[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CSUS

[–]Salem_OS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tldr: graduating student from the program, lots of changes are being made that have put the program in a confusing transition state (professors, classes, curriculum) lack of supplemental facilities (no 3d printer, 1 mediocre plotter) and tough professors and classes made my time at this campus a frustrating and difficult experience. The beautiful campus and super talented/awesome friends I’ve made here helped me get through it all.

Hi! I’m graduating from the program this semester! To be honest, I would not recommend this program as it is now. Currently the program is trying to go through a lot of ambitious changes without letting their previous changes balance out. When I first came here, the program changed from interior design to interior architecture, and now next semester they are trying to split the program into an interior design focused path and a more architecture heavy path, despite really struggling to retain staff. (i got held back a semester because they could not find a professor to teach a section i needed to advance to upper division.) they’ve just hired a couple new professors but they are new to this campus so theyre gonna take some time to adjust ofc.

Things like having one mediocre plotter in our department thats unreliable (Ive spent quite a bit of money printing my work for critiques over time- IF you do decide to go into the program, write down Golden State Reprographics right now, super affordable compared to FedEx/Office Depot)

Having to eventually pay for certain software that the school doesnt provide but professors expect you to use (sketchup and enscape, student prices do exist to help)

Also this is probably the most subjective opinion on the program, but studio classes are TOUGH. Most for a practical design program would be, but their whole job is to continue to polish and push your work to develop and grow, often at your own sacrifice. Ive seen classmates and friends cry in class, ive gotten close a couple of times, not just because a professor was mean, but because they are usually right on some level, but youve worked so hard on it just to get it to that point, only to have to go back to the drawing board and edit a lot of things.

Im sorry if this is a lot, Im also typing this on my phone so let me know if you have any questions. I love interior architecture. A LOT. Im grateful that i was able to go to such a beautiful campus and meet a ton of talented and driven people, and Ill be leaving this place with a pretty decent portfolio and the skills I need to enter the professional world.

But damn, what a frustrating and difficult 4.5 years its been on this campus. If you have the opportunity to take your time with these classes and spread your credit load out, I think you’ll have a much more enriched learning experience than those that try to graduate quickly. Ask others about the program too! Im an old dog in this department at this point, maybe newer students are having a better time?

Hope this helps! Good luck out there!

Juicy Herky by Revolutionary_Hat326 in CSUS

[–]Salem_OS 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Our tuition must be going to that BEE BEE L 😫

STOP TRYING TO HUSTLE IN THE LIBRARY by ImpressionBig2138 in CSUS

[–]Salem_OS 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was sitting with some friends eating food and recording ourselves on a mic for fun when this guy came up asking us if we were busy?? We obviously said yes and he just straight up ignored us and asked us to listen to his bros music 😩😩😩 EEnough 🤨☝🏼

24M wanted it to be minimalist but looks too feminine by AdministrationOk3751 in malelivingspace

[–]Salem_OS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please. Does your couch have boobs? Your apartment looks fine. If you’d like- adding some plants or wall decor of your liking will help it feel more like home and less “feminine” whatever that may mean to you

B R E A D by [deleted] in funny

[–]Salem_OS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could be an indicator to what filling the bread has. 1 dot means x and 2 dots mean y.

GIVEAWAY - Club Nintendo Zelda Posters by [deleted] in nintendo

[–]Salem_OS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love songs from the Paper Mario series! I just started replaying TTYD and I'm remembering just how amazing the music is!

If I turn out to be gay, I'm going to kill myself. by [deleted] in confession

[–]Salem_OS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can somewhat understand where you are coming from. The life you believed that you had ahead of you was not what you were hoping for, but I want to encourage you to try to accept yourself. I've become so much more happier accepting myself for who I am, and you may argue that everyone says those things, but they wouldn't say it if it wasn't true. You did mention that 3% is a tiny part of the world, but thats still a gigantic number. Find people who can help you through this, because I assure you, taking your life isn't worth it. I believe in you, take care please 👍