<p>For anyone attending there, how has your experience been there?
Another thing, I'm taking 13 units my first semester that means four classes. English, College Algebra, Theatre, and World History 110B. Is that too many classes for my first semester? I am thinking of dropping World History but that will put me down to only 10 units which means i won't be a full time student and already received my fafsa award. I don't need to be a full time student for receive fafsa but might it be reduced or will this be an issue?</p>
<p>I don’t know how FAFSA works and can’t answer that part of your question, but I’m a junior (transfer student) at CSUF. Your courses shouldn’t be a problem; taking four courses is pretty standard per semester. I also start my first semester here in the fall as a transfer student, but having been on campus so many times, I know my way around like the back of my hand, and I love it here! </p>
<p>I highly recommend that you receive both general academic and major-related advising before the semester starts, because students flood both offices when classes start. This will help you plan out your next semester and allow you to see which GE and which major requirements you have left to complete. The advisors are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. General academic advising is conducted in University Hall (UH), and major-related advising is conducted in your specific college, e.g. Humanities and Social Sciences. To get that done, go to your department and ask for the location of the faculty advisor’s office. </p>
<p>If you haven’t already, spend some time of campus by yourself so you can wander around and get to know it better. Walk through your course schedule, and explore the individual buildings on campus. </p>
<p>Good luck this semester! If you have any more questions please feel free to let me know and I’ll be happy to help you out.</p>
<p>awesome, i can’t wait to start school. Are you going to commute to the school? I’m going to be dorming and the new food that is going to be served looks delicious!</p>
<p>I will definitely be commuting! I live about 25 minutes away from campus, so it would be a waste to even move out until graduate school. Where are you from? I’m assuming you live quite a distance from campus if you’re dorming. And, out of curiosity, what’s your major?</p>
<p>The food is amazing on and off-campus. I recommend trying out The Habit, which is a burger place right across the street and to the left of Mihaylo Hall. There’s also Flame Broiler next to it, as well as Tully’s Coffee. For more off-campus options, there’s Panera Bread, Chipotle, Starbucks, and a few fast food places a little less than a mile away from campus. Also, I’m not sure if you know this yet, but there is a Starbucks in Mihaylo Hall. The downside? the line can get quite crazy at times (and their hours are a bit odd)!</p>
<p>P.S. Here’s a little-known trick to saving money on campus if you drink coffee. The Aloha Coffee stand between the Humanities building and University Hall will charge you only fifty cents if you bring your own cup when purchasing coffee! I haven’t tried it out myself yet, but my boyfriend has told me his professors have mentioned it during his classes. It’s pretty nifty!</p>