California State University, Long Beach Visit Report by waitingforcal

Visit to California State University, Long Beach in April 2009 by waitingforcal
(Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since February 22 2009 with 224 posts)

 
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Visit Activities:


Campus Tour: Yes - The tour guides were wonderful, so spirited and full of life, it's the only way to describe them!


Campus:



Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
I was surprised that everyone we talked to took the time to explain things to us and point things out, everyone was great. We felt so welcome!



Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Same as above. The woman at the visitor's center was so sweet and helpful, even though it was about 8 in the morning!



Appearance of Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
I wouldn't say the campus is "clean" but it's lively. It feels very homey.



Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Not perfect but very nice.



Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Didn't like the suites too much, but the traditional dorms seemed great. Nice new laundry room. Bathrooms were also better in the traditional dorms.



Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
I felt very safe on campus.



Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
I was very surprised, I didn't think I would like this campus at all! But I really am considering it now.


Off-Campus:



Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Urban but not "scary urban". Pretty busy.



City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Seems like there's a lot to do.

Campus Visit Notes for California State University, Long Beach


Visit Description:

We felt so much at home at this campus. There's a feeling of excitement.