Academics

The focus of this school is on the natural sciences, and the offerings in this department shine. If you want to take a class in Forestry or in Botany, this is the place to do it. Not all of the teacher's I've had were equally academically rigorous, but I did feel that I learned something from all of my classes. I went to community college before transferring to Humboldt, and the academics here are certainly greater than at the community college level. However, I'm also sure that the academics aren't up to par to a school like UCLA or something like that. I'd say that the academics are probably comparable to all the other cal states, with the school's emphasis being on the natural sciences.

Classes are definitely different than high school. You learn new things and get multiple perspectives and opinions. Just go to class, on time, pay attention and ask questions if you need help.

So far I have had great teachers who are willing to help and put in extra hours just so you understand the material better.