<p>I LOVE this thread! Where did you find it michael2? This thread illustrates exactly why your should research you school thoroughly and know yourself well. I am sure that this kid is long gone from the school. But, I thought that the OP’s second post was far more telling of his motivations than the first. Forget the pros and cons he wrote the one line in the second post says it all, “easier to find weed than alcohol” – classic!! Cal Poly is a serious school that has its parties, but let’s face it, the school is designed for kids that know what they want to do and are looking for meaningful work in their specific field of study. So, if your priorities are different heaven on earth can be absolute hell. My kid is in heaven, knows what he wants, doesn’t drink or smoke weed, has a sweet attractive girlfriend that he has been going out with for 3 years and is looking to build a future and be on the cutting edge of making that happen. His hobby is photography and the outdoors and SLO give him the opportunities to develop himself in that area. For kids like mine --Cal Poly is tops.</p>
<p>With regards to diversity? I must differ with what has been said. The school is very diverse. In fact, close to 35% possibly even 40% now are “minorities” including us a mixed race family with roots from Asia, Europe and the Middle East. My kid is a dual US-Japanese citizen and qualifies for Israeli citizenship too. My kid’s roommates are Vietnamese and Filipino. His dorm hall mates are White, Latino, Asian and, yes, African American (must admit underrepresented at Cal Poly). also, for a technical school it is well represented by women. Try Rose Hulman at 80% male – now that sucks!</p>