Kicking off the new year can be a fun and exciting time for many freshmen. Going into college you don't really know what to expect. Being away from home for the first time is often scary but exhilarating. Nobody is there to tell you what time to go to bed or make sure you get home safely. But being a freshman at Sonoma State University makes the transition just a bit easier. Here are 9 reasons why this is the best school ever.
1. Big Nite.
Big Night is a back-to-school sponsored carnival that brings every student together. Clubs, sports teams, local businesses, and greek life often participate in order to spark the interest of other students. What other school throws a carnival?
2. College Rank.
This year, Princeton Review named SSU among its top 377 colleges in the nation. With approximately 4,100 total colleges in the US, that's incredible!
3. Class Size.
According to the SSU website, more than 80% of classrooms hold fewer than 50 students. This ensures the possibility for a student/professor relationship and the ability for individual help to be given when needed.
4. Rec Events.
The school offers many events including movie nights and shopping trips to San Francisco at little to no cost to students. They're a fun way to get off campus for students who don't have their cars. They also host barbecues and other fun activities to get everyone together. This year, there was even a trip to the Jelly Belly Factory!
5. Location.
There's no place like Sonoma (Or Rohnert Park, that is)! Although Sonoma State isn't actually IN Sonoma, you're still surrounded by trees and mountains that give the school a nice green hue. You're also about an hour away from the city which is always a great day trip! The campus itself also features a scenic lake filled with ducks and fish as well as lush grass and vibrant flowers.
6. The Dorms.
If you've never seen the dorms here, LOOK THEM UP! With the nicest dorms in the CSU System, SSU students are spoiled beyond belief. The Sophomore dorms (Tuscany and Beaujolais) will probably be nicer than any apartment I will ever own. They even have heated floors!
7. The People.
Everyone is always super welcoming, it's almost impossible not to make friends. When you live on such a small campus, one of your friends is bound to know the people you don't. You can walk up to anyone on campus and they will put on a friendly face.
8. The Resources.
SSU supplies an abundance of resources to ensure your academic success. They have a 3 story library filled with all kinds of gadgets, even record players.The bookstore has everything you need for school right on campus, including notebooks, printers, pencils, and spirit wear. You don't even need to leave campus to get your books. There's a location to print your papers as well as a tutoring center to help you with those last few tricky math problems.
9. The Professors.
All the professors at SSU are extremely outgoing. They all have office hours available where you can get extra help, some even offer help via teacher aide to maximize success. They are all super approachable and friendly, many of them even take the time to learn your first and last name.
