Emily
There are so many opportunities for hands-on experiences. Within the Animal Science department, pre-vet students get to work with animals more than a lot of veterinary students do in the first 3 years. The experiences give us the opportunity to learn about different careers in Animal Science, and give us the chance to discover what we are truly interested in.
Nick
Has unique ties to industry and many resources are available that many schools do not have. Also, San Luis Obispo was ranked happiest place in America by a study.
Megan
There is an extremely active community surrounding Cal Poly. Most of the students ride bikes to school and hike on the weekends. With this type of atmosphere and my love for the outdoors it was easy to make friends. Cal Poly is enviornmentall conscious and encourages students and community members to be as well. There was no other school on my list that was 10 minutes from the beach, 3 min from multiple hiking spots and offered my major. It is not every day that we get to live in one of the happest places on earth.
Caleigh
There are many outdoor activities, the school gives a good education and is well known by many businesses but does not cost as much as a private school or university. I was also attracted to the moto "learn by doing" becuase that would mean hands on learning which (to me) meant a quality education. The area is beautiful, the people were nice, and the town feels small.
Dana
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a smaller school where students benefit from small classroom sizes, namely the ability of knowing professors on a first name basis. Since my first visit, I have noticed that every student is enthusiastic about being at Cal Poly, and everyone is welcoming. As a transfer student looking for on campus housing, it was refreshing to find that Cal Poly offers a transitions program. This program puts all transfer students looking to live on campus in the same appartment style living complex. I am thankful to be living with students in similar situations.
Jesse
Multiple family members are alumni of Cal Poly. There is a strong Christian community here. It prepares students for real-world work instead of simple academia.
Henry
This one is in the beautiful hills of San Luis.
Amy
It is in a beautiful location, and a very safe campus enviroment
Alisa
Cal Poly has a very positive reputation as a good school, and my academic experience really reflected this.
Emily
Cal Poly takes a learn-by-doing approach, which is different than a lot of other schools. Instead of just sitting in lectures, a lot of classes include hands-on labs, discussions, and in-depth projects. It's a good way for students to get an idea of what their career field will be like when they graduate.