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I am a current student in the film school, and involved in Greek life as well. Having said this, I absolutely love all the resources available to students at Dodge. I have had ample opportunities to be on sets, have email access to all of my professors, and even a few have generously provided extra time outside of class for me to improve my work.

You are free to do as much work as you want to--if you don't want to do any work at all, there is a chance you may actually get away with that, but you are seriously wasting your tuition money. Chapman gives you the freedom to get what you want out of your education, but they will not hand it to you, you have to go and seek it out.

Within my first two years at Chapman I have been given the chance to complete a for-credit internship, and study abroad despite having a very demanding major in the film school and a minor as well. If you want a well-rounded education, and a school that supports studying abroad, go for it. My financial aid was even included in my abroad fees.

Academics aside, it is possible to have a social life whether you are affiliated in Greek life or not. It is all your initiative. Many people are frustrated with the presence of Greek life, when in actuality even though there are 30% Greeks, 70% of the school is unaffiliated, which still makes Greek life the minority. It is up to the student to find ways to get involved if he/she does not wishes to be part of Greek life.

There are some who may say that "popular" kids at Chapman are affiliated--and I find this statement interesting. Going to college to be "popular" is probably a poor use of your time in a university, and my personal suggestion is not to focus on "popularity" in a high school fashion but find peers you want to make a long-lasting connection with. Those who are worthwhile will not care whether or not you are affiliated.

Do not let the good-looking appearance of the student body intimidate you--the people I have personally talked to are beautiful inside and out. Yes, sometimes they may come across unapproachable, but take the time to make an effort and get to know them, and you'll find that the vast majority of people at Chapman are not "snooty." I myself do not come from as affluent of a background as many of my peers, and I have never been put down or excluded because I could not afford something. Even the Greek life group I am involved in makes many efforts to include as many people as possible. Chapman is great place--it's all about your attitude though.

1st Year Female -- Class 2015
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Surrounding City: B
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Chapman is a wonderful Academic setting.Quite BrightEnglish
Chapman is a wonderful Academic setting. I can see a professor for help whenever I want to, and always have them proofread my essays before turning them. This has improved my writing significantly and has given me wonderful references for job and school applications. It has been extremely easy for me to join a plethora of extracurricular activities, such as the newspaper, radio, online magazine, and an a capella group.And yet, after three years of this kind of involvement, I have almost no one that I have met that I actually enjoy spending any time with. Not only that, but there is literally nothing to do on the weekends excluding Greek parties and dances put on by the school (which remind me way too much of High School parties). If a good and exciting social life that goes beyond drunk parties and Greek life is important to you, go somewhere else. ESPECIALLY if you don't have a car, as the city of Orange has no night life or any kind of life, excluding expensive restaurants and antique stores. If you can't afford a public school and academics are your priority/you live near friends that attend different schools, go to Chapman, as the academics are wonderful and Chapman gives you a ton of aid and scholarships.
3rd Year Female -- Class 2014
Faculty Accessibility: A+, Social Life: F
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This school was ok nothing super special aboutDesign Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etc
This school was ok nothing super special about it. They can really use an overhaul on their alumni association and their internship office. Over all it's a lack luster school. They do nothing for you when you graduate to help you get a job. You better have worked your ass off on internships you find on your own The ones provided are not helpful for most students. Chapman needs to get its priorities together. Less building and fundraising and more caring for the students.
Alumnus Male -- Class 2000
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