California State University - Long Beach
- 4 Year
- LONG BEACH, CA
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California State University - Long Beach
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- LONG BEACH, CA
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 4,710 reviews
California State University - Long Beach Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 4,710 reviews
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CSULB is the most balanced college. Its a relatively big school - so you get tons of events, sporting and otherwise. There is Greek life, games, huge recreation center as well as student union. There are even surfing classes! You get all of the fun of a big school at a fraction of the cost (and I really mean a fraction). I was hired straight out of college at my dream job and I didn't have to worry about paying for my school for years to come. The food was great, the people were diverse, the events were always changing year to year. This college kept me on my toes, gave me amazing experiences and set me up for the real world work force.
The campus is very nice and clean and students and professors are very respectful. The professors are always there to help you succeed, the only thing is the academic advising. It is difficult to get ahold of academic advising councilors in person because they only offer one day out of the week for an only a couple hours. You could do a zoom meeting with them, but it’s not the same as in person in my opinion. Otherwise, I have no complaints about classes, diversity, or campus life. It’s a great school with lots of classes to choose from.
Long Beach has a very friendly and open campus with the students and faculty looking out for you. I love how casual and comfortable the campus is and the professors that I’ve had so far have all been amazing. I love the programs here.
It was great while I was there. Despite all of the classes being online during 2020-2021, I could really tell how serious the students and faculty were still taking their jobs. The pandemic took a toll on a lot of teachers, professors and students, me included. I couldn’t finish my education here due my lack of focus and a clear environment around me for work. Even though I never got to go back for my sophomore year, on campus, I know I would’ve fallen in love with it.
CSULB is a great school for a large variety of majors. They make the transfer process as simple and painless as possible even with optional events to help you make friends and connections. In my experience, there is a good chance that you will have a competent and kind professor.
For the past 3 semesters that I have attended Cal State Long Beach, I have made amazing friends and have had interesting educational experiences. The only thing that could be improved would be to have closer parking to our classrooms as it is a 20 minute walk to get to class.
I have finished my first semester at CSULB and I am very glad with my experience so far. Faculty and staff are very nice and helpful. I think everyone enjoys their time here at CSULB.
Long Beach State is overall a very good school. It is my first year attending this University and this was probably the best choice I could've made for myself. Everything about this school is great, especially when it comes to the students and academics.
What I like about Cal State Long Beach, is its inclusivity of its students and the resources needed for students to thrive. However, what I would like to see change is the communication between the students and the school, in regards to what is posted on campus should also be posted online or sent through an email, not just through beachboard or canvas.
Your experience at California State University of Long Beach (CSULB) depends on your chosen major. Each major is assigned to a specific part of campus where their classes are primarily located. The majority of the time you will be spending your time near the building where your classes are. This includes food, convenience stores, and organizations. However, one of the greatest excitements of this campus is that it is very inclusive for students on campus. They prioritize resources to address mental health, opportunities for students to become involved in extracurricular activities, and provide resources to be prepared for life after college.
There are many potential areas for improvement at any university, and it is up to the administration, faculty, staff, students, and community to identify and address any issues or areas for improvement. Some potential areas for improvement might include:
Enhancing the student experience: Universities can work to improve the overall experience of their students by providing a welcoming and supportive environment, offering a challenging and diverse curriculum, and providing a range of extracurricular activities and support services.
Improving access and affordability: Universities can work to make higher education more accessible and affordable for students, particularly for those from disadvantaged or underserved backgrounds. This might involve expanding financial aid programs, developing flexible payment options, and working to reduce the overall cost of attendance.
Enhancing the student experience: Universities can work to improve the overall experience of their students by providing a welcoming and supportive environment, offering a challenging and diverse curriculum, and providing a range of extracurricular activities and support services.
Improving access and affordability: Universities can work to make higher education more accessible and affordable for students, particularly for those from disadvantaged or underserved backgrounds. This might involve expanding financial aid programs, developing flexible payment options, and working to reduce the overall cost of attendance.
This is my first year attending Cal State Long Beach and the experience has been going well so far. I commute to school everyday so I don't get the opportunity on campus events and school life. The professors I've had were great and have been easy to communicate with. I love the school since I have began to attend and can't wait for the next semester.
The program has been great so far! I have been able to obtain valuable information for the real world!
I would like to see a change in our classroom ventilation system, it isn't fair some buildings don't have air conditioning and some do. As a student that walks to and fro class, it gets hot once you make it to class and imagine having to sit in a stuffy class with a minimum of 40 kids (at times even reaching 150+ student lecture classes) sweating because you just walked from the parking lot
Currently in the theatre department. Great set of professors who are there to teach, guide, and open opportunities for the students
So far, I can say that my experience at CSULB has been pleasant. As a freshman, I was provided so much assistance and guidance that it was hard to be left behind. The school has provided me with many opportunities and programs beyond helpful throughout my three years of attendance. The staff is very kind, and the advisors are very helpful in assisting me with any concerns I might be having, whether it be financial or academic. Just like any other university, there is room for improvement. No university is perfect, but I can assure anyone considering attending that they won't have any regrets. CSULB is a pretty affordable place in comparison to other universities. Still, if one does not have the means, the University will do what it can to help you financially or provide you with resources to find scholarships or grants.
CSULB has surprisingly great research opportunities available for undergraduate students! My teachers have been incredible and are invested in my success and well-being. My only complaints with this school is the disdain with which President Conoley treats her students. All of our requests (including things like student safety!) are ignored and she continues to take higher and higher pay increases while charging students more and more for basic things like parking.