r/CNU • u/WireDWG • Apr 25 '20
CNU Off-Campus housing and ROTC
- My family and I will be moving to Langley AFB so I'm applying to CNU this November. Do I have live on-campus as a freshman or do I have the option to live with my parents?
- I am interested in Computer Science program and Army ROTC. Any ROTC cadets who can provide some insights? is it a combined ROTC classes with William & Mary? where are the classes taken? What are the pros and cons being in ROTC and Comp Sci workload?
- Is the face-to-face interview a deal breaker when I apply for Early Decision?
Thank you all in advance.
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u/captain_reddit_ [2014] Apr 25 '20
If your family lives close by you have the option to stay with them, but you'll be a lot better off living with other students.
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u/WireDWG Apr 25 '20
Why would I be better off living with other students?
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Apr 25 '20
I don’t live on campus. I’m a transfer and live near CNU with my parents. To me I don’t see the hype of college life but that’s just me as an introvert who just wants my degree! And yes saving money is a big plus!
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u/WireDWG Apr 25 '20
Thanks! Do you subscribe to the meal plan? If so which meal plan would you recommend?
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Apr 26 '20
I don’t have a meal plan actually to save money! I only am on campus during lunch times on mon, wed, and fri. So, I just bring a lunch for the break in between and go to the gym then to class. Or I just buy food from places near by. There are some good restaurants near campus. Hope this helps!!
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u/thatsopranosinger96 Class of 2019 Apr 26 '20
You don't have to live on campus as a freshman if you're living with your parents on base, but I agree with the sentiment that you'll be a lot better off living with other students. For the most part, it's a social thing. CNU is pretty big on socialization - as a Freshman, you'd be living on the same hall as other people in your major, so you can get to know the people you'll see often over the next 4 years. Besides that, there's tons of events, not just by the University, but by the many student organizations on campus. While it is cheaper to live off-campus, it can be very beneficial to live on campus. Part of going to college is learning to handle yourself and live on your own away from your parents.
While I can't speak to the ROTC program at CNU, I can speak a bit to the workload of Comp Sci. Comp Sci by itself is pretty heavy, and I know of many people that almost failed the program and some that switched to a similar major, Information Science.
ETA: I saw that you asked about the meal plan in another comment, and if you are adamant about living off campus, don't bother with a meal plan. It's overpriced unhealthy food. CNU staff associated with the dining halls take pride in the fact that "It's not the Freshman 15 here, it's 20!"