cal poly pomona or humboldt state? (renting, schools, living)

[sasquatch]

i am in between the two schools that offer my major, i have heard nothing good about pomona and as for humboldt all i hear is its a bunch of pot smoking hippies and its hard to find housing. are either of these areas good for a newly married couple to live and enjoy?

[Adriatica]

I'd start by looking at geography--do you prefer being in a more natural setting a bit isolated from large cities (Humboldt) or would you rather be in a suburban/urban setting with relatively close access to the greater LA area (Pomona)? They're polar opposites in terms of lifestyle.

I would guess that a young married couple might prefer Pomona, unless said couple is very much outdoorsy and prefers very small town living.

Cal Poly Pomona is a good school--not sure what you've heard about it? But it's a strong state school and a good place for a determined student to excel.

[bhcompy]

pomona is a good school. both cal polys are well respected and hold a more prestige over your general cal state school because of their technical focus(rather than, say, liberal arts or business) eventhough it is part of the cal state school program.

[CA central coast]

what's the major?

[Charles]

Pomona is in the LA Metro; Humboldt is not.

I would think the cost of living would be much less up there; not sure though. I have visited the CSH campus, it is beautiful.

Does either of you have to work? Might be easier in Pomona.

I guess we need a lot more details.

[ConsideringLA]

Agree with the pot smoking stereotype and reputation -- I always equated Humboldt with, ahem, smokers of the green leaf.

[sasquatch]

Originally Posted by CA central coast

what's the major?

i am going for business, but the reason we are in between these two schools is because she is going for zoology.

[bhcompy]

if you are wanting to go into the technology sector with that business degree, i would pick pomona. plenty of opportunities for good minors there in that field, or perhaps double majoring with a CIS/MIS degree as well

[sasquatch]

well to get more into it, we live in a small town right now, los osos so we are used to it but moving to a big city isnt a problem. we both need to work so we can afford living. one problem we have found living here is we have a dog and no one renting out a place allows pets

[Adriatica]

If you both need to work and you are majoring in business, Pomona seems like a bit of a better choice. Even for zoology, the LA area would have more intern/job opportunities, I would think. Have you been to the city and campus? That would probably help you decide.