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Intro

Listen up, Shmoopers—I know you've probably heard various people and places brag about being the "the best of both worlds." Well, I'm here to inform you that whether they realize it or not, they're talking about me. Don't believe me? Alright. Let's say you're a city fanatic, desperate to feel the heat of that concrete jungle, and need to be in a town that hustles and bustles just as fast as you do.

Doesn't Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, just scream "perfect fit" for you? Conversely, what if you're more into the relaxing scenery of huge mountains and green pastures?

I've got both. You can find my fellow Matadors gallivanting around the San Fernando Valley just outside my four walls…or you can find my students lounging on Oviatt Lawn, which is in front of a library so beautiful it's served as the backdrop to, like, a million films and TV shows.

Just stay away from my infamous school squirrels. They're my unofficial mascot, and just a tad bit protective over me and my perfect duality.

Sound like a dream? Well, look no further, because here I am. It may be hard to believe, but I'm just about as good as it gets. I've got countless fraternities and sororities, academic clubs, academic recognition, on-campus concerts, festivals, a diverse student population…and I'm super close to Magic Mountain. Score.

Name

Matty the Matador. He's everywhere, and he's your friend.

Hometown

Everyone's either heard of, or knows about, "the Valley." It's this enigmatic, massive metropolis where the greater Los Angeles area comes to a full-blown explosion of diversity. It gets hot, it gets crowded, but it sure gets entertaining. Take a place like the San Fernando Valley, throw in a college-friendly city like Northridge, and you get me—this city's prized jewel. You may even get to hear a valley girl accent or two. Like, omg.

Birthdate

1958

Body Type

Tan. Athletic. Fond of wearing giant sunglasses and tank tops. Probably seen rollerblading around campus. Haven't you ever heard "California Dreamin'"?

In all seriousness, I've got almost 34,000 undergraduate students. Yes, you heard that right. Add about five thousand grad students, and you've got a lot of eager-to-learn Matadors.

Luckily, my campus is so large and spacious that you'll never feel crushed and overwhelmed by its massive student population. Aside from the occasional class that requires a lecture hall, once students get into the upper-division courses, they're often on a first-name basis with the professor.

Avoid rush hour in the parking lot and stay indoors when it's 100+ out, and you'll soon see that the abundance of students as a good thing. That just means more people to bond with over that killer chem final.

Current Living Situation

Unlike most places, you're not required to live on campus your first year. Which is awesome. You can save a bunch of money living at home for a little while longer. Here's hoping your parents are cool with all those late nights, right?

I'm pretty much in the center of the Valley, so at most, I'm thirty minutes away from you no matter where you live in LA. Most people commute, and that's why I've got such great parking options for you.

I've also got several apartment complexes within walking distance to campus. As far as dorms go, they'll be some of the best you've seen. They basically look like condos, and thanks to the sunny California heat, most of them even have pools. I've got around-the-clock security, gardens to stroll through, and balconies that overlook those lovely pools.

Best of all, there's enough nearby and on-campus food spots to keep you in a semi-permanent, delicious food coma. (Psst…show your CSUN ID, and you're likely to get that college discount.)

Relationship Status

Here's the thing. I don't know if you've heard or not, but here at CSUN, I'm really happy-go-lucky when it comes to the whole college rivalry thing. Maybe it's the Valley heat, but my Matadors just don't really root against anyone. I'm all about positive reinforcement, folks.

However, I can't help but feel a little extra pride when my Matadors beat out certain opposing schools. Ever heard of UC Santa Barbara? They're not too happy with me, considering my men's soccer team knocked them out at the NCAA tournament a few years ago. Don't hate the player, UCSB, hate the game.

You should apply to me if...

you're planning on becoming a famous Hollywood star or an accomplished CFO. I've got some of the best and the brightest within my community, and I'll show you a good time along the way…just wear some sunscreen.

Website

http://www.csun.edu