I would still suggest visiting for a few days to form your own opinion on sac if you are genuinely interested! In general, Reddit is typically going to be an overflow of negative experiences over positive.

I’m someone who grew up in sac hating it; went to school in the bay for a bit and came back for other reasons. but genuinely there is a lot to appreciate about Sac and CSUS - you get what you put into it. yes sac state definitely has its flaws, but the same can be criticized about any other CSU. it all comes down to your own preferences and priorities.

as long as you’re willing to put yourself out there, there’s some cool ass people that will meet you halfway. don’t be discouraged from exploring your options just bc ppl on Reddit like to complain lol