Visit SF State - Word on the Street
Don't just take out word for it. Find out what SF State students and faculty are saying.
David Abella
Grad Student, Political Science/Public Administration
It's important to stay focused on your education in the classroom, but this campus offers so many more opportunities to learn about the world as you interact with the student body. Do your best to not leave any stone on this campus unturned. More from David Abella
Sergey Arzumanov
Undergraduate, Astrophysics and Russian
The professors at SF State are very diverse in their styles and approaches to their students and subjects they teach. More from Sergey Arzumanov
Megumi Fuse
Assistant Professor, Biology
At SF State, the classroom provides the venue for innovative teaching ideas, and provides a link with the scientific research community. I expect students to come out of my classes able to think critically, and to appreciate the contributions of scientific research to our understanding of biology. More from Megumi Fuse
Diane Harris
Professor, Psychology
When students are able to apply what they've learned to their lives, I believe we have accomplished some of the most important goals of teaching. More from Diane Harris
Herbert Leon Hatcher
Undergraduate, Sociology
At some universities, everybody walks the walk; you have to look a certain way. Here, it's so diverse, come as you want, be who you want. More from Herbert Leon Hatcher
Robert M. Hawkins
Undergraduate, Sociology
The award-winning speech and debate program... captures what makes SF State and San Francisco great — an open-minded, progressive and thriving community, full of people with unique perspectives on life. It rocks! More from Robert M. Hawkins
Ralf Hotchkiss
Director and Chief Engineer, Whirlwind Wheelchair International, San Francisco Urban Institute/Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
SF State is an innovative place, with older students whom I'm more likely to learn from because of their life experience. Most ideas incorporated into the designs of my chairs come from people whom I helped start in the design process. They encountered problems and came up with solutions. More from Ralf Hotchkiss
Charlotte Mårtén
Undergraduate, Journalism
I've always wanted to be a journalist because I love to write, but now I realize that you can actually help other people by informing others in the modern world about what's going on out there. More from Charlotte Mårtén
Toni Mirosevich
Associate Professor, Creative Writing
Here, people are willing to risk it, to go out on a limb, to try something different in the classroom, to honor traditional and nontraditional models of teaching. Students are allowed to find their own way in the classroom and unveil their own truths. More from Toni Mirosevich
Lauren Mishork
Grad Student, Elementary Education
I was drawn in by the diversity, the large student population and liberal views. SF State also offered an accelerated, four-year blended B.A. and credential program for entering freshmen called Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Education (LSITE). More from Lauren Mishork
Kenneth Monteiro
Dean, College of Ethnic Studies
SF State students are bright and energetic. They arrive with experiences as diverse as their ages, ethncities, cultures, political affiliations, (dis)abilities, genders, and identities. I enjoy teaching at SF State because I learn from everyone I teach. More from Kenneth Monteiro
Christopher Quock
Undergraduate, Zoology
...since there are many people from different parts of California, other states, and even other countries, it provides a perfect environment in which to form relationships or friendships with some really unique characters. More from Christopher Quock
Robert Smith
Professor, Political Science
San Francisco is a great city. It has a self-conscious, thoughtful kind of radicalism, and the University has reflected that. The diversity at San Francisco State allows you to confront the future in a way that you could not do in many other states. More from Robert Smith
Alison Victor
BA, Radio and Television
The Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts program... is well respected. I had a rock 'n' roll career for 13 years and played around the world. But I thought it was time to learn something else -- something that comes with a 401K, retirement, health insurance — grown-up stuff. More from Alison Victor
