<p>I was recently accepted to CMC, however, CMC is VERY far from where I live (Ohio) and probably has a very different lifestyle than what I am used to. Could anyone tell me what living at CMC is like after moving to California from the east coast/midwest? My parents are also concerned that although the Claremont Colleges are in a safe neighborhood, the immediate surroundings are in a bad area. Is this true? I really would like to know more about CMC because I am very interested in enrolling, but unless I can persuade my parents to let me consider it, I'll have to give up!</p>
<p>Yes, Ohio is far from Cali. But by no means are you going to be farthest. My suite-mate is here from India- i think he has you there. 52% of the incoming class will be from outside Cali.. Tons of kids from all over the country and the world. Each person comes to CMC with different experiences and backgrounds. Yes, it will be different. But that is what makes college so much fun. Nights are spent telling stories and debating politics. I would not be concerned about moving to another social environment. The CMC social scene is made up of people of various and extreemly diverse backgrounds. And SoCal, in my opinion, is the easiest change of lifestyle anyone could have- CHILL. </p>
<p>Local area- yeah this would be a parent concern. Claremont is a very nice city. Nothing will happen to you here. And yes, your parents are correct in that the surrounding areas are not great. You will never find yourself in those areas. Nobody really leaves campus. ANd if you do, there are all your stores right near school- Target, Rite Aid... And if you're going in to LA, you take the freeway. Security is NOT the problem. On campus there are security officers everywhere! You need keycards to get in any building. There are the poles around campus where if you press the button, security will dispatch. There are phones that if you knock off the hook then security is dispatched. There are people you can call to walk y ou back to your room late at night if you want.... CMC is a very safe campus.</p>
<p>Thanks for answering my questions, any info helps! Also, how easy is it to get to the college from the airport? Do friends drive you into LA?</p>
<p>Easiest part: Ontario Intl. Airport is less than 10 min away- most people just have someone drive them. Or if nobody is around, a taxi is easy. Getting to and from school is super easy. And there are good deals if you are easy about when you fly.,...</p>