As a senior here at Oxy, I'd have to say that I'm coming out of the school able to give it a recommendation... I've had a fantastic time here the last few years.
Oxy's great if you understand the limitations. The variety of classes that larger "small schools" have just isn't here... friends at places like Chapman or Loyola Marymount talk about things like "Animation History" courses and other amazing sounding programs that we just don't have. But god, all of those nights cruising Mulholland Dr. with friends, attacking the beach at two in the morning, shopping for records at Amoeba... I wouldn't give up the friends I made, the battles I've fought, and person I've become living in this city and making this school my home for anything. Los Angeles is a trip, and Oxy is right in the middle of it (hilariously, Eagle Rock was just featured in the Los Angeles Times last week as the "new" hipster destination in LA. Who the hell knew?).
So yeah. Double majoring are hard, but some of my best friends have done it with glee, all the while being RAs, yearbook editors, etc. You'll find yourself pissed at some aspects of the school, all the while extolling all of its virtues. But it'll be that way anywhere, and you might as well do it in the Oxy Bubble.
So slap an "I (heart)(eagle) Rock" sticker on the car, and we'll see you out here. Make sure to tell your prospy host to take you to Leo's for a taco.
Oxy's great if you understand the limitations. The variety of classes that larger "small schools" have just isn't here... friends at places like Chapman or Loyola Marymount talk about things like "Animation History" courses and other amazing sounding programs that we just don't have. But god, all of those nights cruising Mulholland Dr. with friends, attacking the beach at two in the morning, shopping for records at Amoeba... I wouldn't give up the friends I made, the battles I've fought, and person I've become living in this city and making this school my home for anything. Los Angeles is a trip, and Oxy is right in the middle of it (hilariously, Eagle Rock was just featured in the Los Angeles Times last week as the "new" hipster destination in LA. Who the hell knew?).
So yeah. Double majoring are hard, but some of my best friends have done it with glee, all the while being RAs, yearbook editors, etc. You'll find yourself pissed at some aspects of the school, all the while extolling all of its virtues. But it'll be that way anywhere, and you might as well do it in the Oxy Bubble.
So slap an "I (heart)(eagle) Rock" sticker on the car, and we'll see you out here. Make sure to tell your prospy host to take you to Leo's for a taco.
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Thank you, SO much, for the great description!
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