Grand Valley State University Top Questions

What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about Grand Valley State University?

Taylor

All of the opportunities my advisor has set me up with!

Justin

When I talk to my friends about my school the thing that I talk about the most is the broad learning experience. Each major has courses designed specifically for that discipline, but they also structure the major in a way that makes you broaden your horizens and give you a more complete education.

Andrew

Having the Pew campus right downtown Grand Rapids, and the Allendale campus only about ten miles away, it makes for a lot of fun opportunities outside of the university.

Olivia

Grand Valley State has the friendliest people in one whole area. Surrounding oneself with people who are kind hearted and supportive is key to exceling in college. I am proud to say that the people are GVSU make me feel welcome and cared for. It could be the smallest gesture, like a smile from a stranger passing by or a helping hand while walking to class. GVSU has people who care about others and are not afraid to show it. I never feel alone walking around campus because I am greeted repeatedly with a kind face and a warm smile.

Elizabeth

I brag about the extracurricular activities and opportunities to participate as a collective student body, rather than just an individual, with community service activities, intramural sports, and many other organizations.

Cheyanne

the teachers are extremely knowledgeable of each subject I've taken. They have a ton of diverse clubs and sports that appeal to different students' interests.

steven

During the first few years of my undergraduate studies, I was heavily involved in campus clubs. During this time, I was elected Vice-President of the Linux Users Group, and then the next year, I was elected President of the Computer Science Club.

Victoria

I tell them about the beautiful campus that my school has. We also have a huge amount of resources available, from many different places to eat on campus (with a variety of food!) to a huge library with every book you could imagine. The professors are, for the most part, great here, they really value the opinions of thier students. Also, if you have a problem with a certain professor, you can rate them at the end of the semester, and they receive your critiques, which is helpful for everyone!

Julie

I brag about the location of the campuses. They are easy to get to. There are a lot of options when it comes to tutoring at no cost.

Josh

I tend not to brag about my school because all of my friends talk about parties. Therefore I am left with nothing to brag about.

Jacqueline

I like how clean and safe our school is. It is well landscaped and easily accessible at all times of the year. The education is personal.

Jorge

The fact that is a big school and with high academic standards. Also very expensive to that matter and well herd of. Many students to interact, multiple activities, clean campus, excelent bus transportation. Teachers welling to teach and students get the education they are paying for. The location is convenient and well built. Very proud to be a Laker Blue!

Sarah

I brag about basically everything at my school. For example, I brag about the general atmosphere being very friendly and accpeting. My school is very clean as well and moderately new. The food is delicious and available around campus. Mostly though, I talk about how, as a general whole, people are nice and not judgemental.

Marissa

I brag about how GVSU has a friendly environment because of how appealing the bright colored flowers look while walking to class in the fall and how beautiful the frosted trees look in the winter. Also, I tell everyone about the compassionate professors that work to help their students accomplish their career goals through individual attention during office hours or during class. In addition, the organized activities that GVSU puts on their website for students to attend brings the students all together. From Laker Late Night to going to watch the team sports, there is something for everyone.

Heather

The financial aid staff at this school is the most efficient I've ever had. They are much easier to work with than lots of other colleges I've been to. The professors are also more caring about my education as well.

Katrina

It's the second hardest school in Michigan to get into.

Amber

Majority of my friends are from my childhood in Chicago. When they ponder about life at GVSU, I tell them, "There is so much to do and so little time. This is academically and socially. My life feels complete" And it all makes sense to them when they calculate how many times I call; the world i live in is very fulfilling.

Matthew

We are really great at sports, dominating teams in our leauges and competing for Division II championships

Ashley

I would have to say the different site visits we get to visit to help see what we would be doing after we graduate. Also I would say that our teachers are pretty caring and are always there to help you out with your academics. Also, our sports teams are really good at our school.

Sannita

How it's a liberal arts school with plenty of courses to selective from. Not only does it offer so much as of courses, but the school offers a great academic support which makes sure you succeed in your academic work. Unlike some school they will actually reach out to you offering to attend classes and get help to boost up your GPA. I would ultimately brag about the support the school offers making sure you're comfortable with the school and most importantly be successful in all the courses taken.