alisha
there bomb... we have so many different fields that you can choose anything that you want to study
Robin
We have many world-renown areas of study that I think are underrecognized. I started out as and Interior Design major - a really difficult, time consuming major - that doesn't get much credit. There are lots of stigmas about the major, that it is really easy and pointless, but it is actually really hard. WSU has some of the best faculty for the program and I really learned a lot. The standards are really high too. I think that the image of partying overshadows the strong academics we do have.
Chelsea
The introduction classes are generally really big and chances are, the teachers won't know your name unless you make an effort. Upper division classes are more specialized and therefore smaller. I personally make sure that all of my teachers know who I am by going to officer hours or e-mailing them several times throughout the semester. When it comes down to submitting final grades I want them to know who I am. I'm a double major in psychology and human development specializing in adolescence with a sociology minor. My advisors and teachers are absolutely amazing and many of them are published researchers.
Kelsey
In the beginning level classes it it much harder to get to know your professors. However, once entering my major all of my professors know be my name and I feel comfortable going into their office hours to get help and advice. A lot of my classes are based on lecture, but the professors encourage discussion and comments from the class which really helps to cement the information in my mind. My major includes an undergraduate speech and hearing clinic where we, as seniors, have our own clients and come into contact with more professionals. We are supervised by a faculty member who helps us come up with therapy for our certain client. We also have team meeting where we give other students advice for their clients.
Amanda
Despite stereotypes, our school is definitely academically high achieving. We are a great research school and have fantastic education, communication, interior design, and more programs.
Bobby
My favorite class this semester would be Gened 110. I took it last year and struggled, and disliked everything about it. But this semester I have a really fun and funny teacher and great class-mates. It's easier to follow whats going on and to get involved. And my teacher speaks english this time. In all of my classes class participation is big. A lot of teachers count participation as a big chunk of your grade.
Devin
I want to be taught by professors and not books. That's all I have to say. We have some really great prof's and I hope our education improves.
Casey
People underestimate the strength of our academics here. Our school has some of the top communications and veterinary programs in the country. I also think most people enjoy the classroom atmosphere of our school. Some classes are large, but most are limited to less than 50 people so it's really easy to get to know you professors if you want to.
Katrina
I know all of my professors and their office hours. My favorite class is History of Rock and Roll, and my least favorite was environmental science. Homecoming and Greek Week are a big deal with tons of competitions. Grades are a high priority, especially among the Greek Community. I love my major, Communications. We have the best Communications school in the country, named after Edward R. Murrow. Also, we have the best study abroad options and the school works to keep it affordable.
Dan
Students here at WSU take their academics very seriously. Each student is required to meet with an academic advisor to discuss their classes for the upcoming semesters. The communications college is regarded as one of the most elite in the nation, as is the veterinary school. The General Education Requirements ensure that we do not only learn what is essential for our own major, but for knowledge in general to improve our quality of life.