Central Washington University Top Questions

I wish I would have know that it can be difficult to find and register for classes (some quarters).

I wish that I had known just how much down time there was and what I mean by this is I wish that I had come here for maybe a week to see what life is like outside of classes when we have fee time.

What I wish I had known before attending Central Washington University, is my desired major. Entering as a freshman, I had no idea as to what my major would be. Recently I have decided to major in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources, but consequently, Central Washington does not offer any further education in pursuing my Masters in Business Administration (MBA). I am very thankful for the experience I gained at Central Washington, but I do wish I didn’t have to leave to continue my education.

I wish I had known how to manage my time.

I personally wish that I would have known more people before coming to school. Being a shy person it was very difficult to make friends at first and loneliness was at times overwhelming. I also wish I had known that if I had just gotten involved more with sports and volunteering I would've been able to make the friends that I have much quicker. Once I put myself out there meeting people was easy.

I wish I had known how much I would enjoy life here! The students and faculty are friendly, classes are small, and the weather is great. There is no shortage of adventures for us outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled in a valley between mountain ranges, hiking trails abound in and arround Ellensburg. Snoqualmie pass is 45 minutes from the campus, and offers discount season passes to CWU students. The Rec Center provides rentals of outdoor equiptment including snowshoes, rafts, and climbing gear for a small charge.

Before I came to Central Washington University, I wish I had known more about the major/minor I wanted to pursue. Time flies by so fast when you begin following your major, and if I had been more prepared it would have been easier to choose the right classes and schedule the right meetings with an advisor. This period of time as a student is so crucial, and it is important to make the best of the time of you have, because getting the best out of your education is all that matters.

I wish I had known or realized that not all of my classmates are attending school for the same reasons. My goals are to do the very best that I can, with the hope that I will be able to make a difference and help other people. Not everyone has these goals. Many people are attanding collage so they can feel independant and have fun. It does not appear as if many of them actually think about the future or anyone but themselves. I have found this fact alarming and disappointing.

Central Washington University has a location that is secluded from major cities, so a creative approach to how one spends their free time is vital. If outdoor activities are not of interest, it would be best to have some reliable transportation to go to either Seattle or Yakima to do things such as shop or get away from Ellensburg.

I wish I would have know just how nice the facilities are at the school. Everything is beautiful and the people are quite friendly.