Anyone Have Any Questions About Chapman?

<p>I'm from across the country and do not have a car and have done fine so far without one. It is convenient to have your own car, but I wouldn't call one a necessity until you get an internship that requires you to drive to LA frequently. </p>

<p>The town is 'Old Town Orange' so it's not the most happening place in the world. However, it's great for what it is with banks, little restaurants, antique stores etc. The Block is an outdoor mall about 5-10 minute drive away and that's where the chain restaurants, movie theatre, Dave & Buster's and all that kind of stuff is.</p>

<p>I've found there is always a party somewhere around campus and always people going to LA, San Diego, and other excursions. If you're a social person there will always be something to do, if not, make your own fun =]</p>

<p>Hey guys! I applied for fall '09...and i'm really nervous about getting in! I didn't really have any questions about Chappy until now, when I saw a facebook group about Chapman's recycling program, and how the recycling and normal trash were tossed in the same dumpster. =( </p>

<p>I'm from the bay area and secretary of the Environmenatl Student Union at my school, so this kind of upsets me. I also noticed there wasn't really an environmental club at the school (its surprising cause there's like 50 of them here), so I was wondering if there was a way to get involved environmentally on campus. Is it hard to start a club? (Especially as a freshman!)</p>

<p>shineovershadows, I don't know about environmental clubs, but my son has said environmentalism is very big on campus, and they are building some new building that is to be state of the art environmentally and is going to be quite expensive because of that. I hadn't heard about the recycling dumpster thing. I'll have to ask S about that.</p>

<p>I'll chime in on some of the questions.</p>

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<p>Likewise, I'm assuming the essays would be equally important in demonstrating the applicant's ability to tell a story. Here is last year's decisions thread: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/chapman-university/468592-stats-only-chapman-official-decisions-fall-08-a.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/chapman-university/468592-stats-only-chapman-official-decisions-fall-08-a.html&lt;/a> . It won't help a whole lot, as there are not many decisions there, but it's something.</p>

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<p>Also, he has an academic advisor who knows nothing about anything. We met with this guy when we went up for preview day, and I was dismayed to find that I knew more about the requirements for our S than the advisor did. S has an advisor within the film school who doesn't have an office and with whom he has not been able to make contact. So, he's gotten some help from his counselor though Intrack (that's not the name of it...I can't remember what it's called, but it's something like that. It's that program where they have someone meet with you once a week to see how you are doing, give you advice on college life, etc.) So this counselor is a recent Chapman graduate, and she helps him navigate some of that stuff.</p>

<p>His biggest disappointment was that his prof for his Intro to Visual Storytelling class is terrible....really, really terrible. The prof didn't give them clear guidance on what was expected of them, didn't give them feedback on their assignment films, etc. He said the main benefit to the class was the feedback from other students. That said, he took 2 other film classes and both of those profs were excellent.</p>

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<p>I'm applying to Chapman as a theatre major, and i just wanted to know how many students they accept into the program?
Thank you so much by the way, these posts have been really helpful.</p>

<p>Y'all have sparked my interest in Chapman. Another school to put on the list of places for D to look at, when she has the time.</p>

<p>To all film students: </p>

<p>Chapman is definitely a top choice of mine. If not first then a close second (kind of depends on the day lately) My question to you guys is: overall what is the school (dodge college) like? I have toured it and absolutely fell in love with the place. What is it like amongst the students? Are people eager to work with one and other, or is it sort of "clicky" i.e. these people make films together and the rest aren't invited. I am eager to work with as many different people as I can and would assume that people with this interest want to as well. Are there big egos? Or is everyone generally helpful to one and other. Any input would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Can you talk a little about housing at CU? Which residence halls are the best? Fall 09 we can only choose among North Morlan, Henley, and Pralle, so what can you tell me about them?</p>

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<p>Being shut out doesn't seem to be a problem. There are films being made all the time, and everyone needs a crew. Those making films are looking for help. I'm guessing as you get to be an upperclassman, there is more competition to be selected for the "better" crew positions.</p>

<p>Hey! This thread has been great so far...
I'm actually going on a tour of dodge college next week, so this has sparked my interest a lot.
What did you personally do your application video? I'm sort of drawing blanks on how to make a video about myself, without appearing in it, and telling a story at the same time (maybe I just need to think it over more).
How are the residence halls? Or the one you are in.
Air Conditioning? What about the bathroom situation? How is your roommate?
If i'm applying as a production major, what advice could you give me?
Thank you sooo much! This thread has been uber helpful</p>

<p>Hey everyone! These posts have been so very helpful! I have a quick question about residence life. So I was accepted to Chapman, and I am going to be going there this upcoming fall! I sent in my "acceptance of acceptance" notification as well as my deposit two weeks ago. I also sent in my housing application last week. On my housing application, it asked if I would want to be a part of a specialized "residence life" experience. My parents saw the first year freshmen experience and had me put that down. From what I understand, it definitely sounds like fun! However, what exactly is that experience like? And what does it entail? Is it basically just freshmen all together on the same floor or are there activities we must be a part of?</p>

<p>Also, quick question about the freshman foundations course. I know that a FCC is required, and there are so many options! Are there any classes that you have personally (or know of someone) who has taken that they enjoyed?</p>

<p>Freshman Experience means that there will be all freshmen on your floor and they will have parties and activities to help you get to know one another, but you won't be required to participate; it's just there if you want to. If I am not mistaken, Glass Hall will be all freshmen this fall.</p>

<p>My S took "Frontiers of Modern Science" for his FFC and loved it. Chancellor Strupa was one of the instructors. You will hear him speak if you go up for the Preview Day in April. He is the Italian guy who is really interesting and funny. The other instructors were good, too. It was not a "heavy" science course. It was more like they took interesting topics about scientific advances occurring today, and discussed those.</p>

<p>Timely, thank you so much! That helped me alot. I didn't know Glass would be open for incoming freshmen. The acceptance packet only gave us an option for either Henley, Pralle, or North Morlan? Very strange! And originally one of the admissions counselors told me there would be a new residence hall opening in time for incoming '09 freshmen, but it looks like that didnt happen.</p>

<p>It looks like Chapman is well-known for its Film school. My D is interested in Psychology and possibly pre-med. How is Chapman for Psychology? We are just beginning college visits, and will be visiting next month.</p>

<p>oregonianmom, a family friend goes to Chapman for psychology. She says she loves it. From what I understand, you cannot go wrong with anything at Chapman. However, its not a huge psychology school; its more of an arts and business associated school. I would look into it, possibly speak to someone in the department about it. I will ask my friend for more details...</p>

<p>Thanks muhlissa!</p>

<p>My son took as his FFC class Beauties, Beasts and Western Culture and it was his favorite class this past fall....something fun and different....his text books were fairy tales...I thought the new dorm that is scheduled to open in fall is supposed to be for sophomores and up....no freshman....my son is in Henley this year and really likes it....having the game room, mini store, large group gathering area in the lower level makes it a nice dorm to be in......he signed up for the freshman experience but other than having all freshman on his wing, he said there was not much happening with the program...</p>

<p>corky, thanks so much! I was thrilled to hear that he had taken that class, that was the one I am most interested in taking! I am probably the biggest Disney nut there is, so I have a good feeling it is right up my ally. :) Very strange, I keep hearing different things about that new residence hall from different members in the admissions office. Oh well, you get what you get right? Henley is my number one, but it is everyone's as well, so we will see!</p>

<p>Hey! Anyone out there applying to Chapman? I found this blog site that Admission Counselors seem to update regularly about admission info.... there is also a student blog site. I thought it was helpful :) Has anyone received their admission letter yet?
Chapman</a> University - Admission - Undergraduate - Admission Blogs</p>

<p>Another question - would someone compare/contrast Chapman with Occidental and Loyola Marymount? Thanks!</p>