<p>I have heard from a couple recent graduates that we know well, that by junior year they couldn’t wait to graduate cause the town and campus got really small really quickly. They were bored even though they were involved with lots of things there - the setting of campus & town just became mundane. I’m concerned about someone who is naturally mature, who could conceivable handle a college in a big city if they chose to - would those types lose their mind at CP? Do students outgrow CP too fast? Curious what students would say regarding this, I am sure parents would paint a rosy picture.</p>
<p>With the campus, ocean, wine country, etc. there’s a ton to do but, if you need the hustle of a big city, you won’t find it anywhere near SLO. Tour the campus and see how it feels. If you find yourself longing for high fashion shopping or a big name concert, it’s probably not right for you.</p>
<p>I agree with NCalRent, you need to visit the campus and town. You are a couples hours or more away from any large city such as Santa Barbara, San Jose etc… There is no large airport in the area if you from out of state and plan to travel home via plane, but the town, campus and surrounding area is great. </p>
<p>I actually thought it got more fun the longer I was there. In fact, I didn’t want to leave SLO to move to a larger area after graduating. If anything, I feel like I had to grow into SLO after moving there from the suburbs of a large city. Towards the end of freshman year I felt bored. Like I had already done everything there was to do in SLO, and couldn’t stand the idea of spending three more years there. Boy was I wrong. </p>
<p>Now that I’m living closer to a city again, and until very recently, commuted daily to work in one, I realize that while the idea of living/working in a city might have appealed to me, after living in one briefly, and working in one for about a year, I realized that I actually don’t like cities at all. </p>
<p>I don’t think people “outgrow” SLO too fast. Instead, they either realize that it is right for them or not. The only exception to this in my experience were people attending Cal Poly who grew up in SLO or the surrounding areas, but in that case it’s understandable that they might want to experience life outside of the Central Coast. If you are mature enough to handle college, it doesn’t matter if you’re in a city or small town. If you’re involved with lots of things and still bored, it’s more likely that you’re involved with things that aren’t of the most interest of you. I don’t think location has much, if anything, to do with it, unless of course certain activities are only available in certain places.</p>
<p>Cal Poly is the least bit boring. I have had an amazing time here,
and anyone you ask will probably say the same. :)) The town is amazing, the school is amazing, and the surrounding areas are amazing. You will not regret coming here at all and I really recommend it.</p>
My son is a sophomore and has become much more interested in hiking, camping, bicycling, and all that outdoorsy stuff. It is so different from the eastern US where we are from. He also rides a motorcycle and the area is perfect for riding to lots of scenic places. I think maybe he appreciates the mild weather and is taking advantage of it. 
I don’t know if he’ll tire of it but he’s sure enjoying it now.
it gets boring. slo is not a big city. there isnt much to do, trust me. go visit and see what you think. theres a reason why the college students call it slo…the atmosphere eventually gets “SLOw”.
Ya, it’s really pretty there, but I think S wants a different style and pace.
It just depends what you are looking for- it definitely is not for everyone. Your son needs to go tour the campus and spend the night if at all possible. I graduated years ago and was extremely sad to leave the area when it was time to move to a metropolitan area to get a real job. I could easily go back and stay there for good. I like biking, hiking, camping, the beach… If your son does not enjoy “outdoorsy” activities it might not be for him. I was so busy on campus with classes and other activities that I can’t remember ever running out of things to do.
You really do need to visit. It’s rural-by-the-sea. Works for those from smaller towns and those not used to living near the coast. Music is a little limited because most bands skip it and do SB or SF. But ok local bands. Most offerings are in clubs that you have to wait until the last half of junior year when you can get into clubs. Nice enough students, but if you are from a larger urban area–they seem a little young for their age. I’ve visited friends who went there and now I’m waiting to see if I get the choice. For me, I’d like to know if the class size is still small. Always thought that was the reason to pick Cal Poly.
Most classes are small, but there are few big ones. Like most schools, things like intro to psychology, where every major has to take it, are the usual culprits. The biggest lecture hall is the silo in the business school. It holds a little over 200. A rare number of classes though, like psych, are held in the concert hall on campus. For the most part lectures and labs are small and it’s easy to get to know the professor.