Chapman University

Like the previous poster, I am a student from out of state. However, unlike her, I disagree with everything her review said. Now it's her opinion and she is entitled to what she thinks, and I'm sorry that she had such a bad experience at Chapman. I love Chapman. I'm in the film program, which is a very big major around here. I've worked on a ton of projects. Some with students, some with smaller studios, some even with some of the big shots in Hollywood. The professors are in the field and with the small classes, it's easy to get to know them and pick their brains. Their real life experience gives weight to their answers. I've made a ton of friends in the film school and have been so busy being involved with the film program that I've never once been bored. Orange County has everything you want to do to go with the best weather in the country. The campus is small, intimate and friendly. Yes, there are rich kids and a lot of people do go home on the weekends, but I have a group of friends that I do many different things on the weekend like go to Disneyland, the beach, L.A., San Diego, etc. The actual town of Orange is unique and quirky with their antique shops and cafes. I honestly recommend getting a few friends and getting a place by the beach after freshman year. Sure, it's a 15-20 minute drive to campus, but if your going to live in Southern California, spend the extra bucks and live by the coast.

3rd Year Female -- Class 2009

Surrounding City: A+, Social Life: B-

Chapman University is a great school. You are located in the perfect spot in the city of Orange. You're in a small town in a huge metro area with things to do within 2 hours or less of a drive. It's a small campus so you get to know your teachers well and can access them anytime you need to talk to them. I've read some people complain about loneliness and such. It can be a lonely place if you don't get plugged into some activity, but that's any college in general. If you mope around and don't get involved, you will be miserable anywhere. Nothing different about that at Chapman. Students are decent, some are nice, some aren't, some are ambitious, some are lazy, etc. You'll encounter some of that Southern California stereotype with a bunch of the students, but I've met a surprising number who are down to earth and relatively level headed.

2nd Year Male -- Class 2011

Surrounding City: A+, Social Life: B-