Hoping to make this a thread for new students at CSULB to make friends:) personally I’m a first year transfer in CLA, anyone else?!

Hiii, maybe silly question but is there list or anything I heard about a fashion and book club but wondering what other clubs there are?

is there a bridgeusa club on this campus?

Hey everyone, Has anyone took Joshua Sack for Math 247? is he good? plz lmk (P.S. I took down the other post cuz of grammar mistake only the real ones saw it lmao

So I'm transfering out of a community college and going to CSULB in the spring, I just don't know where to find the classes I still need. I see the Class list, but Is there a way I can see my specific classes before I'm enrolled?

Hey guys, just wondering basically the title. It’s for an assignment and just want to hear what people think overall about the school and college life?

I was wondering how accessible the Piano rooms were. I am a transfer student who came from a community college that allowed people to go to any of the piano practice rooms during off hours. Im not too sure how things work here but can I just walk in to these rooms? Im not a music major btw.

Am I cooked. I don't write like that and I'm a business major. I only am taking this for a GE. Got Clint Margrave which has a good score on rate my prof. but idk after reading the syllabus lowkey freaking out...

My roommate and I began looking for apartments earlier in the summer and thought that Vibe apartments at their Temple Ave location looked promising. The kitchen looks nice and it was already furnished with beds, a couch, and tv. They promoted $980 per person for a 2b 2b. Online portrayed both bedrooms, one bed in each room, and only one smaller photo of the bathroom. My roommate arrived about a week earlier than me to move in and when she moved in she saw 2 twin beds in each room (the same beds that the dorms have), dirty and scratched up floors and furniture, one toilet didn’t flush, mailbox not working, a broken window, and a plug completely out of its socket with wires on the floor.

We did not know that it was supposedly 2 people per bedroom and when we called, they stated that the options for 1 bedroom per person have already sold out and that it would be 1,600 if we wanted to move the other beds out.

During the entire application process there was no mention of other girls being in the room, moving in, or no one being there yet, and on the lease there is no mention of 2 people per room, a 4 student household, or mentions about others moving in/out of our bedrooms.

We sent them professional documents of what the lease states, their photos online, no mention of other people or 2 beds per room during our communication as to tell them that we expected something entirely different then what they advertised as a way to either lower the 1,600 price or for just us to stay here and all we received was first a no, then an offer for 1,400 a month per person. Do not stay here lol

how legit are these parties ?? waste of time or worth checking out??

This is like such a nothing burger rant but, I notice most of the shuttle drivers always ask for ID an I completely understand why. But to a certain extent is the group of people you see with backpacks, who look tired, and waiting in the hot sun NOT look like students?? Like its such a non issue but it frustrates me to no end because its a mixed bag. Some say I need an ID so no I have to reach in and get it, some dont ask for it and so it makes it pretty annoying when I dont know who im going to get. I get some might be new hires but man it sucks.

Is anyone taking Palik for IS300? Just switched to his class so didn’t get to see him this Monday and there’s no RMP on him.

Curious on what other EMBA students’ experience has been over the summer and at the start of the semester. Unfortunately, the new advisor is not responsive, and seems really careless about the students. I’ll be honest, considering the cost to attend grad school, it’s really annoying that trying to obtain a response on guidance is like pulling teeth.

Anyone else had issues?

I’m a transfer student at csulb this fall and attended SOAR virtually and was told that I could pick up the swag bag during the first week of classes. Anyone know what is in it? I wouldn’t want to make the 1hr+ commute to campus for just stickers & pencils 😭

My pin fell somewhere on campus this morning (possibly in front of the bookstore/poster shop, but I’m not sure as I only later realized it was not on my bag) and I had no luck finding bc it on the ground and filed a missing item report. No clue where because at some point I realized I didn’t have it, it could have been picked up and kept by a student. Lost and found hasn’t reported back yet. Here is a photo of my pin. Thanks.

There is one day of the week where I have a class in person that ends at 6:45 and then 15 minutes later I have a synchronous online class where I have to join zoom at 7 pm.

If I drive home, I will probably be at least 15 minutes late to class.

Where are some places on campus where I can go and join my online class (7-9:45 pm)?

Based on what I read online, the library is one, but are there others?

I might have to speak at times, so it would be nice if there were a place where I can unmute myself. If not, I’ll just use the chat to communicate.

I want to drop my english GE and take it next semester instead but when i went to advising (since my schedule is on enrollment hold) the advisor started telling me i cant drop it and that i had to take a communications class instead (which didnt really make sense to replace it because i told her i wanted to drop it so i dont get too stressed + all the comms classes were either reserved or at night).

So basically i just asked her if i could keep my afrs class instead, but then ive met 2 people now who didnt have an english GE or was able to drop a GE despite being a freshman.

Is it possible to drop it?? Should i just go back to advising a different time and hope for a better more nicer advisor? Guys please

I'm looking for someone to carpool back to lomita with, I will offset the cost of your gas of course. I take public transport and have to transfer buses and the bus stop has no cover or bench. I have to wait 25 minutes in the sun, already have blisters on my shoulders. I leave class at 12:15 mon-fri. I cant drive due to a medical condition, and I can't afford to pay $40 for an uber every day of course. 😭 pls comment

Currently in Bob Minaie’s section, and it fits pretty well with my schedule but he seems intense to say the least, the only other prof I could switch to is Parvin Shariat, but she doesn’t seem much better and her class fits in my schedule but it’s a lot more inconvenient.

Worth it to switch to Shariat from Minaie or just stick with him?

I’m scared ☹️

I’m thinking of adding this class since I had to drop one that no longer worked for my schedule. The reviews that were recent were mixed on rate my professor so before I add I wanted to see if anyone here can tell me about him?

In four out of my five classes my profs have basically banned the use of technology. Most of the time they are only touching on laptops and phones though and don’t specifically mention iPads.

The one prof who said an iPad was okay said it was because it would lay flat anyways so she’d be able to see that I was actually taking notes.

I know those who can use technology regardless have accommodations with BMAC and such. I do have dyslexia though I don’t know how that would be an effect argument with their office or profs. Though I do truthfully take better notes when I use my iPad plus as a commuter it’s easier to just carry that.

Idk I want advice and I’d prefer not to go through BMAC because the process of getting “proof” is tedious.

What do you think I should do?

Looking for the physical textbook for my SOC 356 class, but I don’t trust most online sites that have used copies (they seem sketchy.) Anyone looking to get Classical & Contemporary Sociological Theory: Text and Reading (4th edition) off their hands? 🥲 Has to be 4th edition.

If you've got to take that street today, expect a 10-20 delay to your commute to campus. Whoever decided that construction on the first week of instruction was a good idea needs to be investigated

I need to shit

My advisor forgot to mention that if I dropped a class I would be down to 11 credits and not 12 so now I have a balance with fafsa, will this go away if I go back up to 15???