UCLA vs. Chapman?

[OCELITE]

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" We can see that at least one parent of a Chapman student also seems to hold this sentiment"</p>

<p>You have given the word “BASHING” a whole new meaning.</p>

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" LOL, yes, i’m sure that Westwood, basically nestled between some of the most expensive property in the world, is “unsafe”</p>

<p>“Every university has its own share of crime, including Chapman”</p>

<p>Perhaps you missed the word “FREQUENTLY” in my post. While we realize it can happen anywhere, the concerns here is “FREQUENTLY”. No one can tell you better about safety than the people who live there.
If the residents at Westwood feel unsafe, what makes you think being nestled in expensive properties is going to change anything?</p>

<p>According to the news article: ““Lots of lights actually go out and it takes a long time for them to get repaired, if they get repaired,” Westwood resident Richard Friedman said.
Friedman has lived in the neighborhood for ten years and said he has seen crimes like this happen many times before.
The city says they’ll send somebody out and that never happens. I’ve actually called the city several times…complaints really don’t get registered,” he said.”</p>

<p>Here’s what one of the posters from yelp forum had also said: " Theft - Its an issue at every college. However, it’s a huge one swept under the rug at UCLA. Almost 1,100 thefts and burglaries were reported in 2009 alone! (UCLA UCPD’s “2009 Crime Snapshot”) Oddly enough, the report is hard to find. I doubt any other UC has had more thefts. UC Berkeley, for instance, has less than half the number of thefts and burglaries (UC Berkeley’s Statistics for Clery Compliance). Everyone I know at UCLA has either had their stuff stolen or know someone who had their stuff stolen."</p>

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“Christ man, this crime just happened a week ago. How about you try showing some class by not exploiting it for your pro-Chapman agenda (which is pretty obvious to everyone in this thread.)”</p>

<p>Don’t know what planet you’re on. This just happened yesterday. This is on top of after what happened last week. Bashing Chapman and to distort the truth about safety concerns is not going to change the fact of the matter. If you have any class, how about showing some respects by being honest and to address the safety concerns instead of looking the other way. Perhaps it may save some lives.</p>

<p>According to the news article:
"By Stephen Ceasar and Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times
April 19, 2012
Gunfire echoed once again through a neighborhood bordering USC early Wednesday, unnerving a community still reeling from the double slaying of two graduate students last week.</p>

<p>A campus police officer shot and wounded a man suspected of robbing four students at gunpoint as they walked along the university’s fraternity row around 12:30 a.m."</p>

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" You can defend Chapman as vehemently as you wish. However, I (highly) doubt you’ve succeeded in convincing anyone."</p>

<p>What happened recently at UCLA and USC did their own convincing. You can have a nice school, but if people don’t feel safe, they don’t want to be there. The article speaks volumes.</p>

<p>From news article: </p>

<p>“Both episodes have raised concerns about the safety of neighborhoods that were once viewed as having improved.”</p>

<p>“Megan Waters, 21, who lives on 30th Street, where Wednesday’s officer-involved shooting took place, said she is glad to be a graduating senior.”</p>

<p>“I don’t want to be in this area anymore,” she said. “I love USC but not when it isn’t safe like this.”</p>

<p>“Student William Smallword, 20, who grew up near Normandie Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, west of USC, said the recent violence worries him.”</p>

<p>“I really don’t feel safe right now,” Smallword said. “I don’t even let my girlfriend come out here at night.”</p>

<p>My advice for the kids is to be street-smart. What you don’t know may hurt you. Hide your valuables. Avoid staying out late. Ask for a security escort if you travel at night.</p>

[letschatabout]

<p>"I have heard the Greek life at Chapman is more like joining a club since there are no Greek houses there. It is just a social group that I guess you could have joined. Why didn’t you?</p>

<p>I was interested in the internships you choose Letschatabout. Were they in the fields you wanted to work in? Did you like the work there? Did you make contacts there with employees and workers that can help you find a job?</p>

<p>I have read that Argyros School of Business at Chapman University is a great school. The class sizes are very small so weren’t the professor able to give you leads to find work?"</p>

<p>I didn’t want to join just because I didn’t get a good vibe from people here and I honestly didn’t have time because I was already a part of 4 other clubs. I was just expressing my opinion and trying to help those who are trying to decide whether or not to go here. I’m fine with the social life I have lol</p>

<p>Yes, my internships were in the fields I want to work in. Yes, I did like working there and yes, I did make contacts with employees. My first internship was with a venture capital firm in Palo Alto. My second internship was with a financial service firm in the Bay Area. My third internship was with an investment banking firm in Newport Beach. All these internships I found myself through LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, whatever job site you can think of. And yes, employees and workers are in the process of helping me find a job, but nothing is ever guaranteed. I guess I will have to wait and see.</p>

<p>I’m really not trying to bash Chapman. But it’s funny that after having talked to a few of my professors, they seem to think it could be a lot better as well. There just needs to be a better and consistency in the academic structure (particularly in the business/finance program). For example, Chapman has replaced their finance professors every year for the past 2 years. Obviously, I am a business major. So I couldn’t tell you about Dodge.</p>

<p>Please feel free to ask me anything. I don’t check collegeconfidential often though…</p>

[letschatabout]

<p>“Letschatabout, Be honest. What was your problem in the first place before transferring to Chapman? I am a parent of a Chapman student. My kid has no problem finding off campus work since freshmen. As a matter of fact, DS is a full-time sophomore film student at Chapman, and already had several internships with a company on own in addition to holding a paid part-time job. Not only that, the company where DS interned even offered to pay for the work.”</p>

<p>I didn’t have a problem, I just wanted a different atmosphere. Given that I am from the Bay Area, I wanted to try something out of my comfort zone. When I got to Chapman, I just realized I didn’t like it as much as I thought I would. Sorry?
Chapman has great connections with companies in the film industry. So I am not surprised that your daughter hasn’t had a hard time finding internships. Congrats!</p>

<p>“Keep in mind that if you want a job, you have to go after it, no matter the school. My advice is don’t wait for an employer to come knocking on your door.”
I am certainly not waiting for an employer to come knocking on my door. With a degree from Chapman, I would have to wait years and years and years…</p>

<p>“How many places have you applied?”
187 positions so far and still counting</p>

<p>“Did you check with the career center?”
Yes. They tell me to check PantherConnect. PantherConnect contains no jobs in my field that I would like to pursue.</p>

<p>“What is on your resume?”
3 internships, 2 jobs, 1 leadership position (president of a club), international experience, 3 languages, candidate for the CFA, multiple organizations/clubs, etc…
This probably isn’t good enough.</p>

<p>“Do you have a good relationship with your professor or the Chair of your department?”
Yes, I would think so.</p>

<p>“Did you request a letter of recommendation?”
Yes, I also attach these recommendations on my job applications.</p>

<p>“Regardless of your field of study, it’s how well you present yourself. Are you a hard worker? Do you have a nice personality and able to work well with others? What kind of skills and experiences do you have? Are you able to apply your knowledge?”
Yes, I am an extremely hard worker. According to my previous employers, I am one of the best interns they have hired. Unless they were lying… Also, according to my previous employers, I have a great personality and am able to work well with anyone regardless of age. I am skills in various computer applications such as Microstrategy, Excel, writing macros, etc. Yes, I am able to apply my knowledge from past experiences and from classes that I have taken throughout my college career.</p>

<p>Thanks for the advice.</p>

[OCELITE]

<p>Letschatabout, Have you also looked through Craigslist?</p>

[letschatabout]

<p>“Letschatabout, Have you also looked through Craigslist?”</p>

<p>Yes.</p>

<p>Do you know where I can find that list of alumni contacts?</p>

[OCELITE]

<p>Letschatabout, Here’s the link. Hope this helps. Best of luck!
[Chapman</a> Alumni Association - Current Members](<a href=“Alumni Engagement | Chapman University”>Alumni Engagement | Chapman University)</p>