Central Michigan University Top Questions

The worst thing for me is having to walk to class uphill in the snow in the fridgly cold weather. I can tolerate the snow but it is a little much when it snows everyday for 5 months straight.

How social events are mostly accompanied by alcohol. Not only can this be very dangerous, but I think it is important for students to learn how to communicate with others....sober.

I absolutely hate how so many people associate "Central" and "party school." I don't party or contribute anything at all to this stereotype, and it hurts me whenever I hear people talk about how my school is a party school. I love Central for what it is, for the city, the campus, the town; and I hate thinking people can't get past the fact that some students take advantage of the campus.

The camp[us police and area law enforcement, they overreact to everything and are very invasive

It is unfortunate that the economy has macdxe it nearly implssible yo get any music scholarships.

I can't think of anything wrong with the school. I guess the worst part is the location. There's not much available for shopping within walking distance.

The only thing that could be considered "not so great" was the basketball team.

I think that it would have to be a combination of the length of time my program is taking and the extreme finacial demands this length of time demands. The education program takes at least 5 years to complete without going in the summers, and during these summer "off" your working to pay for the next year. I would like to see some sort of a fast track program to cut down on time, and money for future students.

They offer Student Teaching abroad but it is very expensive and does not accomodate single parents

The amount of alcohol! CMU is widely known as a "party school"

CMU is in the middle of nowhere. The nearest "town" is 15 minutes away, and you can drive through it and not even realize you were there. It makes shopping difficult because you have such limited choices, but it forces you to be creative.

The limited amount of parking on campus for students that live off-campus. Not being able to find a parking spot on campus can be very difficult and frustrating during school hours.

There is much diversity in at Central. Most of the students that attend Central are similiar.

The overall quality of my education

Not enough emphasis on the academic part of the school.

The worst thing about my school could be that it is not the place for everyone. I mean, personality-wise. Central Michigan University is a very out-going, positive, engaging environment. Students are encouraged to get involved and usually do.

The winter weather because it makes it hard to drive to class and go places.

The cold winters.

Administration keeps secrets, a lot of things happen at our school that are kept low key. One faculty had sex with a quarter of the soccer team and they want to keep it a secret so he can get a job later?? CMU wants to put in a good medical school, but current faculty wanted to strike, they don't show it, but they are afriad it will flop because of the near strike fallout.

Lack of cultural events and intelligent discussion. CMU is your tupical midwest school in a pretty rural area where school is not hard to get through and time is spent attending the rotation of 5 or 6 various bars in the town 4 nights a week. It is not culturally or personally enhancing and now that I live in New York City I can see that. I was a full time varsity athlete and barely studied and still graduated with honors. I wish i was more challenged.