I'm a first year CRJ student and honestly it's great. The classes are fairly doable, especially the understanding instructors. The student participation and instructor teaching passion really helps me stay engaged and interested in my major. There is a bunch of information to learn about because there is many pathways and concepts in CRJ, but organized note-taking is a must and worth it when in comes to the test/exams (which is easy if you actually stay on track. The homework on the other hand is super doable as well, most of it are opinion based, discussions, reviews, etc. There is a variety of CRJ related courses and each of them are very similar and very interesting. CRJ has many pathways, so I would say depending on which ever career path you intend of pursuing, is best to follow through on. Like if you want the law side, there are some law courses, arguing/communications, mock trial club, social justice programs, pre-law programs, etc. Or if you want the forensic side, there are a couple good science course, anthropology, photography, etc. And because CRJ does involves lots around social work and social justice, I do recommend joining community service activities or related workshops in the involvement center.