San Diego State University Top Questions

What's the most frustrating thing about San Diego State University?

Shannon

Registration for classes is single-handedly the worst thing State forces its students to endure. Classes are full within a few days and priority is not distributed fairly which leads to extended graduation dates and more money spent on tuition.

Tiyana

I think the most frustrating aspect is trying to get the classes you need. I basically had priority registration this semester, and I still didn't get one of the classes I was hoping for. This makes me worried about getting my classes when I'm a junior because they don't have priority.

Samantha

There are many: frat life is disgusting and overwhelmingly prominent, there are few bastions of art, the area of the city is quite boring and suffocated if you do not have a car.

Blanca

The most frustrating thing about my school are the long lines at the food court during lunch hours.

Marissa

Unfortunately, San Diego State has the label of a "party school." This becomes frustrating for students, like myself, who came to SDSU because of their outstanding acadmeic program for my major because now have employers automatically associate San Diego State as a party school rather than a school that focuses on academic achievements. Although SDSU has an award-winning academic program, it is often overlooked due to the inaccurate assumption that San Diego State is only a party school.

Breanna

I don't know.

Matthew

The most frustrating thing about the school is once again how impacted it is. But besides that being an African American at the university I have to deal with the blatant lack of diversity at the university and in some cases what seem like a bit of acute racism.

Jana

The most frustrating thing about school was working with the administration office. As a teenager/young adult I didn't always know what questions to ask the administers or counselors. I always felt misinformed or confussed with the direction of my education.

Heather

The most frustrating thing about my school is the parking situation. There are no parking structures that are directly linked to campus. It is not only difficult to find parking, but no matter where you park, you always have a long walk to class.

brittney

It is far from home making trips to visit my family for the holidays expensive. It is frustrating that money is holding me back from visiting my family and having friends and close relatives visit me on campus.

Andrew

Personall, there is nothing frustrating about San Diego State University. I love the diversity of the people who attend, as this school receives applications from all over the nation as well as other countries. I love the atmosphere of the school, which is always so friendyly and social. The campus is amazing overall. The classes are interesting, as well are the professors. Everything is just delightful.

Vanessa

The tuition and fees are very high, and with budget cuts makes it very difficult to afford school.

Kyle

The fact that our registration is so close to the first week of classes

Jennifer

The drive. I live 60 miles away.

Elise

The most frustrating thing about San Diego State is the food on campus. Now, don't get me wrong, it can be delicious, but if you someone who likes to eat healthy sometimes, there aren't too many options. We have Rubio's, Daphne's, Panda Express, Pizza, Taco Bell, and Starbucks. We do have one salad place, but other than that, it can be difficult to stay on the healthy side

Richard

The most frusterating thing at San Diego State is dealing with the counseling. I feel like when I seek help they are inexperienced and never point me in the right direction. I expect to go in there, have them initiate conversation and tell me how I am doing. I don't feel like I have great guidance available to me on my campus.

Anna

The only frustrating thing about San Diego State's campus is that there seems to never be enough seats or tables at the library to study. The libraries tend to be overcrowded once final week rolls in, and it is frustrating having to search for an empty seat amongst the sea of frantic students.

Ravi

The fact that all parties thrown are done by frats and they won't let any other guys in other than other brothers.

Tessarose

The most frustrating thing about school is the methodology of some of the teacher. More often than not teachers are just spewing out information without trying to make sure the students are comprehending what is being taught. No one wants to go to a class where all the teacher does is lecture in a monotone voice everything thats already in the book.

LAURA

It is frustrating that the tuition went up considerably the first semester I attended. SDSU is not offering the classes I would like to take this semester as well.