Educational diversity and strong academic programs bring many students to the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. The school 鈥減rovides an array of opportunities to suit anyone.鈥 鈥淭he accelerated programs in dentistry, law, and pharmacy鈥 are a big hit, as well as the 鈥渁mazing co-op program for engineers鈥 and the 鈥減restigious speech and language pathology program.鈥 The 鈥渇our year guarantee鈥 for some majors and the time and money saved by finishing earlier than other schools鈥 programs is the deciding factor for many. 鈥淭he Elementary Education program appealed to me because I would get my teaching credential and degree in four years, rather than five or six.鈥 Another reason people choose Pacific is the appeal of 鈥渧ery small鈥 and 鈥渋ntimate鈥 classes. One student says this allows for 鈥渢he proper and necessary attention that I need in order to succeed academically.鈥 鈥淧rofessors know you by name, and they are very involved and helpful.鈥 This 鈥渆mphasis on close relationships between staff and students鈥 shows that Pacific is 鈥渁 school that truly cares about each student鈥檚 education.鈥 A good deal of students describe professors as 鈥渆xtremely challenging,鈥 but also 鈥渆xtremely motivating.鈥 鈥淭hey encourage me and push me to put 110 percent effort in everything inside and outside the classroom.鈥 Another student confirms that each class is 鈥渕anageable but requires effort.鈥 If needed, assistance is readily available. 鈥淭here is always someone around who can help you and plenty of tutors.鈥 鈥淭here are so many resources in place to help students succeed, that it鈥檚 practically impossible not to do well.鈥 Although the cost may seem high, several students did benefit from 鈥渁 lot of financial aid.鈥