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 | Quite Bright | | First and foremost, PLNU is not for everyone. It is a mix of many denominations and not just Nazarene as the name may mislead. This is a christian college and is easily known as the most liberal. This is what makes PLNU different. There is a great mix of people, ideas, and beliefs. My stereotype of christian education was shattered after attending a campus visit and later by attending here for my undergraduate education. Real people, real problems, real education. However, as stated before, it isn't for everyone. The dynamics of the college are based upon Nazarene belief and, therefore, have a few rules that most newly free college students do not agree with. First, there is no dancing on campus. This has been toyed with for many a year and is quite the campus joke. There isn't a campus security guard monitoring student dancing, but there aren't any dances of the sort going on for events. There are usually a ton of on campus music venues that flow through the campus that students can jam, dance, do what ever makes them happy to. Secondly, alcohol and tobacco are forbade. Seems easy enough, though, most people have an issue with it. If you are going to have a good time, just don't bring it back to campus. Lastly, chapel chapel chapel. You are required to go to chapel three times a week, or rather, a certain amount of times per semester based on your grade. Freshmen and sophomores have to attend the most and juniors and seniors have a smaller, more feasible amount due to their heightened class load or graduate school prep. Everyone knows about chapel before coming into the university yet most still find it easy to complain. They are usually pretty good and are used more as a source of campus information than anything. Overall, the school will treat you as good as you treat it. I transfered in as a sophomore (unit-wise) and found it necessary to get involved. I worked on campus and found it the absolute best fit for all students. Most all student jobs are given with the impression that students will take random days off if school gets crazy or if the waves are insanely awesome (oh yeah, the campus is on the bluff of the ocean. Perfect? Yep.) I was a major that required lots of labs and lots of extra time spent after class. My on campus job was the reason I was able to get stellar grades and a worthy paycheck. I was also involved in honors research, a stepping stone in to graduate school. I think this alone is what made my graduate school application a notch above most. The opportunity that is able to be had at this smaller campus is invaluable. The friendship and mentoring I received here shaped my entire life, not just my academic career. I am now attending a state school for my graduate education. I felt like I needed the smaller environment before taking a step into the larger scale education system. It worked for me and has worked for many others. Don't think for one second that just because it is a smaller private school that it doesn't have any rep. Obviously it isn't a UCSD, but students leaving here find no problem getting into Princeton, Yale, UCSD medical, Purdue, etc... If you try. College is what you put in to it anywhere you go. If you want a smaller college that can be nurturing and challenging, PLNU is your school. | Individual Value: A+, University Resource Use: B | | | |
| | May 21 2011 | 3rd Year Male --
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| Bright | PLNU is located in a beautiful area but that's all about this school. The kids here are either super Christian who try to convert you in their denomination or hypocrites who pretend to be the picture perfect Christian child who themselves are just arrogant and plain close minded. I thought this school was a place where I'd feel comfortable making new friends but no. The cultural diversity of this school lacks to capture minority students and has chased me away to transfer out. Plus, the professors are very condescending and unhelpful. If you choose to go to this school beware it's expensive, snotty attitudes, close minded community with cookie cutter similarities and if your a minority you'll stick out quickly in a crowd and that's the truth. | Collaboration/Competitive: A+, Innovation: F | | | |
| | Nov 28 2010 | 1st Year Female --
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| Average | A lot of students complain about the rules of PLNU and how much they hate them. My advice, do your research before applying and attending PLNU. They don't hide the rules in the admissions process and so it's no secret that they're there. If you don't think you'll be able to enjoy living at PLNU and going to college without getting completely hammered and falling down drunk, then don't apply. I truly loved my time at PLNU and didn't need to have "the real college experience" because I met so many awesome people, was involved in so many things and just loved everything about the university. PLNU isn't for everyone, no college is, so do your research, meet with your counselor and be honest with yourself if you're thinking about attending an institution such as PLNU. | Starting Job: Marketing and Advertising Coordinator, Preparedness: B+, Reputation: A | | |
| | Apr 04 2010 | Alumna Female --
Class 2000 | | Blog it!Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account:
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