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Cal Poly

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BAcademics
B-Diversity
B+Guys
A-Girls
CAthletics
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Academics

“Some teachers are good and some are bad. Go to www.polyratings.com.”

Diversity

“This is one of the major things that people complain about in terms of Poly. The racial diversity of Poly is not very extensive. We are quite diverse in other ways, though. Religion, athletics, clubs, financial backgrounds all converge on campus. If you’re...”

Guys & Girls

“The girls at Poly seem pretty cool, and they are definitely looking hot.”

Athletics

“I personally love the IM sports.”
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Academics

Professors at Cal Poly come in many shapes and sizes. Some are exceptionally good, and some are exceptionally bad. Most are very good. The quality of professors really depends on the department. The English department, for example, is known for its small class sizes and professors who will not only know your name but also be willing to help you with anything, even other classes! This is a great opportunity for any one who wants to learn and get the most from their time at Cal Poly. On the other hand, the...

Diversity

Although many students feel that diversity is lacking on campus, it is an issue that the administration is very conscious of and striving to improve. This campus is lacking in African American students, but there is a very strong presence of Asian students, especially in technical and computing majors.

Even if student representatives of different ethnicities are lacking, the structure to accommodate them is ready and waiting. There are an array of multi-cultural clubs and organizations, whether...

Guys & Girls

According to guys, most girls at Cal Poly are pretty good-looking, if not downright hot. If you’re talking to girls, the guys are okay, mostly of all varieties. The reality is that there is someone for everyone here. Someone will fit the type you are looking for. There are gangsters, goths, cowboys and cowgirls, beach bums, nerds, skaters, and anything else in-between.

Due to the fact that the weather here is usually warm, a lot of skin is on display, which means that girls are more conscious about their...

Athletics

Poly is not exactly known for its athletics. Basketball and baseball air on local stations, but to be honest, few students actually attend games. The back page of the daily student paper is devoted to sports, but half of the time, the articles mourn Poly’s loss to yet another team from a bigger school. Heck, any school that actually needs a club whose purpose is to promote school enthusiasm (Poly has Rolling Thunder) probably isn’t doing well in the sports department. Nonetheless, there are exceptions. Our...
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