Grand Valley State University Top Questions

Grand Valley is a place for everyone. There are so many majors offered, and so many clubs available, any type of person can find their place at this university.

I have seen all types of people attend this school, but one's I would mostly not suggest are those that are looking for a strict party school. Grand Valley State does a very good job of policing on and off of campus and patrolling all parties and events that go on.

If you are a person who is not a fan of meeting amazing new people or a beautiful friendly campus then Grand Valley State University is not for you. Everyone should have an open mind to trying new things and meeting new people.

Students who are looking to fly under the radar and minimize their prescence on campus during their college career, with the exception of required course work and attendance, should no atten this school.

A person who even thinks that they may want a social life should not attend Grand Valley.

Anyone looking for a big city or party type of environment probably would not be as at home at Grand Valley as I am. It is fairly close to Grand Rapids, but its far enough away that it has such a country and calm feel to it. This school is not crazy or overfilled with parties, so I think that anyone looking for that in a school would not be as happy here.

The kind of person who isn't looking for community should not attend this school. Grand Valley stresses the importance of fellowship and there are an endless supply of organizations on campus. Also, someone who isn't interested in a well-rounded, liberal education should find another university, since Grand Valley believes in people who are educated in more than one specific area.

I honestly think anyone could attend this school. We have a dry campus, which means that alcohol is prohibited. However, if you're into the party scene there are off-campus parties. There's something for everyone to do at Grand Valley. As long as you don't mind the cold, snow, or taking a slightly long bus ride to Grand Rapids when necessary, then this school is good for you.

Someone who is only interested in college for partying. A close-minded individual who is not academically motivated or career-driven should not attend Grand Valley.

The type of person who shouldn't attend this school is someone who's expectations of college are to party. Grand Valley is a dry campus, and partying is not a staple of the college.

People who should not attend this school include heavy partiers and people who like big city life. Our main campus is in a very rural area, many students like to hike, bike and exercise. The city is close but we do not have a lot of city life around campus.

If you are looking for a large school with nothing but large lecture halls, a place to get lost and not know anyone, or a really small school, this is not the school for you. While Grand Valley is large, and at times it can be easy to blend in, it is small enough for one to get to know others and meet some great friends.

Grand Valley State University is a school for students who have a good work ethic to accomplish their goals, have an open mind to new ideas, and are friendly to others around them. Professors at GVSU are willing to put in time to help students make sure they get the grades they want, but students at GVSU have to work hard too. Also, GVSU emphasizes a liberal education to make students more aware of what is happening in the world and see different perspectives. Lastly, students at GVSU are friendly and always willing to talk to anyone.

Perhaps people who feel stranded easily. We are far from the main city, but there is an active life on campus, it just takes patience to appreciate it.

I think that anybody can attend GVSU if they wanted to. However, it takes a lot of effort and work to acomplish all that is required of you. If you do not wish to be a liberally educated student and want to just jump right into your profession then GVSU is not for you. I think that anybody who really sets their mind to it can do whatever they choose.

I would say anyone who wants to be a part of a school that has a small atmosphere but has all the advantages of a big school should attend.

There is not a single type of person that shouldn't go to this school. Grand Valley strives to be diverse and offers help to those students who may need extra help to get through the academic studies.

Any person who wants to learn a lot. Here we are taught a lot of diverse things. You have to be open-minded to the liberal education to get the most out of what you are paying for.

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This school is good for you if you wish to get a quality education for a some what inexpensive price. Its also good for you if you want to get the university experience at a low price. Some programs are far more competitive than others, however, so it can be a bit difficult if your major is in a fairly competition based field.