California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)

Cal State San Bernardino’s motto is “Come here, go anywhere� and undergrads certainly feel that sentiment rings true. The university provides a “great education� that allows students to “discover amazing things about [themselves].� CSUSB offers a substantial number of majors and students’ heap praise on the “well recognized business program� as well as the “tremendous� criminal justice program and “great� nursing school. Professors at CSUSB receive high marks. “Passionate� and “knowledgeable,� teachers here strive to “make sure the material is understood.� Students are also grateful for “the enthusiasm they bring to every lecture.� A junior illustrates by sharing, “My professors bring a sense of humor to the classroom, which allows them to be a lot more approachable. They allow me to have fun while I am learning.� And it’s certainly evident that “professors want you to do well, and provide resources for students to make it happen.� As a math major explains, “When a questions arises, they are always willing to explain it thoroughly, so that all students understand.� And one ecstatic freshman concludes, “So far my academic experience is far beyond what I had anticipated. It is more than great; it’s amazing.�

Across the board, undergrads at CSUSB insist that “there are no typical students� here. As one psych major explains, “We have great diversity which provides a great mixture of beliefs and ideas. There [are] young and old students, local and international students, and this allows people to share their different points of view and everyone can bring something to the table.� Generally, students find their peers to be “very laid-back� and “open minded.� “Friendly� is another adjective that often springs to mind. As one math major notes, “When a student is struggling, it is not uncommon to find someone willing to help you.� And a nutrition major agrees adding, “I was lost as I was looking for my class and a pair of students noticed and helped me…I did not even [have to] ask.� Perhaps this content freshman says it best, “As I see it everyone fits in with everyone. No matter if your religious or non-religious, skater or punker, and right-wing or left-wing. We’re all here for a common goal, to be successful, and that's what brings us together.�

Cal State San Bernardino has a large commuter population hence many students simply “do [their] own thing.� And while some undergrads lament that “there's not much in terms of fun activities here,� others insist that life is a blast “as long as you get involved in groups/clubs.� As one senior interjects, “Greek life is a big deal, always active.� Many students also herald the Rec Center which offers “a large gym, climbing wall [and] basketball courts.� Undergrads also flock to the Student Union which is home to the Gaming Center and the Pub, both popular hangout spots. There are a myriad of events such as “card making in the Women’s Center� and “movie night at the library.� Additionally, “the theater/music departments are always putting on a performance.� Students also appreciate that “the fitness center offers low cost trips to many places in California to give students the opportunity to camp, hike, go horseback riding, and even snorkeling.� Further, undergrads “also get discounted tickets to movie theaters, theme parks and other fun places in the area.�