San Francisco State University Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Jessica

Academics

Malcolm

My school might be best known for its political and environmental activism, going back to the 1960's, as well as its diversity of both people and opinions and its intellectual tendencies.

Diana

San Francisco State is known the rich culture surrounding the university and vast variety of ethnic diversity. There is a very open and accepting atmosphere on campus that allows students to thrive and feel comfortable in. There is always something new and exciting going on either on campus or in the city, which is only a buss ride away. The underground music scene and cosmopolitan way of life was the reason I chose San Francisco State and it is also the reason why I want to continue my higher education here despite how expensive it is.

Courtney

San Francisco State is known for being an ethnically diverse campus, but this college also stresses being different in other ways. The students and faculty really emphasize the fact that it's okay to be different, whether it's your race, sexuality, or interests that set you apart. For example, there is a varitety of clubs for those who are gay, bisexual, asian, african-american, chicano, etc. Throughout the year there are events to educate students about different cultures and sexual perspectives, as well as performances like cultural dances. Overall, there are many outlets available for students to express themselves.

Ngoc-Lien

My school is best known for the most diverse campus in the country. The professors are friendly and open to variety of points of view. Many of them are always accessible and understanding. They try their best to help students both in terms of academic and communual aspects by being flexible about school works and providing students useful information that assists students to become successful in college. Furthermore, students are friendly and seem to get along well with one another.

Brian

My school is best known for it's Bussiness, Beca, Cinema, Nursing, and Psychology programs. It is also known for having a large diversity of majors and classes to choose from. San Francisco State University is listed as having one of the nation's top film schools. San Francisco State University is the first and only university in the United States to house a College of Ethnic Studies. The student and faculty diversity at San Francisco State University is unmatched.

Elaine

The location, for the city it is in, San Francisco.

Annie

San Franciscio State University is known for its diverse and open-minded campus. S.F.S.U. was the first in its kind to have a department devoting to the ethnic studies.

Marie

are school is know for the strike of 1960 were many different organization came together to form TWLF (third world liberation front) to have a common goal which is fighting for what they believe is right, the ability to learn about their history from their own persepective.

Roselle

Being in San Francisco...