Occidental College

No I never attended the school, but live in the area. Its a great place to jog, walk, study, and even meditate/​pray (at the Interfaith Center). I’ve taken my toddler son here for walks, and even done some work at the library (free internet).
Unlike other LA schools like USC where I graduated and UCLA, where I used to live nearby, there is always parking in the Eagle Rock neighborhood making the school very accessible and friendly.
If you are looking to be a student I can’t offer much advice, but the campus is sure nice.

Nestled in a more residential part of Los Angeles is a great liberal arts college where scholars can get a great education from diverse classes, but also be close enough to the entertainment capitol of the world. If you’re looking for a school where the class size is small and you can interact with professors this is a great option. Check it out!

I had my wedding here, using the dining hall and the chapel. Each came with its own coordinator. Both Monica and Erica were a gem, always prompt with communication, and super helpful.
There are certain constraints due to this being a school (for example, I couldn’t bring the décor and liquor until Wednesday before the wedding), but the location was lovely, very photogenic, and everyone was top notch and professional. I’m a professional piano teacher, so the acoustics of the chapel were important to me. The chapel had amazing acoustics and hearing live music played there by my friends echo throughout the room was magical. No sound system required.
The buffet food got raves, even though Occidental’s pricing was the cheapest per head we found during wedding planning for an event the size of ours.

Every theater performance that I have been to has been exceptional. You can’t go wrong for a 20 dollar ticket to watch a wonderful show in a lovely theater.

It’s been a long time since I graduated and I wanted to finally leave one of many reviews for Occidental.
I first started attending Occidental in 2006 after a vacation in LA. My dad and I went down to two or colleges. Occidental was on the list along with UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, and a couple other smaller schools. This vacation definitely changed my life!
I tried to consider not just the name recognition or the notoriety of the school, but what I thought they could do for me. That was one of the biggest factors and how I wanted to choose a college.
UCLA was without a doubt the biggest and most prestigious school I went to along with Pepperdine. I liked both of those schools, the college campus, the clubs, and the housing, but what I didn’t like was the fact that I felt like a number rather than a person.
When I got to Occidental a review Cordinator walked me around and showed me the campus. We discussed classes, class link, athletic programs, and why Occidental was different than other schools.
Obviously I’m writing a review now and I attended and graduated from Occidental in 2011. I don’t know if Occidental is right for you or not, but I would definitely suggest at least checking it out and giving it a fair shot. That’s what I did and it changed my mind!

I was never a student at Occidental, but my mom lived two doors down from the Ridgeview campus entrance. I often took my mom in her wheelchair to sit under the olive trees on that side of campus.
Many times we enjoyed dinner in the cafeteria, it was a delightful change of pace for us being surrounded by so many students.
The campus is sprawling with many areas to discover, and explore.
Of course that President Obama attended Occidental adds to the charisma.
I’ve attended several concerts on campus as well, also in the same area near the Ridgeview entrance.

My school. My home for four years. I love it here. I know this school is amazing and I really do recommend checking it out. The food here is easily 5 stars. The professors deserve 10 stars. The students deserve 100 stars. Come. Visit. Talk with students. Its a great place.

I went to a football game at Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA on 9÷13÷2014. I’ve been there several times before. This time, as it was extremely hot, they moved kickoff from 1:00 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. I missed the first half but it was a wise decision. The game ended in a wild finish with the Occidental Tigers winning the game over the visiting Puget Sound Loggers by a score of 34 – 32. Puget Sound is from Tacoma, WA. Plus, I took photos.

I had my wedding with over 200 guests at the Collins House at Occidental College. It was so beautiful and went so smoothly that I will be forever grateful.
Occidental College knows what it is doing when it comes to throwing big events. The staff did an incredible job. They went out of their way to accommodate all of our requests, and were always wonderful to work with. We were so impressed with the catering staff. The food was delicious!
Occidental College was a great value compared to other venues. The per guest cost was less than half of many other venues, and came with such good food. They didn’t have any hidden costs, and never tried to over charge us.
Choosing Occidental College as our venue was one of the best decisions we made! Thank you Monica, Erica and your team!!!

I love almost everything about the campus of Occidental College– the grounds, the concert venues, the professors, the student body and the progressive vibe this institution imbues Eagle Rock/​Highland Park with.
* Nice hillside trails that lead up to Mt. Fuji
* Best pool east of the river. You can buy a community membership for use of their facilities.
*Great Arts and lecture series
*Great Bookstore for when you want to see what the «kids» are reading today on topics of global warming, sexual politics and econ theory.

I like the campus a lot. Like a little oasis. My son just started going here. So far do good. Had his first class today and he’s very excited. I can’t wait to visit him again. He, of course, wants me to stay away — which I will. But I told him if he needs anything just to give me a call.

Got to come here for a musical performance in the church. It’s a decent, modern style hall that’s very utilitarian and non-​denominational. Since the performance was during the evening, everything was dark and I couldn’t quite appreciate the beauty of the campus. However, what I was able to see seemed really nice… just what you’d expect from a small liberal arts college right? Anyway, Occidental definitely has a good reputation and look forward to checking out some more stuff here in the future!

The campus is beautiful as well as the church my cousin got married in. The food is ok. The stain glass in the chapel is so exquisite that the sun that day shone in beautifully as my cousin was getting married.

Great fruit smoothies!!!

NOW I HAVE THE PHOTOS to show you! My second wedding photography coverage at Occidental College! The photos I posted are very informative and helpful. The details of the wedding venue at Occidental College are well captured. See for yourself!

Located in Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles, Oxy student are filled with pride of their beautiful campus. The campus is nestled in the middle of a neighborhood filled with American Bunglow style house, quaint porches setup as outside sitting rooms, and unique landscaping that shows creative minds with a knack for color. The campus was quiet and had few students walking around but plenty of contractors busy completing their expansion task. It seems like a lot of California Universities and colleges are updating their facilities. Their student dining halls and student store were impressive. In the Student store on the check out desk I even found a brochure titled Obama’s Self Guide Tour of all the place the seating president went during his stay at Occidental College. Although my stay was short, what I did see and experience at the school was worth an additional visit.

Went here. Lived here. Learned here. Met people here. Played some rugby here. Experienced here. Left here. Came back here. Left here again. Came back again.
Each time, Occidental holds itself amongst the most beautiful places I’ve been filled with provocative people on the cusp of pushing limits and boundaries of our society at large. Very good decision for me to make this school my «home» for so many years.
All within the confines of «traditional» working class Los Angeles neighborhoods like Eagle Rock and Highland Park, which grounds the campus in a reality many other academic settings cannot recreate.

I have friends that attended this fine institution and I live right down the street from this fine institution. I take my dog here for walks all the time and the campus is always clean and full of squirrels. Oh my dog loves squirrels. Too bad I can’t let him go off leash here. Bandit would LOVE IT but no dice.
The students that live in the local housing complexes are quiet, polite and well groomed. Sure every now and then there will be a wild party, but few and far between.
Come here and get your smart ON!

«Oh, you want to become a dentist?»
«Did you occidentally apply?»
Anyone who thinks they’re being clever… sheesh. You’re not. Oxy students and alum have heard every «joke» out there in regards to the name. Thanks.
While not widely known (okay, recently a few more people know the name since someone named Barack Obama went here for a few years) those in the loop know Oxy to be a great school with an amazing location and top notch academics. Oxy is top ranked on lists compiled by U.S. News, Princeton Review and pretty much every college list!
While a small, liberal arts school isn’t for everyone, it was perfect for me. I knew I wanted a smaller school but in a larger city. Is Middlebury a good school? Why yes, I wanted to go there. Rural Vermont? Not so much. An issue I had with so many schools I applied to was the location. Granted you go to college to learn, but I also wanted opportunities which Los Angeles definitely has. A+ for location.
The campus itself is gorgeous. The buildings (for the most part) meld together perfectly and the grounds are meticulously cared for. Who else can say they regularly saw filming done at their school? Movies, TV shows, you name it! Additionally, there are always improvements being made on the campus. A brand new multi-​use complex with a gym, class rooms and residences was completed in 2008 and some of the historic buildings have been renovated during the 4 years I was a student here.
My senior year I was fortunate enough to do sociology research with grad students at UCLA. Quite the opportunity. While a small school, Oxy has huge connections. In addition to numerous research opportunities, Oxy has a great study abroad program and even offers a semester at the United Nations! Oxy’s UN program is a one-​of-​a-​kind opportunity that allows students to intern at the UN in New York. Pretty sweet!
An Oxy degree will leave a huge hole in your wallet but it’s well worth it. It’s even ranked as a «Best Value» by one of the reports. So if you’re looking for a valuable degree, a great academic and personal experience and memories to last a lifetime, you just might want to check out Oxy. Best 4 years of my life =)

I didn’t attend this school but I visited quite often and I loved it.
–Lots of women (the female to male ratio is out of control)
–Lots of social events
–Nice people
–Co-​Ed Dorms
Mix that all together and you got yourself and good visit.