California Lutheran University Top Questions

I knew I was capable of being a good teacher when I began my credential program in September, 2010. I now know, that after only one semester, I am going to be a better teacher because of my instructors, my classmates and the teacher credential program at Cal Lu. I have learned about physical and mental development; I now better know what I can expect from a class of Kindergartners. I was taught about the difficulties people from other countries can experience upon relocating to our country; I will be more culturally aware and sensitive to my students' backgrounds. I heard about the struggles of special ed, learning disabled and English Learners; I now have techniques I can use to help a child, not only survive, but thrive in my classroom, as we learn how to work together. Yes, my program is expensive, but it is worth every cent. I am investing in not only my future, but the future of the children of California. I am going to be a great teacher and owe much of that to the preparation I am receiving from California Lutheran University.

Through college I have learned that organization and time managemnt is key for success in college. Also being that I am a football player at my college these traits are vital to balance out school work and fun.

CLU has presented many opportunities to me, including: job and internship assistance, the ability to learn from and develop personal relationships with wonderful professors and faculty, and useful graduate school preparation. While I have only been at this university for two years, I have seen tremendous growth in my academic and social skills as well as my social networking ability. Likewise, professors, faculty, and students at this university have introduced me to different causes that I am passionate about. Upon entering CLU, I declared psychology as my major, but after taking a sociology course, I changed my major to sociology. I believe that I discovered my strength in and passion for sociology primarily because the small class size enabled me to form a relationship with a professor who demonstrated his belief that this major might be a better fit and continues to encourage me. As a result, I plan to pursue a doctoral degree in sociology and intend to pay it forward by encouraging and passing on knowledge to other young adults as this professor and my other mentors have done for me. My experiences at this university have transformed who I am and my plans for the future.

The main experience I have gotten from my college experience is that it's nothing like how it is in the movies or television. You are your own parent and it is the time were you have to start going up and taking out time from everthing else. Depending on how many classes you take for the year and what you want to major in reflects on how good of a student I can become. College is were you have to step it up a notch and give it your all because if you don't you will get let behind with now one to push you. My parents have aided along with supported me in life. However this is the part were I do things on my own and make something out of my educational life following to what I want to be as an adult.

I am a biology major and I learn a lot at California Lutheran University. I have wanted to be an Orthodontist for quite some time and I believe that this school or many colleges will direct me in the right path to obtain that goal and to stay focussed. I love science and learning about science and the programs that they have offered me I have enjoyed very much. Living on campus has shown me how to be responsible and I have met some friendships that will last a lifetime. I love being in college and getting the full experience that I love.

My college experience has been amazing. Although I have only just finished my freshman year, I cannot imagine changing anything. Attending a university is defintiely something that has changed my life for the better. It has made me want to get out and do something with my life, rather than just coasting through. One of the greatest things about college is that everyone is doing their own thing, as opposed to highschool where everyone is doing pretty much the same thing. It allows you to really be yourself and express yourself in whatever way possible without feeling self concsious because everyone is doing it. This experience really makes you get out and make active decisions to ensure your future. Not only have I come out of my shell but I have become so independent from my parents. As any successful adult will tell you, being independent is one of the greatest feelings in the world and I owe it all to my experience at California Lutheran University. Afer only one year, I have made life long friends, taken steps to make my dreams come true (no matter how cheesy that sounds), and truly discovered who I really am.

My college experience has been great so far. Ive been able to experience being on my own and taking responsibility for myself and the classes i take. I look forward to experiencing so much more in the up and coming school years.

The old cliche that "college is the best time of your life" is really true. It is a time where you discover who you really are and where you want to go. In college you will most defintely be challenged, but the beauty of it is college will in turn teach you to challenge the world. This is a place you meet friends for life, and together, have the time of your life. Here not only will you learn the important facts and figures you will need for a degree, but you will also learn more imporant leassons such as growing up, diversity, leadership and responsiblity. I wouldn't have given my experiences up for anything.

I truly enjoy college; I appreciate what the instructors are trying to do. If college was not an option in my life I might be dead, in jail or a junkie in the streets, College saved my life, and I am thankful for it. Currently I am the president of the schools business club; I have maintained a 3.5 and have been consecutively on the dean's list. I tutor math and computer on my free time. I just love life and they education I am getting.

Through my college experiance thus far, one main value that I have pulled away with is living on my own. Even though I have the support of the school, my parents are very far away. Its very good to learn how to make your own money and do things just on your own.