Last semester I was commuter, and this past semester I made the move to be a resident. And boy have things changed. I'm used to having my own room, and a shower all to myself. Now, I'm in a two bedroom/ one bathroom apartment shared with four other girls.
I also thought that I would never be able to be integrated into the social aspect of Cal Baptist because I didn't live here, I didn't participate in orientation activities, and I didn't come here as a freshman. Now, I can't walk into the caf without running into or seeing at least 10 to 20 people I know.
However, there are some ideas of CBU that have changed for the negative. First of all, I think that CBU is overpriced and ridiculous when it comes to financial aid. I know people who had to set up payment plans and pay money they didn't have because financial aid lagged in their paperwork.
Also, I pay $4,000 a semester to share a bedroom, closet, and shower. Every other girl in my apartment pays the same. That's $10,000 for four months of living. We could all find studio apartments on our own for less than that and have way more privacy.
Another thing that I don't like about CBU is the pressure from EVERYONE to get married. If I wasn't already set with who I am going to be with, I would feel uncomfortable if I wasn't able to find a boyfriend by my second semester here. It's not right. Students should be focused on God, not on finding a spouse.
But back to the positives. I don't want to end this post sounding like a Negative Nancy.
CBU has taken me in and taught me a lot about a Christian driven life.
And I feel that my abilities as a reporter have excelled by so much this semester and that is something that can be attributed to CBU, Dr. Pearson, and the helpful department secretaries and coaches that I have been able to interview.
It is easy to see people around that you know if you are integrated, thanks to the small university size. I is nice to see a friendly face every day. It is expensive, but it is a wonderul learning oportunity anda beautiful place. I lived here since freshman year, but i kinda know what you wean with the living situation since I have never shared a room with anyone before either. I hope you and you roommates get along :)
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with the whole spouse issue but I think that's common with any campus nowadays. Unfortunately, there are people here (and at any University) who are more focused on getting their MRS degree than they are about their education or anything else.
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