u/Angqueque

Hi everyone, I’m an incoming transfer student planning to attend SJSU this fall for industrial design. I’m currently coming from Sacramento and trying to figure out housing.

My situation is a little specific; I may only stay for the fall semester (I’m considering reapplying to another school for spring), so I’m looking for something short-term or flexible, like subleases, month-to-month rooms, or 6-month leases. I am willing to discuss something more long-term once I hear back from the school I am reapplying to.

I’ve looked into on-campus housing, but the year-long license agreement makes it risky for me financially. Anyway, I had a few questions:

• Is breaking out the license agreement possible if I don't plan on staying the full year?
• Are subleases common around SJSU for fall?
• What areas should I look into (or avoid)?
• What’s a realistic budget for a shared room near campus?
• Any tips for finding flexible housing without getting scammed?

If anyone is looking for a female roommate or has a sublease available, feel free to message me. A little about me: I’m 21, clean, pretty quiet, responsible, and focused on school. I’m mainly looking for a stable, respectful living situation. Also, I would prefer a furnished room if possible.

Thanks in advance, I really appreciate any advice or info!

Hi everyone, I could really use some advice because I’m feeling extremely overwhelmed and running out of time to decide (May 1 deadline is coming up).

I’m currently a CC student (architecture major, switching to industrial design). I applied to transfer for Fall 2026 and I was accepted to San José State University for Industrial Design and was rejected from Cal State Long Beach for Industrial Design (i also appealed and got denied again).

Even thought I got into SJSU for the same major, CSULB was my top choice because of the location in SoCal. I visited the campus and loved it. I knew I want to be in SoCal. However, my main priority is industrial design, and getting the proper education.

Now I’m stuck between a few options:

Option 1: Go to SJSU

Pros:

- Direct path into industrial design

- Structured program, so I won’t worry about not being on track in my education.

Cons:

- Not in SoCal (not super excited about the location, but I might only stay one semester since I am reapplying to CSULB for Spring)

Option 2: Take a gap semester

Pros:

- Rest (I’m honestly very burnt out)

- I can work and save up money

Cons:

- Lose momentum

- No guarantee I get into CSULB or even SJSU again after reapplying

Option 3: Move to Long Beach anyway + attend Long Beach City College

Pros:

- Be in SoCal

- Build connections

- Cheaper classes

Cons:

- No guaranteed transfer to CSULB

- Expensive

- I would have to figure out housing + job(s) quickly

- Feels risky

Right now, I feel like logically, SJSU is the safest and most direct path for my academic career. However my biggest fears are wasting money going to SJSU for just one semester if I transfer. I also fear that if I take a gap, I’ll lose my motivation for school. And I fear the possibility of not getting into LB or back into SJSU.

If you were in my position, what would you do?