CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

[levoila]

Hi, everyone! I am getting ready to submit my application to CSULB's EL-MSN program--who else is applying?

Also are there any current students or graduates from this program out there? What do you think of the program--can you offer any advice?

Thanks!!

[JennNicole]

Hi pandora12,

I also have some questions for you regarding the ELM program at CSULB. I attended the orientation in June and found it a little outputting... Based on your experience, do you feel that you were adequately trained prior to starting clinicals, or did you feel like you were simply "thrown to the wolves", so to speak? I have heard so many different things regarding this program and its manageability that my head is starting to spin slightly. Also, did you commute to campus or live nearby? I am planning on doing the former, and I have heard that other students have done the same and were reasonably successful, but from your own perspective, do you think it is realistic given the workload? Also, how many breaks do we get during the program? I recognize that we do not get much time to breath, but did you feel like you had any downtime at all to de-stress? I appreciate your input! Hope all is well!