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California State University-Channel Islands Reviews

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  • 14 out of 15 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate.

    Sarah from Claremont, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    CSUCI is the newest Cal State and a small one but definitely worth checking out. There is a brand new business school, gorgeous library, small class sizes, new housing, and engaging teachers. You get a private school experience at a state school price. Stick out the general ed, and get engaged!
    Great for these types of students

    If you like a small school and a beautiful atmosphere this school is for you. While not on an actual island the school is in the location of where Hotel California used to be. The buildings are refurbished but still in their original Spanish style. The campus is fairly private and absolutely beautiful.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jose from Oxnard, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Professors here tend to give you a feeling of knowing the next day will not be the same. Your learning something new everyday, and it also includes the beginning of the school. It is wonderful that it could be mixed with the material that you are trying to learn.
    Am enjoying being here

    I could just say it is a dream come true and end with this statement. I mean the staff are just super friendly and the classes are small so you get this feeling that your professor are close. The campus is growing and coming along to be wonderful place.
    Bang for the buck

    Financially many of the students do get a lot of help with the fees for the school. In my opinion most of which get most of the help are the local students.
    Tips for prospective students

    Well there is not much to state about CSUCI other than the fact it is a new Cal State. I am joking there is many interesting things that accommodate to students curiosity. Basic things such as we have a new library, new programs for some majors, the sports are growing as the years pass, and also the classes are just small. The dorms are just wonderful, since they are bigger than usual dorms. The technology is up to date in our campus.
    Great for these types of students

    For those students that want really small classes and go to a campus that is really calm CSUCI is the right place for you. For the guys only if you want to go college where there is more girls than boys CSUCI is the college for you. Yes i know it is downside for girls because they want more guys, but I do not want to start talking about why there is so few guys that go to CSUCI. Also I almost forgot it is really hidden but also really close to the ocean, so keep that in mind.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Areli from Oxnard, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    private school atmosphere in a public school. proffessors are more than happy to help clarify confussions about the subject. family environment, classmates help each other, study groups are not hard to form.
    Tips for prospective students

    make friends
    ask professors questions
    go to office hours
    What to do for fun

    surfin, yoga, kayaking, camping, many more activities organized for students

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Danielle from Santa Clarita, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    It's a nice small school and when I say small, it's about the population of a high school, but it's nice to have attention from your professors so you can get the help you need and you get to know all of your peers pretty fast.
    Am enjoying being here

    I like living on campus because it's like a home away from home, but since the school is out in the middle of a bunch of farm fields, it can get a little boring. The beach is near by though which is nice.
    Bang for the buck

    Well housing is kind of expensive due to budget cuts but if you want to live at home and just pay tuition, it's not that bad, it's around $5900 per year.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get to know your professors so you can ask them questions on the material in class and make study groups with people in class you study when tests come around.
    Great for these types of students

    This school is good for people who like a small school environment.

  • Max from Ventura, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I would give Cal State Channel Islands a 5 out of 5. This college will for sure enhance anyone's learning experiences whether it be academically or socially. The students and faculty are very nice and are always willing to help.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get to know your teachers better; they want you to succeed. Also, look to make friends with many students. Most of the people are smart and can help you with most problems.
    Academic Rigor

    Sometimes it's really easy, while sometimes it's a challenge. Overall a pretty nice academic difficulty.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm life is fun, while somewhat expensive, but definetly worth it. It's not a huge school like SDSU, but the smaller community makes it very fun to know most everyone in housing.
    Food and Dining

    The food here is very good. The cafeteria is all you can eat, and they almost always have some really good food.
    What to do for fun

    For fun, most everyone goes to the beach. Wednesday nights most students head to line dancing at Borderline. There's a gym, and the school isn't too far from town.
    Bang for the buck

    This place was so worth the money and risk. I didn't know what to expect (never read reviews), but I'm so glad I came here.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    There's a few haunted spots on campus so those are pretty cool to check out.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want to learn and love to be around other students.
    Clubs and Activities

    Small amount of clubs, but they are pretty cool. There's alot of school sponsored activities here which are always fun.
    Campus Safety

    This campus is probably the most secure I've ever seen.

  • Brian from Goleta, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Channel Islands is a great school. The classes are small so you can ask the teacher questions. All of the faculty are very knowledgeable and helpful.
    Tips for prospective students

    Know that there will be a lot of writing and projects.
    Academic Rigor

    There is a lot of work required, especially writing. But the grading is fair.
    Dorm Life

    Haven't lived in a dorm.
    Food and Dining

    The cafe is good.
    What to do for fun

    Play volleyball, go to the beach.
    Great for these types of students

    Students that want to learn.

  • Janet from Port Hueneme, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    CSUCI is a very good school. It's only been established for ten years and it's starting to grow. I love it because the classes are small and the professors are able to focus on all the students.
    Tips for prospective students

    The school is not as big as you think, but I do advice you that parking can get a little full on certain days so learn those days.
    Academic Rigor

    I'm doing good in all my classes.
    Dorm Life

    I don't live on campus.
    Food and Dining

    The food is great, you can go up to the town center and have subway, or have some mexican food at Tortilla's Grill.
    What to do for fun

    Up at the Town center there is a theater or you can drive to the nearest outlets.

  • Natalie from Goleta, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i love scuci! i love the class sizes and my professors. everyone is very nice and accommodating towards students who also work while going to school.
    Tips for prospective students

    always buy your books, talk to your professors and dont fall behind.

  • Cassandra from Santa Rosa, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    csu channel islands is an alright school. it has the benefits of a private school for half the cost as of now. the administration could be way better.
    Tips for prospective students

    get involved on campus.
    Academic Rigor

    it isn't that hard
    Dorm Life

    only good because you don't have to share bathroom with whole floor.
    Food and Dining

    it's really good.
    What to do for fun

    block parties, yoga, zumba, housing events.
    Bang for the buck

    not too bad
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the well in the move the ring is located on campus
    Great for these types of students

    shy students, who don't want to go to a huge school
    Clubs and Activities

    they don't try that hard to share the clubs and activities avaliable
    Campus Safety

    police station on campus

  • Camelleih Rae from Diamond Bar, CA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Academic Rigor

    great instructors and small class sizes.
    Dorm Life

    dorms are a decent size; only have to share a bathroom with up to three other people, which is a lot better number than other colleges that i've seen. the student government plans a lot of great activities to do each month. the campus is gorgeous and great for exploring.
    Food and Dining

    we had the sodexo food company while i was still there. it was pretty good but i wish there were more healthy choices besides salad. i think it's a new company now.
    Clubs and Activities

    plenty of activities but i wish there were more clubs to join.

  • Breeanna from La Verne, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    channel islands has small class sizes and a great atmosphere. there is a large sense of community here. certain programs are better than others, but all in all its a great school.
    Tips for prospective students

    get your texts books the week of, some professors don't use them.
    Academic Rigor

    the professors are probably the best part of the school. like all schools there are some easy professors and some hard professors but the balance at this school is good. they honestly want to help you and want you to succeed.
    Dorm Life

    a bit expensive, but the employees are very helpful. ras are on top of things. there is always events and fun things to do.
    Food and Dining

    the food is excellent, and they really try to mix things around so you aren't eating the same stuff every day, while having keeping some food items the same for comfort.
    What to do for fun

    hiking, sailing, go to the beach, frisbee, outlet mall shopping, go to beach, surf ect.
    Bang for the buck

    if you aren't living on campus i would say its completely worth the money, but at the same time, the college experience is worth the cash.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the school was once camarillo state mental hospital.
    Great for these types of students

    artists, nursing students, business students. people who like the outdoors, quite places, and farm land.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are tons of clubs sailing, biking, newspaper, just to name a few. and the school has block parties and dodge ball games.
    Greek Life

    there is one sorority, and the girls are all generally nice. no frats.
    Campus Safety

    the campus is so safe. the campus has their own police, and the sheriff comes by too

  • Frank from Port Hueneme, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    just amazing. everyone is so welcoming and the atmosphere just pushes you to be better and show the world what you are made of. going to this school saved my like because without it, i would probably be in the military or working at a fast food restaurant.
    Tips for prospective students

    just because it is a new school doesn't mean this school is weak. it packs a punch and will make you feel like an adult the minute you drive down campus road.
    Academic Rigor

    it has been pretty east so far but the most challenging aspect is the percentage weighed down on the finals. my english final was worth 70 percent of my grade.
    Dorm Life

    my friends love it but i cant afford it. hopefully, i will get enough from scholarships in order to experience it.
    Food and Dining

    amazing food! healthy and filling, what more can be needed?
    What to do for fun

    clubs, inter mural sports, and just making friends anywhere and everywhere.
    Bang for the buck

    i am surprised that the tuition is this low for the quality that is given. love it!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    my kilusan pilipino group has found its niche within the student union and is slowly expanding throughout campus.
    Great for these types of students

    anything is possible at this school besides rated sports by the ncaa. that will come though, and when it does, we will be leading the charge.
    Clubs and Activities

    so many clubs that reach into religion, politics, ethnicity, etc. possibilities are endless.
    Campus Safety

    perfect. the campus officers are always patrolling and is portrayed as part of the school, rather than an outside entity that is there to protect and serve.....more so they are here to make this establishment into its own entity within the community of camarillo.

  • Amara from Ojai, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    CSUCI has amazing professors who really care about what they teach and their students. I feel like the curriculum is well-rounded and offers multiple perspectives and lots of interesting courses to choose from. Classes are like a normal high school size: around 30 students, which is awesome because teachers learn who you are individually and can help you on a personal level!
    Am enjoying being here

    It's small and rural, which is nice for me because I'm a quiet person and I like to be in a place that's calm. The students are really nice too and those living on campus have a tight community and seem to have fun. Being a commuter, I feel a bit left out of the loop, but still have fun.
    Bang for the buck

    Definitely one of the most affordable schools in Southern California. I'm shocked at how high-quality our school is technologically, yet how affordable it is too! Worth every penny!
    Tips for prospective students

    If you can afford it, definitely try living on campus for a semester or two. This will help you stay social and gain a unique college experience. If you can't, don't worry, just make an extra effort to stay involved! Also, take advantage of the financial aid center and the health clinic! They provide great services that are covered under your tuition payment (i.e. financial information, flu shots, counseling, etc.)
    Great for these types of students

    Studious, open-minded, wants to learn about different perspectives, doesn't mind living in a quiet part of town, likes smaller classes, likes the beach (15 mins away), ready to have fun.

  • Dina from Los Angeles, CA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    This school has a great atmosphere for learning and has a beautiful library with books available not only to the students, but the community as well.
    Will enjoy being here

    I absolutely loved the campus. It had a homey feeling and still felt like a place I would enjoy living and learning at.
    Bang for the buck

    This college is, like i said before but it is not right for me. It needs more health classes and more biology classes for those who want to become great doctors someday.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you like a small learning environment with a warm at home feel, then this college is the right one for you and take advantage of the teachers. They are there to help!!
    Great for these types of students

    I would not recommend this college for those looking to be doctors but i would recommend this college to those who are looking for a career in education or something with social sciences.

  • Micah from Riverside, CA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Will learn a lot

    I visited this school and took a tour here. I was very impressed that it had a small campus in a beautiful location in Ventura county
    Will enjoy being here

    I could easily live here. The housing was modern and affordable. The campus is close to Metro-link trains to get back and forth from Los Angeles as well as home, which is in Riverside California.
    Bang for the buck

    Since this is a Cal State, the tuition is lower and therefore the cost is less. Also, this school was non-impacted with the budget cuts to allow more students to get into the classed and majors they are looking for.

  • Jennelle-Kristine from Goleta, CA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    the school is spacious and big. it practically owns its own mountain! the programs offered are good and allow for exploration. many of the faculty are ready to listen
    Will enjoy being here

    the school is spacious and big. it practically owns its own mountain! the programs offered are good and allow for exploration. the classes are small and allow you and you teacher to get to know each other.
    Bang for the buck

    not exceedingly expensive
    Tips for prospective students

    they love individuality and make sure you meet their standards. even if they like you youve got to meet their standards first before they can consider you for their school.
    Great for these types of students

    art students it has a great program for that.