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5 Things You Might Know About Cal Baptist University……..and 5 Things You Might Not!

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If you are a junior in high school right now, it’s definitely time to start thinking about your college visits – a perfect time to see what a school you might be considering is really like without solely relying on their website or brochure.  With all of the colleges out there, how do you begin to narrow your college search?  Check back with our blog frequently (or better yet-sign up below to get our blog sent straight to your email), as we will be posting things we have observed on our most recent college visits.

Today, the KaMi Spotlight is on California Baptist University (CBU)

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CBU Seal

CBU Seal

5 Things You Might Know:

• Cost to attend ranges from around $28,432 for the commuter student and $36,172 for tuition with room and board.

• Besides offering financial assistance based on need, CBU offers grants and scholarships for academics, art, music, journalism, athletics, drama, and engineering.  The academic scholarships start at $4,500 for a GPA of 3.3-3.74 and go up to $8,000 for a 4.0 and above.  These scholarships are per year, as long as the minimum GPA is maintained.

• Enrollment for 2012-2013 is just around 4,000 undergrads but the school is envisioning an expansion to 8,080 by 2020.

• A Division 2 school currently transitioning from NAIA to NCAA in the Pac West.

• Over 100 majors with some of the most popular being Business, Education, Nursing, and Engineering.

5 Things You Might Not Know About CBU:

•70% of the students live on campus in Male or Female dorms, cottages, or on-campus apartments.

• Most general ed classes have around 28 students, but the average is 21 students per class, with the largest classrooms holding 70 students.

•The recreation center is brand new (just opened in January of 2013) and 3-stories. It offers rock-climbing, cardio equipment, racquetball courts, and workout rooms for classes.  The basketball flooring is Grade 1 (NBA quality).  On the roof of the building is a futsal field and turf track.

• There are no Greek organizations at CBU, but there is a big focus on community life.  Clubs, recreational sports, and weekend excursions are available, and many participate.  Specialty workshops are offered through the career center with topics such as “Business Dinner Etiquette (Which fork do you use??)”.

• 100% of the faculty are Christian and Chapel is required 15 times each semester for students who are encouraged to “live their purpose”.

Even though we visited CBU during the summer season, with very few students on campus, we really got a feel for the opportunities that students are given to connect to each other and their school.

Time to start our tour at CBU!

This is the view coming out of the cafeteria.

The cafeteria (which is All-You-Can-Eat Buffet style).

The cafeteria (which is All-You-Can-Eat Buffet style).

Our tour guide, Mikayla, took us all around the campus on a golf cart!

A very clean and state-of-the-art classroom.

A dorm room in the Women’s dorms.

A peek at the baseball field.

Athletic Complex

Futsal and an outdoor turf track on the roof of the Rec Center.

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5 Things You Might Know About UCR…and 5 Things You Might Not!

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If you are a junior in high school right now, it’s definitely time to start thinking about your college visits – a perfect time to see what a school you might be considering is really like without solely relying on their website or brochure.  With all of the colleges out there, how do you begin to narrow your college search?  Check back with our blog frequently (or better yet-sign up to get our blog sent straight to your email), as we will be posting things we have observed on our most recent college visits.

 

Today, the KaMi Spotlight is on the University of California, Riverside (UCR)

 

UCR logo

UCR logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

 

5 Things You Might Know:

 

• There are over 360 Greek organizations on campus.

 

• A Division 1 school in the Big West Conference playing big name schools like USC and UCLA with 17 sports teams.

 

• Enrollment for 2012-2013 is just over 21,000 and most of them are Undergrads.  About 30% of the students live on campus.

 

• Cost to attend ranges from around $23,000 to live at home while attending to $37,000 for out-of-state residents.

 

•  A GPA of 3.0 is required to apply along with the ACT with Writing or the SAT Reasoning test.

 

5 Things You Might Not Know About UCR:

 

•Larger class sizes (could be a concern to someone who is looking for a smaller environment) of 100-220 students for the GE classes with the largest auditorium holding 538 students.

 

• Ranked as the 8th most diverse university in the nation.

 

•4 libraries on campus, all with computer labs.

 

• An Honors Program is available for qualified students that ensures priority registration (even above athletes).

 

• UCR is a public, research university that partners with many outside agencies for development and advancement.

 

To us, UC Riverside seemed very well organized and had a studious vibe.  Many students were walking around with headphones on or studying in quiet areas.  With its Medical School opening in August of 2013, we are sure this high quality school will continue to grow in size and reputation.

 

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UCR Bell Tower (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

 

 

 

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5 Things You Might Know About UNLV…and 5 Things You Might Not!

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If you are a junior in high school right now, it’s definitely time to start thinking about your college visits – a perfect time to see what a school you might be considering is really like without solely relying on their website or brochure.  With all of the colleges out there, how do you begin to narrow your college search?  Check back with our blog frequently (or better yet-sign up to get our blog sent straight to your email), as we will be posting things we have observed on our most recent college visits.

Today, the KaMi Spotlight is on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

We toured this school on May 14th, at a lovely 93 degrees for our 10:00 A.M. tour.  We would suggest that you not wait much longer if this is a school you are interested in visiting!

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English: logo for UNLV (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

5 Things You Might Know:

• A 332 acre campus which includes an 80 acre arboretum.

• A Division 1 school in the Mountain West Conference.

• Enrollment for Fall of 2013 was 27,848 students but only about 2,000 live on campus.

• Cost to attend (with housing) is around $33,270 a year for out-of-state residents.

•  The Thomas & Mack Center seats over 19,000 and is the home to the UNLV Men’s basketball team.

5 Things You Might Not Know About UNLV:

• Lied library is 5 stories and bigger than the Thomas & Mack Center.  It holds over one million books with another 600,000 books held in storage that can be retrieved by a robotic arm upon request.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center is 4 floors and includes a swimming pool, indoor soccer and basketball, cardio machines, and an indoor track.

•The Schools of Business and Hotel Management are the biggest.

• Most of the freshman dorms feature two bedrooms that share one bath.  Brita water-filling stations are located on campus for students as well.

• There are 70 emergency phones on campus, with 30-40 police officers.  The average response time to a call made at one of the phones is 30 seconds.

We were surprised to note how shady the campus was, with lots of grassy areas under trees.  As the average age of a student at UNLV is 24, the campus has a slightly mature feel, and while signs of school spirit were present, they weren’t everywhere.  The majority of the students here are in-state, and mostly locals to boot.

Thomas & Mack Center

The Library

Las Vegas Shade found on campus.

The School of Law at UNLV.

School Mascot Hey Reb!

A freshman dorm room.

Student Wellness and Recreation Center

Inside the Rec Center

5 Things You Might Know About Cal Poly SLO…and 5 Things You Might Not!

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If you are a junior in high school right now, it’s definitely time to start thinking about your college visits – a perfect time to see what a school you might be considering is really like without solely relying on their website or brochure.  With all of the colleges out there, how do you begin to narrow your college search?  Check back with our blog frequently (or better yet-sign up to get our blog sent straight to your email), as we will be posting things we have observed on our most recent college visits.

Today, the KaMi Spotlight is on California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO).

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5 Things You Might Know:

• A sprawling campus with a bustling, small-town feel.

• A Division 1 school in the Big West Conference.

• Enrollment as of October 2015  was 20,944 students (undergrad and graduate).

• Estimated cost to attend for California residents for the 2016-2017 school year is $26,139.

• The average time to graduate is 4 years and 1 quarter.

5 Things You Might Not Know About SLO:

• The motto at Cal Poly SLO is “Learn by Doing”.

• The campus has 2 climbing walls and a bowling alley.

•The library is 5 stories tall-making it the tallest building in all of San Luis Obispo.

• The College of Engineering is the biggest college but Cal Poly also has an extensive Ag Department.

• The biggest sport is Soccer, and Cal Poly’s main rival is UCSB.

Although Cal Poly SLO is a California State University, its requirements for admission are slightly more stringent than other State schools. Cal Poly seems to balance education and athletics, offering numerous opportunities to participate and be active and involved.

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Cal Poly Baseball

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Kate with Head Football Coach Tim Walsh.

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5 Things You Might Know About UCSB….and 5 Things You Might Not!

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Santa Barbara (Photo credit: Travis S.)

If you are a junior in high school right now, it’s definitely time to start thinking about your college visits – a perfect time to see what a school you might be considering is really like without solely relying on their website or brochure.  With all of the colleges out there, how do you begin to narrow your college search?  Check back with our blog frequently (or better yet-sign up to get our blog sent straight to your email), as we will be posting things we have observed on our most recent college visits.

Today, the KaMi Spotlight is on UCSB. The pictures are from our visit there in the Spring of 2013.

5 Things You Might Know:

• Located in Goleta, CA, on a sprawling ocean-side campus that even boasts its own beach.

• A Division 1 school in the Big West Conference.

• Enrollment for 2014 was 23,051 students.

• For the 2015-2016 school year, the cost to attend (for a California resident living in the residence halls)  was $35,313 a year.

• In addition to the standard tests you might be taking or have scheduled, UCSB also requires that you complete the ACT Assessment + Writing or SAT Reasoning tests.

5 Things You Might Not Know About UCSB:

• UCSB has a very social student body, strong school spirit, and over 400 clubs.

• 1 out of every 5 students studies abroad.

• There are over 14,000 bikes and over 7 miles of bike paths on campus.

• The library is 8 stories tall, and you are allowed to bring food in (or even have pizza delivered there).

• The College of Creative Studies has approximately 300 students and is a graduate school for undergrads.

UCSB’s mild weather and beach access make it a great school for someone who wants to be outside and involved!

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Overlooking the lagoon, with the beautiful Pacific Ocean in the background!

The Library at UCSB

The Library at UCSB

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