California State University Long Beach - Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Attending

www.gobeyondthebrochure.com/Fi... - When applying to colleges, it is often hard to get an authentic feel for the school before you have to make that crucial decision to attend. There is only so much one can discern from those generic college tours and even during orientation weekends. However, part of the college experience is that steep learning curve; living away from home for the first time is simultaneously exciting and terrifying.

[@secretbootlegs]

I graduated awhile back. I didn't make friends in the dorm, but I hung out at the Student Union so much. I made so many important, real friends that way.

[@oldschool1928]

Class of 1995, here. The shuttle service from lower campus parking lots to upper campus was a lifesaver!

[@sharonwappler8524]

The music department with Mr. Frank Pooler, many years ago, provided the training I needed for years to come. We were so blessed to have Mr. Frank Allen, Mr. Phillip Ellithorpe, Mr. Wayne Gard, and Mr. Frank Pooler for music classes, choirs, and glorious friends for years to come!

[@aliyahsaha]

I'm still at a two year, but I can't wait to transfer here.

[@roejieks]

Did you? I’m at a two year as well and thinking about transferring here

[@marcomacchiavello8637]

Same that is my goal

[@leopardofadinho1884]

كملي في ديرتك.. ما عاد فيه إبتعاث!

[@KTdesign1]

Any updates? Im thinking about it

[@vinceg9949]

When you transfer do they look at SAT and ACT tests? I never took them and I’m just wondering because I plan on transferring too from my two year.

[@flordiaz4581]

Transferring from El Camino College to CSULB this Fall 2021!! Super excited! Thank you for the tips! I definitely agree about not listening /too/ much to the advisors. During my time at El Camino College (a community college), I took 4 required classes for my General ED and took at least 1 other class that would distract my mind from the stress. A few of the classes that help to not feel so much workload would be classes like Boot-camp PE, A language class where you wanna learn a new language (I took Japanese), and even classes that revolve around another major you're interested in (I took Theatre 103, which is introduction to acting. I took 2 more acting classes after that. I fell in LOVE with acting even more. It made me discover that, yes, I would like to pursue a second career out of it-- my first major is Criminal Justice). Please, please, PLEASE take at least 1 or 2 classes that will distract you from your homework (if you're not working-- but if you are and you believe you can manage, go for it!). You will thank yourself later and you'll find college just a little bit more fun. Wishing you all the best!

[@ahmetylmaz3311]

I wanted to ask you some questions.Since i also want to transfer to this unviversity.How did you transfer? What documents are required? And did you get any scholarship? Thanks in advance.

[@eatasnickers4153]

Hey! Also got accepeted abd transferring for the fall semester!

[@lorenzovonmatterhorn4756]

Another Warrior from Elco. Welcome to the Beach

[@Mogadypopz]

Transferring for fall 2022 from elco as well

[@tasteofsandiego9249]

thanks for the advice really helpful

[@michaeln.2383]

If you don't live in the residence halls, it's almost impossible to make friends.

[@neko_kamikaze891]

I go here right now! great school :)

[@thedhive6512]

Fortunately, I'm a grad student and don't have to talk to that many people.

[@jeffy8801]

I go to Kranz middle school

[@august5062]

wow this is great man thanx

[@sylvergallardo]

Best experience ever!!! Go BEACH!

[@aroxsimona8164]

so true!

[@KTdesign1]

So glad to hear that!

[@devopstutorials3086]

I am planning to apply for the master in computer science for spring 2021. My bachelor's aggregate percentage is 78%. What are my chances? Any suggestions in the application .

[@mariag389]

Transferring to csulb fall 2018!

[@jp081298]

How has it been so far?

[@johnnyyuma3878]

Can you get your classes

[@pieceaisa5046]

god i wanna go so bad

[@user-yr6xc7gg8q]

If you can go here

[@hameed_ludba]

I was thinking to apply for this University, but I need some financial assistance. Can anyone help me out!!!

[@FourTwentyKush]

get a student loan ?

[@kamraj1732]

I am screaming you are funny af!!!!

[@jeffy8801]

I was just there

[@_silver5.072]

seems real nice and fun but I read online that this school in so packed it's hard to get into any classes

[@dulceluna5766]

yes that is true, its so impacted. Please I wish I would have gone to a different csu my advisors have been not very helpful. It's gonna take me 5 years to graduate now. However, they are super helpful with financial aid and we also have a food pantry for those who cant afford food. The dorms are an issue, but many students get apartments with friends they met in long beach. In fact there is one ENTIRE apartment complex just full of us.Still, its so so packed. So if you want to graduate on time, its going to be super hard. Especially if you are S.T.E.M major.

[@sylvergallardo]

Maribel sauce yes. I had to get straight A's as a transfer student from Northern California to get it. So cal transfers get 1st pic of their grades allow it

[@miamiller3541]

I am double majoring with Film and Communication. I am graduating on the 5 year track because I worked my butt off with classes. If I only had one major I would have graduated in 4. But the trick is, starting when you are a freshman, is to go to this university and community college at the same time. There are some classes that are intro level at the community college that can transfer (make sure they transfer first!), that I took. At CSULB each semester I did 15 units, plus one class at community during Fall and summer. Maybe I am over the top, but that is how I did it.

[@rikkemslarsen7955]

How much is the total cost of attendance per year for international students/Non California residents?

[@kunalburdak8964]

Around 30k total expenses for a year

[@aena5995]

@@kunalburdak8964 is it the same for all cal states what about San fran state

[@heidi4442]

Csula or csulb?

[@andyp21ap]

LB

[@maharajdutta9894]

Hey how’s the party scene at CSULB?

[@Jonathan-zm3rg]

maharaj dutta Lmfaoo wrrd 😂

[@Jonathan-zm3rg]

Aniruddha Kalanke lmao I’m not sure I was just agreeing with the question but hopefully it is brodie

[@assassin7250]

5 years goes by, how was the party scene at csulb?

[@jimmyramos1989]

"Chicken coop and sustainable garden..." sounds like Pitzer College lol. Glad I decided to go to UCLA in the end.