California Lutheran University Top Questions

I think I knew pretty much everything I needed at this school. One thing that I think I learned once I became a student that would have been useful before was how religion comes in to play. Lutheran is a big part of the school, but I don't think I knew anything about how this is seen throughout campus.

The food isn't good.

Honestly, I'm not exactly sure about this question. I visited the campus about 5 times before I decided on attending. I feel like I knew a lot before going in. For the purpose of this question, I guess I wish I had known exaclty where all the "hidden"buildings were, in order to get to classes on time the first few days.

I wish I had known about this school sooner, I would have attended years ago.

Its important to ask as many questions as possible when you are curious about what you want to learn. Explore all options you have possible and dont be afraid to push yourself beyond limits which will help you become a stronger, independent, confident individual. take all the opportunities possible to be involved in as many discussions, research opportunities and internships made available to you as experience is fundamental to helping you grow in your career. save every penny as an undergrad as it will be needed in grad school. remember to have fun but also get your work done.

Before starting college, I was constantly advised to get involved on campus: join student government, play a sport, join a club. What nobody told me was to choose something new. College freshman are coming from an environment where they have participated in the same activities with the same friends since kindergarten. They are, therefore, likely to choose an activity they did in high school because it is comfortable. I advise new students to choose an activity that is uncomfortable- college is about growing and making new experiences. You cannot do that if you repeat what you did in high school.

I wish I had known that college is an opportunity to start over and reinvent yourself. College is the place where you can finally do the things you have always wanted to do, and be the person you have always wanted to be. University is full of new people you have never met before, and if you choose, may never see again. There are so many open doors in college, waiting for you to walk through them. You just have to be courageous enough to take the opportunities put in front of you.

The difficulty of staying academically focused.

I wish I had known that commuting to this school would be difficult. Most of the students live on campus, it is hard to adjust to a school that especially accomadates those living on campus.

I was a transfer student and looked only for a place closer to home that had a good reputation in the field I wanted to get my degree in. I was pleasantly surprised at the classroom size, having a professor as a mentor, and really getting to know the professors.