<p>Architecture, agriculture engineering are the big majors at Cal Poly, and I read that not all of the programs and colleges are so well developed. Some people gave the school bad reviews for majors in English and the like. Next fall, I’ll be entering as a freshman with a major in Applied Mathematics. I know they’re getting a new building for science and math. </p>
<p>Is there much of a difference in the kinds of classes or the treatment of the students who don’t major in the most popular majors?</p>
<p>It’s not so much that some other programs, such as English, are “bad,” than it is that they are given less recognition and receive less money. Engineering and business and some other departments receive money from rich alumni and donors. Let’s face it (and I can say this cause I am one) liberal arts majors generally aren’t gonna be making the same amount of money as say engineers. That being said, the school does seem to focus more on the technical oriented majors since that it what it has been traditionally best known for. Classes for other majors are still good, and there are good professors too. I feel like the major difference is in the facilities. If you go check out the engineering labs, and soon the science labs, you’ll see tons of nice, new looking stuff. Liberal arts majors don’t even really have their own building (with the exception of maybe GRC), they just tend to put our classes wherever there is room. I do feel like the school still values us, but I think that if Armstrong really wants to make Cal Poly a stronger university, he should be putting more emphasis on making it well rounded, which means improving the conditions for all students and giving everyone equal access to what they need to succeed.</p>
<p>As far as I know, the math major is pretty rigorous and good. There will probably be a lot of engineers in some of your classes. If you have any more questions about anything, just ask.</p>