Overview
Life is Exciting for Chapman University Students in the Heart of Orange County, California
Orange County, California is known worldwide for its diverse cultural and natural attractions. Chapman University, located in Old Towne Orange, attracts students who want to take advantage of all this area has to offer. Orange County's beaches, as some of the world's top surfing destinations, are primary points of interest in California, and are only 20 minutes away from the Chapman University campus. Also nearby are mountain and desert landscapes, as well as California's most exciting cultural attractions, Hollywood and Disneyland.
Students don't have to leave Old Towne Orange to have a good time, though. The historic district is full of cafes and shopping in a relaxed atmosphere, making it the perfect setting for college students. The college itself occupies 76 acres and is lined with palm trees, and its mixture of historical and modern buildings makes it one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation. Outdoor art displays and well-kept grounds beautify the city of Orange and provide a serene place to study.
In addition, Orange County is one of California's most important business and financial centers. Chapman students have the opportunity to work part-time or intern at high-powered companies, and the area has many career opportunities available to students after graduation. Whether students want a quiet study atmosphere, nearby surfing destinations, or exciting job opportunities, Chapman's dream location in Old Towne Orange can provide it.
Chapman Challenges Students to Achieve Their Dreams in Every Field, from Arts to Sciences
For students at many colleges and universities, the college experience is, at best, a step down the long road of achieving the things they hope to achieve in their careers. At worst, college can be an obstacle in the way of finally accomplishing goals. Chapman University's programs of study include degree-granting programs in liberal arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and business. In all of these areas, Chapman strives to make the university experience a time when students can actively work toward achieving and surpassing the goals they have set for themselves, instead of waiting until after college to begin reaching for their dreams.
The unique experiential learning philosophy at Chapman allows students to gain experience in their areas of concentration while they complete undergraduate degrees. Students studying sciences and social sciences have the opportunity to undertake faculty-mentored research in state-of-the art labs. Liberal arts and humanities students can design their own experiential learning projects, allowing them to take control of their education. Study abroad opportunities and other programs allow students to meaningfully interact in the business and academic worlds. These unique opportunities allow interdisciplinary learning as well, so for example, sciences students can enrich their education with liberal arts experience, and business students can venture into the social sciences.
Instead of trudging through a typical undergraduate program and putting off their careers until after they've obtained a degree, Chapman students begin as freshmen to realize their own visions of themselves.
Integrated Student Life Allows Students to Pursue Activities While Preparing for Their Careers
Students choose Chapman University because they want a unique environment in which to begin to pursue their careers and develop personally as well as academically. It is important that students have the chance to work toward these goals both in and out of the classroom, which is why Chapman is devoted to enriching student life in a way that allows students the maximum possible opportunities for success.
Through events, activities, and sponsorship of student organizations, Chapman's Department of Student and Campus Life focuses on the importance of a co-curricular learning experience. The university's over 70 student organizations help build community and identity. In addition, Chapman creates student civic engagement activities that allow students to develop a relationship with the surrounding community.
Student life at Chapman University is not just a series of activities - it's really living. Combined with opportunities for pre-professional career development and participation in student government, Chapman offers an uncommon variety of student life opportunities. It is the integration of these opportunities that makes Chapman really special. Students who participate in different kinds of activities and student organizations get a well-rounded, complete college experience at Chapman, not a fractured experience. This is because the university is dedicated to helping students define their identities and develop their interests along with their leadership and professional skills.
