<p>I am currently at the University of Arizona, however I'm not really sure I like the general campus vibe. I'm looking for a school thats a little less urban with more of a "hippie" vibe, and a good environmental science program. I'm from out of state, and had a HS gpa of a 3.3, a 31 on my ACT, and I have passed 3 AP tests (psych 5, gov 4, APUSH 4). I currently have a $40,000 scholarship from UA, and should have 18 credits completed with about a 3.6 college GPA when I apply to schools as a transfer student. What is Humboldt state like? Lots of outdoor activities (I'm all about being outside, hiking, biking, skiing, would like to learn to surf)? Are the students friendly?</p>
<p>Humboldt very much is liberal, outdoorsy, and “hippie” with a good environmental science program. You probably would like it there.</p>
<p>And the weather is 180 degrees different from AZ.</p>
<p>I’m from Wisconsin so any kind of Cali weather is probably gonna seem tame to me. Is it hard at all to get into being out of state? And would I likely get any scholarships with my 3.3 and a 31 ACT from HS and probably a 3.6 from UofA?</p>
<p>Here’s HSU’s description of what it looks for in transfer applicants [Humboldt</a> State University - Admissions - Apply - Am I Eligible? (Transfers)](<a href=“http://pine.humboldt.edu/admissions/apply/eligibility/transfers.html]Humboldt”>http://pine.humboldt.edu/admissions/apply/eligibility/transfers.html)</p>
<p>I don’t think they give many merit scholarships to OOS students, unfortunately.</p>
<p>I went to the UA and found the place big enough to find my hippie brethren. I do not understand how you can possibly think that the UA is not outdoors friendly. The only thing missing is the ocean, but the desert is magical especially at night. I found common thinkers in the hiking and rock climbing clubs. I also joined the karate club. If they are giving you $40,000 how can you give that up? You will most likely get zero from Humboltd State.</p>
<p>If money is no object and you really feel that you want to move on, then Humboldt is a great place. But, think about it – you have a great deal at the UA.</p>
<p>It’s not worth it to give up UA and a full ride scholarship for Humboldt.
HUmboldt is friendly and has a good environmental science program, it’s mild and humid (essentially, it rains every day from Fall to Spring) rather than cold or hot… but it’s really not worth the price difference. If you want the Pacific Northwest, try to get an internship in Portland or see if there’s a domestic study-away program from UA that would let you spend Spring Semester sophomore year or the summer after freshman year there. Since you get that much financial aid, it means you have access to all kinds of support for research, internship, domestic off campus programs, and study abroad. Take advantage of that. Going to college for free is a gift, don’t throw it away and, rather, use it wisely.</p>
<p>No doubt that the “hippie” vibe exists at HSU considering it’s pretty much the pot capital, but it’s a huge step down from the quality of your current school. They say HSU stands for Hills & Stairs University because you can’t get anywhere on campus without climbing. I come from a rural town of about 300 people and love it, but I currently live in Isla Vista, which is the college town by UC Santa Barbara. It’s the craziest place I’ve ever been, but the surrounding landscape is incredible. UCSB is huge on environmental sciences and there are a lot of co-ops in Isla Vista where you could live to get your hippie vibe. It’s RIGHT on the beach with a backdrop of the Santa Ynez mountains. Just be aware, however, choosing a school just because of its social life can be a recipe for not getting a job in the field of your major; you should focus more on a school’s academics if you actually want to be able to pay off your loans.</p>
<p>Since you asked on a open internet forum, here my $0.02. Forget Humbolt. Humbolt is good deal for in state CA kids, It’s not on the Ocean but rather tidal marshy bay. Thhe little town is more dingy than cute. the vibe of the school is more hillybilly than hippy.<br>
What you are describing is UC Santa Cruz.<br>
Or better yet, find ways to maximize your time a UA: Study abroad, interships, ect.</p>
<p>Check out Western Washington University in Bellingham, absolutely a hippie vibe plus outdoor activities</p>