CSULB HOUSING EXPLAINED

Sorry, I know this still has the old intro lol--it was one of the ones I pre-filmed. I go over the differences between CSULB's three dorm areas, Beachside, Hillside, and Parkside, as well as meal plan options and my experience living in the dorms.
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[@tayaalldaya8530]

Just accepted my spot at Long Beach! I’m excited to see what it’s like there in person.

[@_heyitsmay]

Awesome!

[@joanalaguna5809]

its not a pretty area its semi ghetto well for me its ghetto I rather go to Sacramento or ucsb tbh

[@AvengeButterscotch]

Thank you! I’m going in as a freshman and I need to choose my room tomorrow 😅 last minute info rush and this helped a lot

[@euphoria3423]

Hey, did you find your room can you please tell me the fee of your housing and etc

[@rihablove2168]

Thank you for making this it’s so helpful!:)

[@_heyitsmay]

Yay, I'm glad!

[@wesking2973]

You do have a super high rise dorm now. Parkside Housing North. It is a world-class facility. It houses over 450 students. It has many amenities. Probably the nicest dormitory at any university in California or, for that matter, the USA. Check it out.

[@alinabaltazar]

I was in the CSULB website, and I notice that it says “single occupancy” room type, do they offer those to freshman?

[@yipanimation_55]

Spectacular explanation on everything with housing! The tap cards are now $40/semester

[@_heyitsmay]

The Jonathan Yip Animation Studios Yes, unfortunately they are :/

[@gerilegru2303]

Awe! Bummer, but thanks for the update!

[@tahervora5949]

Heyyy...!! That's cool information...i have been enrolled for csulb...just wanted to know about the rents of those dorms and meal plans u mentioned as well as wanted to know how many students can share a room...If u can provide this information that would be very helpful... Thank you.

[@erzanna8357]

Hello! I'm going to be rooming at Parkside next school year and I have a few questions. Do you remember what the room had before you moved in? I know that it has beds, drawers, closets, tables, and chairs but do they provide clothes hangers? Do you know how thick the bed is because I'm not sure if I should buy extra padding for the bed or if its just good enough since I'm pretty low on cash. What else do you recommend on bringing? Should I bring something to organize my things? Also I'm really scared about the showering aspect too. I saw the showers and the only thing that's separating it is a curtain xD. Should I bring a bathrobe to change somehow?? Should I bring shower shoes too? Or is barefoot just fine? I'm just very confused about it all. Should I bring detergent too? Are tidepods alright to bring? Thank you!

[@_heyitsmay]

Hi! You need your own clothes hangers and any storage you want for the closet--it comes empty (but it does have a shelf at the top). I bought a mattress pad because my back is really sensitive so I knew I needed it, but it's not essential. I knew people in the dorms that just used the mattress as it was. I would for sure recommend buying or renting a mini fridge and microwave, as well as a fan (the dorms can get pretty hot). Talk to your roommate beforehand about those things so you can figure out who is bringing what. I had an organizer for food because I was making some meals in the dorms (and for snacks, tea, etc), but otherwise I wouldn't say that you need extra storage unless you're bringing a ton of stuff. The dresser, desk drawers, and closet were plenty for what I brought with me. Yes, the showers just have a curtain. Some people had bathrobes, but personally I just brought my clothes in a bag that I hung on the hook outside with my towel and then changed in the shower. Some people also would just wrap themselves in a towel and then go back to their rooms to change--I wouldn't say a bathrobe is necessary at all. I would highly recommend shower shoes--just go to Target and get some cheap flip-flops. You need your own detergent, and Tide pods are fine! That's what I used :) I hope this helps, and let me know if you have any other questions! This is the link to my dorm tour if you were interested in how I organized my things: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWirkp1un9GhbNU&t and this is a link to my night routine where I show the bathrooms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmklJmGds6bq7c

[@daphneb6905]

thank you! this was very helpful

[@_heyitsmay]

Awesome! Glad to hear 😊

[@Victoria-qw1ur]

hi! thanks for explaining everything!! I’m thinking about coming to Long Beach for my semester abroad - i was wondering if internationals live all on their own or if each international is in a room with a native (i hope you know what I mean haha) ☺️

[@_heyitsmay]

Hi! If you live on campus in International House, you will be paired with a “native” 😀 You could get an apartment with other international students though!

[@jayskysky2879]

My cousin just graduated from there!!

[@doobudoobdoob]

hi thanks for making your videos! im an incoming freshman and i was researching about the dorms. do you know exactly which dorms have air conditioning and which don't? i really hate the heat so i need ac lol

[@_heyitsmay]

Yes, only the traditional halls have AC ( so just Los Cerritos and Los Alamitos) :D and yes ac is a godsend

[@yeahumazomie629]

I’ve been waitlisted here and I want nothing more than to get in

[@jungkookthegoldenmaknae1237]

Hey did you get in

[@christopherclaure6689]

I just got waitlisted for fall

[@yeahumazomie629]

@@jungkookthegoldenmaknae1237 no :’) I cried for 2 days

[@jungkookthegoldenmaknae1237]

@@yeahumazomie629 what were your stats?

[@naynay7774]

@@jungkookthegoldenmaknae1237 Hey. I am not fully aware on CSULB's selection process but I got accepted and I'll tell you my information. I did not take the SAT or ACT. I have an average 3.6 weighted GPA. I have been a part of multiple clubs some including varsity (trust me their not eyeopening). That's it. Nothing stands out in my application yet the accepted me. Hope this works.

[@starr1062]

For the meeting on move in day, do the residents gather around and sit on the floor or in chairs? And about how long is the meeting?

[@_heyitsmay]

Starr S I don’t remember, sorry! I think you meet in the common room, so there are some chairs/couches. Anyone else who has moved in more recently, feel free to chime in!

[@marlenisantana2080]

thank you this was so helpful i just have one question does the school choose your roommate if i dont participate in the room selection?

[@_heyitsmay]

Hi! Glad to hear 😀 When I was in the dorms, yes! If you didn't want to message potential roommates and request someone specific, you would have one randomly assigned.

[@lisaficele4140]

Thanks May for all your great videos. I was wondering where the hillside laundry areas were. My son is in a traditional building and we are confused where he should go. I am thinking it is located in Los Cerritos. Will his ID card work there to use the laundry area?

[@_heyitsmay]

Lisa Ficele If he is in Los Cerritos, there are two laundry rooms, one in each wing of the first floor. And yes, beach bucks on his ID card should work :)

[@lisaficele4140]

He is actually is in building E of the traditional halls or suites. So I am not sure where he is suppose to go. Lol. The one thing we didn’t check out before I left him there.

[@_heyitsmay]

@@lisaficele4140 Oh, okay! In that case, the laundry room is in the basement. But my friend who's an RA in that building just informed me that the washers there are broken 😅 He could try going to one in a different building! I'll ask her if the ID cards still work in a different dorm, but I don't see why they wouldn't!

[@peterpineda9658]

Great Video! Are the dorms equipped with an Ethernet cable option for internet or is it just wireless?

[@_heyitsmay]

Hmm, I'm actually not sure about that, sorry! As far as I know, it's just wifi.

[@christopherclaure6689]

trying to get some gaming in huh lol

[@peterpineda9658]

@@christopherclaure6689 lol you already know! I actually stayed at the off campus dorms and they did not have an Ethernet cable connection, but I did manage to get a wifi adapter that worked well.

[@89frisco]

I live in the san Fernando valley and I got accepted to both CSUN and CSULB and I'm torn. I don't know which one to choose, for CSUN I wouldn't have to move.

[@valerieescobar786]

What is academic and thematic housing?

[@PlutoPowerz]

Hello! I have a question about the housing application. I initially applied for housing the day after it opened. But I wasn’t too sure if I actually submitted the application so I resubmitted it three days later. Will this affect my chances of getting housing or will they see that I originally submitted the application early?

[@TypicalG04]

Did you find out the answer??

[@collegelifeofderrick5135]

I hope I get the chance to meet and hangout with you if I attend CSULB.

[@christopherclaure6689]

lol creeeeper

[@yipanimation_55]

Beachside I heard also has A/C and heating

[@toadthemushroom8134]

Yeah they do

[@andreahernandez6989]

do u know if the dorms at csulb the village in downtown LB is being built? i saw that they are making a 22 story dormatory? is that true?

[@_heyitsmay]

I'm not sure. I read an article about a dorm downtown but I think it's for art students and faculty? As far as I know, ground hasn't been broken or anything--it was just something that was proposed.

[@inosurrender8327]

Andrea Hernandez I think it is being built but most likely it’ll be built in 3-4 years is my guess

[@Yash-qp6gp]

can international students get into Parkside? can someone please reply im trying to find a dorm

[@april1642]

thanks for all ur videos! due to u, i accepted my application for csulb and i hope they dont rescind it lol.

[@_heyitsmay]

Aww yay that makes me so happy! And I'm sure they won't haha ❤

[@umiwakanai4994]

Are you allowed to choose your roommate? Like, say if two friends were to attend, would you be able to request a shared dorm?

[@_heyitsmay]

Yes, at least when I was a freshman! You just have to request each other on the housing portal :)

[@umiwakanai4994]

heyit'smay :0 yay!! thank you!

[@danielleestana7105]

Hi, I am planning to transfer as a junior. Do they have upperclassman housing for transfers?

[@_heyitsmay]

Yes, as far as I know! Just make sure you apply as soon as the housing application opens up for the best chance because space is limited :)

[@potato4258]

the prices would've been useful when you're talking about the mealplans

[@MikhaelaGriffin]

Are there communal kitchens?

[@_heyitsmay]

unfortunately, no :(

[@allyssaespinoza1919]

hi! i was wondering if you know what languages are available at csulb? i saw that theres languages available in different departments but im confused as to whether, as an pre bus international bus major, if im able to take, say tagalog or korean, for my required language class?

[@allyssaespinoza1919]

oh also! do all the housing options only have communal bathrooms?

[@_heyitsmay]

I know we have French, Russian, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Khmer, and Korean and Tagalog like you said and probably some others, but I don't know enough about your major to be able to tell you which ones would count, sorry!

[@_heyitsmay]

@@allyssaespinoza1919 Only the traditional halls (Los Cerritos, Los Alamitos) have communal, down the hall bathrooms. All the other buildings have bathrooms shared within the suites.

[@allyssaespinoza1919]

heyit'smay thank you for your responses!

[@_heyitsmay]

@@allyssaespinoza1919 of course!

[@jackybuenrostro7564]

Do they have a gym for students?

[@_heyitsmay]

Yes! It's really nice :)

[@DeepblueToff]

Hi, do we have to choose university housing or could we take an apartment off campus? I’m an international student and wanted to know if getting an apartment was possible.

[@_heyitsmay]

Hi! Unless your host university has specific rules on this, as far as I know there aren't any restrictions for international students when it comes to housing.

[@DeepblueToff]

@@_heyitsmay Thank you

[@chrispf5090]

How much does it cost ?

[@_heyitsmay]

chris pf the different rates are on this website: web.csulb.edu/divisions/students/housing/campus_housing/fees.html

[@aartirana9430]

hey dear how much montly rent cost for this room

[@_heyitsmay]

Hi! I looked up CSULB's current rates and I believe it is $9590 for the academic year. It looks like it's considered a "double room premium." Here is the link if you want to check out the prices! www.csulb.edu/student-affairs/university-housing-residential-life/university-housing/housing-fees-academic-year

[@adriancortez9122]

What laptop would you recommend I get?

[@_heyitsmay]

It depends on your major. If you are doing engineering, graphic design, or something else that is going to require a lot of additional programs, I would get like an HP spectre or something like that. A macbook is always a good bet, but they're super expensive. I've had a Lenovo Yoga for college, and it's been okay but not great. Sorry if this wasn't super helpful, I really don't know that much about computers 😅 If other people who see this want to give advice, please jump in!

[@rishiraj1579]

I am coming CSULB, can we talk?

[@_heyitsmay]

Sure, what's up?