<p>Hey, possible applicants!</p>
<p>My name's Anthony, I'm a current freshman, and I'm here to answer your questions about life here at Santa Clara University. I can answer your questions regarding campus life, academics, financial aid--whatever you'd like to discuss.</p>
<p>So what's on your mind?</p>
<p>Hey Anthony!! What’s up?</p>
<p>I’m an international student (from El Salvador)</p>
<p>Do you know about the admission process? I’m VERY confused in the commonapp.org</p>
<p>You think you can guide me?</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Hi Selkirks,
I’d love to hear about what you think SCU’s strengths are – which programs? Also, whats the day to day life like? Are the people fun, inclusive, or cliquey? It looks like a great place but I’d love to hear why you picked it and what you think now that you did.</p>
<p>Guille19:</p>
<p>The application process is relatively straightforward and outlined right here:</p>
<p>[Undergraduate</a> Admission - Admission Process](<a href=“http://www.scu.edu/ugrad/admission_process.cfm]Undergraduate”>Undergraduate - Admission - Santa Clara University)</p>
<p>The CommonApp is the centralized application website for thousands of universities in the United States and abroad. You can use it to submit applications to as many Universities as you like, provided you pay the requisite Application fees. Basically you’ll enter all of your relevant information (schools you’re sending the application to, name, grades, extracurriculars, application essays, etc.) into the main part of the application, and then complete all relevant supplement applications (usually for individual schools. Santa Clara does require one). There’s a really, really good animation located right here:</p>
<p><a href=“https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/FAQ.aspx[/url]”>https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/FAQ.aspx</a></p>
<p>cccfoh:</p>
<p>Strengths are definitely business and engineering, although the sciences and the social sciences do have boosters as well. Each of the professional schools have separate graduation requirements, and thus separate “Cores” of their own. But being in the Silicon Valley, those schools have a great relationship with local companies, and internships are all but guaranteed, if you want one.</p>
<p>The day-to-day can definitely slip into the monotonous, but there are plenty of ways to mix things up. Activities Planning Board (APB), Associated Student Government (ASG), Residential Learning Community Association (RLCA), as well as your own residence hall and other groups throw lots of events that break down those walls. I’ve joined numerous clubs, and I tend to go off-campus with groups like Into the Wild (outdoors club) and others nearly every weekend. If you put in any effort at all, you can easily break down the “Santa Clara Bubble” and try new things every day.</p>
<p>My typical day tends to involve classes, a meal or two in Benson (depending on my schedule), homework, maybe a CLC (Christian Life Community) meeting, an RLC pumpkin carving event, more homework…the list goes on.</p>
<p>There are all types of people here at SCU, although there is a sort of slant toward the preppish/fratty. There’s a definite party scene (I’d call it a “closet party school”), although those who do not party are well-respected by those who do–no judging here. I’d say the people are really, really inclusive and outgoing. And super nice. I have heard some of the most interesting, most inspiring stories I’ve ever heard from some of the nicest people I’ve ever met in just these last seven weeks. Which is a big welcome for me (I was concerned about that aspect coming in, but my concerns were totally unfounded.). There’s something for everyone here, which I like. It’s almost like a subset of California.</p>
<p>As to why I chose SCU, it came down to the campus, the facilities, the location, and the people. The campus and facilities are top-notch and beautiful in every respect. The location can’t be beat; Silicon Valley is the end-all/be-all for internships. And the people are interesting and fun to be around.</p>
<p>I had narrowed my choices down to Seattle U, Loyola Marymount, and Santa Clara (I knew that I wanted a West Coast Jesuit school, and I’m from Spokane, Washington, so I eliminated Gonzaga). And Santa Clara had always been the benchmark to which I compared other schools. And it just seemed like the best of both worlds.</p>
<p>The party scene was definitely a shock, as I didn’t drink in high school at all, but I’m really, really glad that I chose Santa Clara.</p>
<p>Now the challenge is going to be choosing a major.</p>
<p>Is it possible to change my major from communications to engineering as a transfer student? How difficult would that be? I heard that it was impossible to switch into engineering in other schools like UCs but I’m wondering if SCU is the same or not.</p>
<p>selkirks-Now that you’re at SCU, can you give an update? I’m from Anacortes, WA and saw that you’re from Spokane. I have been admitted to SCU for fall 2014 in engineering, and right now it’s my top choice, but I’m still not sure. I’ve also been admitted to USC and UW and I’m waiting to hear from Duke. Are you still glad you chose Santa Clara? I am also interested in the Into the Wild club. Do you have to live in SWAN in Swig to be part of that? And I like to party a little and I’m very outgoing and social, but if I want something else to do, is there something else to do?!! And can you tell me more about being part of the CLC? Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi, Anthony,
My daughter got admission for Business undergrad Fall 2014. She likes SCU, but the cost is way too high. Not sure if we can afford. We are trying to see how we can get her admitted and reduce expenses. We are from Bay Area, but we live about 40 miles away from SCU. Do you have any ideas if we don’t take boarding/room and if she can stay nearby and attend SCU. I would appreciate your insights. Thanks.</p>
<p>I was wondering about oncampus housing for transfers as a sophomore. I heard dunne is great but is hard to get into. I am looking into traditional dorms to meet people so grant and sobrato/etc are not looking popular. </p>
<p>Swig is supposedly mostly freshman but is really really social
Walsh/Mcgouglin is quiet and opposite of swig
dunne is best of both worlds and 40% sophomores
campisi and san filip i know little about.</p>
<p>any help with rankings of what a transfer student should go to meet people? My first choice is dunne and i pretty much narrowed down swig as the last choice. How about campisi/san filip vs the remodeled walsh?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi Anthony,
My niece is going to be a freshman at SCU and I would love to get her a gift card for graduation to use when she gets there. Any suggestions for shopping? Restaurants? Favorite SCU places? Thanks so much! </p>
<p>I don’t know if they do gift cards (you could call them), but I quite like the Jasmine, a Thai restaurant at Franklin Mall, very near campus. <a href=“http://www.jasminefinethai.com/”>http://www.jasminefinethai.com/</a> </p>
<p>@sarsfield - Thanks so much! </p>