California State University-Chico Top Questions

How amazing it is

Nothing. I was very prepared when I came to Chico. My cousin played for the basketball team which his borther my other cousin is the coach of the team. They both prepared me for what was to come in the acidemic and social aspects of Chico. I love my choice of school.

I wish I had known about the workload. Often times professors assume you understand something because it's in the textbook. However, they never mention a reading, nor do they state that you need to keep up on your own. There is a good sense of community at this school, and I really do appreciate the student body and the professors. If you are focused in your major, there is a faculty member to help you reach your goal. This is good to know.

I wish I had known how to balance my academic time to my social activity time. But, I do know that when you are 18 years of age and just starting college things and experiences are new and you have to learn on your own to deal with those circumstances. So, in the end I feel I learned a lot about myself from my experiences.

I wish i would have known what other majors they offered.

I wish I would have known how much college costs so I could have started saving up sooner because my parents don't help me financially.

Before I attended this school, I wish I could have known about the options that could help me with my classes, such as tutoring, workshops, etc.

I wish I had known to save two or three general education classes so that I could take them at Chico State. Since I am able to only transfer 70 units from a Junior college and I need 120 to graduate and my major only requires 40, I now wish I could have taken those "easier" classes later along with my upper division classes.

I wish i would have known more about the outdoor recreation activities available in the Chico area. Bidwell park is an amazing place for walks, bike rides, hikes and many other things. When I first started at this school, I had no idea that I could satisfy my need for outdoor activities within the city limits. I wasted the first several months at Chico searching for getaways near Chico where I could go to the river or go on hikes, little did I know that all of this and more was available right in front of my nose!

Before I came to Chico State I wish I would have known more about university housing.