<p>Hi everyone, I've been accepted to Chapman with a very generous financial aid offer. I'm worried about not fitting in. I hate drama, I dislike rich white people (not all but it's very hard to have sympathy for people whose daddies can just buy them a BMW to make them feel better), and my style is not exactly OC with no name brands. I'm from Southern California, 5'10, and blonde so, on paper, I should fit right in, but I've never gotten on with "those kinds" of people. Now I'm SURE Chapman isn't all like that, but the fact that the majority reportedly are bugs me. Sorry if I'm coming off as judgemental, this is just what I've gleaned from this site, other sites, and friends who attend/know about Chapman.</p>
<p>At the same time, I want to know about Chapman's writing programs, specifically creative writing and journalism, as well as the English and Linguistics departments. Are they well known? Are there many internship/job opportunities? Does Chapman have a very tight-knit alumni network? If I'm going to shell out $10,000+ a year I want to know having Chapman University on my resume will get me fairly far. Thank you!</p>
<p>OMG you’re situation is soooo similar to mine! I got into Chapman’s creative writing program with a very hefty scholarship as well. But I’m worried about now fitting in too! And I’m also worried that Chapman isn’t well renown, and guess what
I’m contemplating between Chapman and UCSB toooo!!!
(Sorry for the enthusiasm it’s just nice to know i’m not the only one)</p>
<p>No I’m choosing between Chapman and UC Santa Cruz. Ignore my username, it’s old – I realized fairly quickly I wouldn’t really like Santa Barbara. PLUS it SB not ranked very high or highly regarded when it comes to writing/etc. Santa Cruz, however, is pretty good.</p>
<p>Well this is very disconcerting new for a possible future ucsb English major haha
are you from SoCal? Because if you were you’d know that unfortunately Chapman isn’t very well known even in SoCal which is the only reason why i’ve yet to commit to Chapman</p>
<p>UCSBplease judging from your post I think you should pass on chapman. You are obviously going to go into the school having pre-judged everyone as a snobby rich white kid. </p>
<p>If that’s the attitude you’re going to have then no wonder you won’t make any friends. </p>
<p>For someone that ‘hates drama’ you create a lot of it yourself. Why not go into the school with an open mind, find people with similar interests as yours. </p>
<p>If your view on life has you automatically disliking rich people, I feel sorry for you.</p>
<p>applesnbananas:
I hope that you make up your own mind about both UCSB and Chapman. Daughter graduated from USCB in 09 and loved their comparative lit department and other classes. Son may go to Chapman (though a different major than you are interested in); we are local and have heard phenomenal reviews from people who’ve taken creative writing courses there. Best of luck.</p>
<p>UCSBplease have you joined the Facebook group started by new Chapman admits? (One of the students posted a link under another Chapman thread: SoCal social scene at Chapman?) Students have made short introductory videos so you can see and hear them. Seems to me there is something of a variety here. And as the school, particularly Dodge, becomes more well known, it seems to be attracting a wider variety of students from different geographical locations. </p>
<p>In our case, my D is white (or pan-European, as one of the other posters said), and we are not hurting financially, but the only thing that child could do on a beach volleyball court is make a sand angel, and probably not a very good one. That is, if you could get her outside. Perhaps if she were a blonde…</p>
<p>Boy am I gonna be in trouble when she reads this…</p>
<p>I don’t know specifically about the writing program, but you can be sure the school attracts a number of creative types. I think that 100 years ago, my D might have been an author, but she prefers to tell stories visually now that that has become the dominant medium. Also, have you considered applying to Chapman’s honors program which attracts the more intellectual types?</p>
<p>My son committed to Chapman yesterday. We are white but not rich. Luckily his grades snared him two different merit awards so the cost will be affordable for us. He joined the Facebook group for admitted students and is having a lot of fun with that, especially connecting with other Dodge students.</p>
<p>Thanks, it’s so nice to have the months of waiting over at last! OP, check the school out in person and see how it feels to YOU. </p>
<p>I want to surprise my son with a Dodge College t shirt to wear to school next week when seniors are finally allowed a relaxed dress code (this school normally requires collared shirts, no words on them). Does anyone know if the store at Chapman has Dodge shirts? I tried to find a store link online but not having any luck.</p>
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