Grand Valley State University Top Questions

The type of person that should attend this school should be open-minded, hard-working and willing to try new things. I came from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and I thought that I would be treated differently because of it. Instead I found people from all over the world and willing to share their experiences with me. This is a great place for someone that wants something different and wants to experience something they're not used to.

Any person can attend this school. Even though campus is based in the relgious/conservative side of Michigan no one here is judged for being anything else. GVSU prides itself on being diverse. If you like to be in at a University that has small classes and is just a 10 minute drive from one of the biggest cities in Michigan then GVSU is for that person.

Anyone who wants a good education. I transferred here and feel that at Grand Valley you are challenged and receive an education on par with larger universities.

Any kind of person should attend this school. All are welcome and everyone is friendly.

People that are driven. Wnat to be socially involved. Get a grat education and have friends that are dependable.

A student who would like to receive one on one attention in the classroom and wants their views and opinions heard. This is a smaller school, and Grand Valley provides a liberal education, so be prepared to be taking courses you would never otherwise take. Be ready to be focused on a broader education level and that your interest will come first. Don't be afraid to stand up for change.

Someone who is focused on getting their degree because there is not too much else to do out here.

Someone who wants to have the whole "goi ng away to school" experience

Anyone looking for good preparation for the real world.

Someone tolerant of conservative attitudes, even if they hold liberal ones. Someone who wants a degree for a teaching, engineering, or medical career, or a technique driven education in art and design. Someone looking for a beautiful campus, luxurious dorms, and a place with a lot of special interest groups.