and 25, for the 25th or 75th percentile, respectively. It costs $23,505 per year, including books, room and board, and other expenses of the sort. The average of financial aid given is $9,544 for grants and $5,306 for loans. 65% of new students receive some form of this financial aid.
There are some academic opportunities that I feel that are important. An internship is very important, since I'd be able to learn more about my field by actually doing it. Independent study is also important for me, since I often do my best work alone. I'd like to study abroad, especially since I'm already familiar with Europe and I'd like to explore it further. However, this isn't a necessity. The only thing that is essential is that I get a degree that will lead to a well paying job.
Fullerton has a system where you can find someone who'd be an adequate roommate for you, but you can also choose to live with a friend. Freshman don't have to live on campus, but many do. Students can bring cars to Fullerton, but they have to receive a parking permit or make a parking account. Fullerton has NCAA sports, which I'd mostly attend. March Madness is my favorite time of the year, so it'd be fun to watch some of the games live. The school also had extracurricular activities available, like clubs and sports. There are many different fraternities and sororities at CSU, many of which have famous alumni and philanthropies. There are many restaurant in the surrounding area, and Disney Land is within walking distance, although you might not want to go there depending on your college budget.
I'm not very picky with my colleges. It doesn't really matter to me if the campus size is large or small, or if the college is public or private. I mostly care about the education. I'd prefer a smaller population, but I'd be fine with a school with a large population. I'd prefer it to be in an urban location, since that's what I'm most comfortable with. It's not a deal breaker for me however. Neither is the size of the classrooms. I would prefer the college to be in-state, since it's cheaper and I'd like to occasionally visit my family without having to live with them. One thing that is a must for me is the ability to have access to professors. I feel like it's a necessity if there's any confusion or if I have questions about an assignment.
I'm interested in majoring in Film Production, Actuarial Sciences, and Accounting. Despite the fact that Fullerton lacks an Actuarial Sciences major, I'm still somewhat interested in it, since it apparently has an excellent visual arts program. I'm also considering UC Santa Barbara, since it is the only school in California with an Actuarial Sciences degree, USC, since it has a renowned film program, and UCLA, since it also has a good film program and is cheaper than USC.
Fullerton requires a SAT Critical Reading score of 450 for the 25th percentile and a score of 550 for the 75th percentile. It requires a SAT Math score of 470 for the 25th percentile and a score of 580 for the 75th percentile. It also require an ACT Composite score of 19 or 24, English Score of 18 or 24, and an Math Score of 19 and 25, for the 25th or 75th percentile, respectively. It costs $23,505 per year, including books, room and board, and other expenses of the sort. The average of financial aid given is $9,544 for grants and $5,306 for loans. 65% of new students receive some form of this financial aid.
There are some academic opportunities that I feel that are important. An internship is very important, since I'd be able to learn more about my field by actually doing it. Independent study is also important for me, since I often do my best work alone. I'd like to study abroad, especially since I'm already familiar with Europe and I'd like to explore it further. However, this isn't a necessity. The only thing that is essential is that I get a degree that will lead to a well paying job.
Fullerton has a system where you can find someone who'd be an adequate roommate for you, but you can also choose to live with a friend. Freshman don't have to live on campus, but many do. Students can bring cars to Fullerton, but they have to receive a parking permit or make a parking account. Fullerton has NCAA sports, which I'd mostly attend. March Madness is my favorite time of the year, so it'd be fun to watch some of the games live. The school also had extracurricular activities available, like clubs and sports. There are many different fraternities and sororities at CSU, many of which have famous alumni and philanthropies. There are many restaurant in the surrounding area, and Disney Land is within walking distance, although you might not want to go there depending on your college budget.