Anyone Have Any Questions About Chapman?

<p>I have a question , could I still play chapman sports and go the dodge film school ? Sorry if it’s dumb I new to this .</p>

<p>Yes. I’ve also replied to your other thread.</p>

<p>Do you know anything about Chapman’s computer science major? I see they offer it, but not sure how good it is and how popular it is.</p>

<p>I heard great things about Chapman’s computer science program. My friend’s nephew had received his computer science degree in '05 from Chapman and he’s doing very well. He’d landed a job making over $100K as soon as he graduated. Now he has his own business. </p>

<p>Check out one of their links.
[Home</a> page of Peiyi Zhao](<a href=“http://www1.chapman.edu/~zhao/]Home”>Home page of Peiyi Zhao)</p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>What is the employment outlook with Chapman when compared to other universities with the bigger name, such as USC or UCLA? </p>

<p>Also, what is the employment outlook with a film major? I mean its great to learn, but exactly are you planning on doing with a degree in film production? As far as I know, being a director requires no degree…</p>

<p>Based on the people that I know and from what I’ve heard, the employment outlook is bright for Chapman graduates. Keep in mind that employers are looking for qualities in their applicants regardless of the schools they’re from. Actually, Chapman University’s brand is well represented out there, not just USC or UCLA. Here’s an example from one of their links. [Chapman</a> University - Law - About - Profiles - Serra Aladag](<a href=“Alumni Success | Fowler School of Law | Chapman University”>Alumni Success | Fowler School of Law | Chapman University)</p>

<p>As for employment outlook for a film major, It looks bright. There will always be a media audience and movie-goers. People are always looking for entertainment such as movies, sports, news, etc., therefore, a degree in film production will go far because you learn not only how to direct, but all the aspects of the entertainment business. A person with a degree will be more educated, well-rounded, more employable, and will hold better advantages.
[Answers.com</a> - What degree do you need to be a film director](<a href=“Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions”>What degree do you need to be a film director? - Answers)</p>

<p>Sorry for not checking this thread in…years, buuuuut I’m around if anyone has questions. I just finished my 3rd year so I think I have a pretty good grasp on the whole Chapman thing. I’ll check back as often as I can.</p>

<p>Welcome back Chinaski! Thanks for checking in. Many of us got your back while you were out. Please share with us about your experience after 3 years at Chapman. Any pros and cons about the school or anything you can think of to share? Thanks.</p>

<p>I’d have to say that the school has changed a lot over the past 3 years. I am definitely attending in a transitional period as the school’s campus and student population has grown a ton since I was a freshman.</p>

<p>Pros: The film school has huge plans to expand further, the cafeteria I ate at as a freshman has been gutted and remade into a new student center complete with a Jamba Juice, Einstein Bagels and Chicken Wing restaurant. The new dorms, new cafeteria and expanded student population has made living on campus more enjoyable (although I’ve lived off-campus since sophomore year and highly recommend it to everyone after doing your first year in the dorms). The student government was restructured and seems to be doing way more to assess student needs (everything from the new restaurants to putting on a concert that featured a pretty big name artist and even expanding library/food hours). The production quality of films in the film school has skyrocketed, probably due to an influx of talent after the new building was completed a few years back. We also have a new production company int he works that will help transition recent alumni from college to the professional film world. </p>

<p>Cons: With the expanded student population I feel like some issues have come up that have not been fully addressed yet. With Chapman growing, our ‘neighbors’ in Orange are split between those who love the university and those who hate it. Orange is turning into more of a college town as the university expands and the divide goes between those who love Chapman for the community benefits (plays, films, huge increases to local revenue, etc.) and those who hate everything and think the ‘kids’ are just nuisances to the town they grew up in and ‘own’. To give an example, I was outside my house last semester and saw a hit and run accident right on my street. I called 9-11 and ran over to the car that was hit to offer my help. After crawling out of his totaled car the first thing the driver did was start yelling about how this would have never happened if it weren’t for those ‘damned Chapman kids’. Little did he know the person helping him was a Chapman student and the person that hit him was a 40 year old man - this stuff happens constantly. With these kinds of problems in mind, not having a Greek row but having a huge Greek population has led to problems of their own. Greeks like to socialize, but parties at Chapman have a tendency to end before they even begin due to neighbors who aren’t happy with the school - it can get pretty annoying, especially with houses being spread out and taxis being very unreliable when it comes to price and timeliness. Academics wise, the class sizes have stayed small and the only real problem I’ve found in the film school is a lack of available equipment (cameras, editing rooms, etc.), but this should not be an issue once the addition to the film school occurs in the coming years.</p>

<p>To sum all this up, I’d have to say that with the growth of the school things have changed - almost entirely for the better. There is way more going on on campus now, the facilities are newer and better and the quality of students in the school is definitely going up. Parties can be tough sometimes, but for those who like to socialize having Newport, LA, Vegas and huge events like Coachella within driving distance, I’ve never felt like there is nothing to do. As a Greek, I honestly feel like the entire system needs an upgrade because the Greek population is far too large and far too integrated in the school to not have proper venues to socialize, hold campus events, live together, etc. As for the community around Chapman, I think people are realizing the school is getting bigger and both the city and the university have been taking measures to make sure everyone stays happy (although, as students, we seem to always come in second to the ‘real adults’). </p>

<p>I had friends transfer, but I never considered it. It’s a great little school in a nice town and I can honestly say I’ve had a great 3 years here so far. I’m set to graduate on time and would recommend Chapman to anyone - especially those interested in film.</p>

<p>Hope this helped! Let me know if you have any specific questions.</p>

<p>-C</p>

<p>wow it makes me wanna go even more!! you make it sound like the college experience is just right, but do you have job offers after graduation, and do you have loads of connections?</p>

<p>When it comes to jobs and connections no one is going to make them for you - that’s your job to be a go-getter. However, an example in my college career where I’ve seen the power of the alumni network came with my first internship; I didn’t have any experience prior to applying, but the woman who interviewed me ended up being a Chapman grad and gave me the job on the spot. On top of this, the connections I’m building with my fellow students by constantly working with them on films/the connections from my Fraternity will definitely pay off in the future. </p>

<p>Come here and work hard and I promise you’ll have a bright future ahead.</p>

<p>Chinaski, Wow! Thank you very much for sharing your Chapman experience with us and telling your story so brilliantly. You have demonstrated what a true Samaritan should be. We’re so proud that you are a part of Chapman. You’ve validated what DS had said about the school and why so many of us love Chapman. Best wishes for continued success!</p>

<p>Chinaski, seeing as how you’re involved with Greek life, are there any particular fraternities that an incoming freshman should avoid or at least be cautious about in relation to hazing or bullying? At the moment, I’m really interested in either Alpha Delta Phi or Delta Tau Delta (of course, I’m not making any decisions before I get on campus). With that being said, as a whole, are the fraternities welcoming and supportive to underclassmen?</p>

<p>As an incoming freshman all of the Greek chapters will treat you like gold. My suggestion is to not listen to what other people have to say about the fraternities and experience them first hand. Go to rush events, meet the brothers and try and figure out what group of guys you want to be associated with.</p>

<p>Some houses are more selective than others + the school takes hazing pretty seriously – I wouldn’t worry about that.</p>

<p>Enjoy it! Rush events are fun.</p>

<p>I was wondering why I got into the pre business major instead of the actual major?</p>

<p>Is there an ATM machine on campus? If so, which bank?</p>

<p>Yes. There is a SchoolsFirst FCU ATM machine inside the Argyros Forum at Chapman University.</p>

<p>Thanks, I saw that, but is there a fee? The majority of students aren’t going to be patrons of that credit union- you need to work for a school to be eligible.</p>

<p>I believe SchoolsFirst FCU is a member of a club with other credit unions. If the other institutions are part of the co-op network, it’d be fee-free to use their ATMs. If not, then there would be a fee. There are other financial institutions and ATMs in Orange near Chapman that is not too far away. I believe there’s a Wells Fargo at the Orange Plaza and has a drive-up.</p>

<p>Sorry if this has been addressed already, but as a Film Production major, how many transfers do you get into the program? And did a majority of your fellow film majors have experience in filmmaking prior to applying?</p>