California State University-Los Angeles Top Questions

i had to wish to be computer programmer, and this is the reason that i choice this major, because i love computer programming. i realli loved to get to cal state los angles which is i get in already

When I started at CSULA, I was quite a bit younger than most of the other students, and I was very shy. I wish I'd known then that the other students were much friendlier and more welcoming than they seemed.

Before coming to CSULA I wish I would have known who to talk to about planning the courses that I took.

I wish I would have known two things before coming to this college. The first thing is that I wish I knew somebody so I did not look so lost on the first day. A lot of locals attend the school and it seemed that everyone knew eachother which made me feel like I did not belong. The second thing is that it would have been perfect if I lived on campus. Driving to and from school is a hassle and by dorming there, it would have saved me time, money, and I would have made friends easier.

How much it costs! Graduate school is very expensive and there is not as much money available as there is for undergrad studies. I wish I would have saved some money prior to starting school.

I wish I had known that the professors were going to be the best the school has to offer. The professors are extremely approachable and are always trying to make sure that the students are comfortable in what is being taught. With the administration and staff being rather incompetent at times, I am glad to know that the professors are at least the saving grace of the school.

To succeed in most fields or even to move forward in graduate programs, you need to have experience in your field. I would recommend looking closely for an internship or lab opportunity that is in the chosed field or of interrest in order to prepare for the future.

I wish that i would have known about the metro link system dropping off on campus. For the first quarter I attended I drove in from Covina and it was a 20 min drive but with traffic depending on the time of my classes it would take up to two hours to get there or back. I had to pay for parking which is $90 a quarter. I now take the train which picks up 3 miles from my home and drops me off on campus! The ride takes 29 minutes and i am able to study as well.

Clubs and organizations available during orientation

I wish i would have known that the campus was not going to be as socially active as other schools i ahve visited. It makes the college experience slightly dull, since it is focused mainly on academic activities. There is no football team and the school spirit at this school is not very high. In some ways, this is helpful because it is easier to focus on academics, but it would be more exciting to have another aspect of the college experience.