West Coast MT Schools

lamom
Mon, 25 Jul 2005 20:33:51 +0000

I know a mom whose daughter just finished her second year at CSUF. We have know each other for years because of our kids. Most of our conversations are now at the local grocery store, used to be at our kids activities. The daughter made the cut (is that what it’s called) and is in the MT program :). I started jumping at the market when the mom told me. I know the girl wanted to stay in CA and I think the only other school she applied to was UCLA. I know she worked hard and her mom said she was prepared if her luck/hard work didn’t go the way she wanted. I must add that the lower costs at CSUF allowed someone we know to buy a condo for their two kids just a block away from the school. The kids have 2 roomates, but the parents figured that it was better to buy a condo than pay dorm rent for two.

I visited the school with a negative attitude when son was looking for colleges. I had worked with several Fullerton students at Disneyland in my college years but never really visited the place. I changed my mind quickly. I was impressed with the school and the plans for the new performing arts center. We talked with several faculty, the honors program seemed outstanding. There are lots of places for students to find jobs, lots of things to do. My son didn’t like the school–probably did not want to attend college so close to his birthplace.