James Madison University Top Questions

The best thing about James Madison University is how genuinely nice the students are. I remember an openhouse that I attended, we were on a campus tour and somehow veered away from the tour group and were trying to find the HHS building and had no idea where that was. We stopped a group of college students who were more than happy to guide us in the right direction and even walk us there if we had wanted. When I attended openhouses at other schools I just didn't see the same kindness I was shown at James Madison.

I love my art teachers. They inspire me and challenge my creativity as well as my ability. They teach me new, economical ways to make art, including how to make materials from nature and new ways to express myself.

The best thing about JMU is that it is community-focussed. From the first week of Freshman Orientation, the faculty, staff and students here are determined to make students feel like they are involved in the greater community. Without this community atmosphere, JMU would be a very different place.

My school is the only one in Connecticut that offers a School Health Education Masters. I believe health education is a critical component of children?s education and my responsibility to provide that material in the best way possible. Ideally, health education begins in the home where children learn from their parents/guardians. However, not all parents/guardians have the knowledge to prepare/educate their children about healthy behaviors and the importance of healthy choices. Therefore, it is imperative that I possess the necessary skills to pass on all of the information that I wish for my students to receive.

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The best abotu our school is the environment that we have at JMU. We are a welcoming community and have so many opportunities. One of the best opportunities we have is our study abroad programs, particularly the short term programs. They go to every country and offer an amazing chance to see another culture.

The overall campus. It's absolutely beautiful.

Students manage to balance exercising well, studies, and social life to stay happy and well balanced.

The best thing about JMU is the availablity of the professors. They are extremely easy to speak with and want to help the students in any way possible. They encourage the students to talk to them.

I enjoy the school spirit and our football team. We almost made it all the way last year and the students feel so unified at the games. I love how everything else falls away when we are all rooting for the same team to win.