West Virginia University Top Questions

Mostly but keep in mind there is every type of person here. You just have to make the effort to find them otherwise you're stuck with a lot of people who are very similar, especially freshmen.

it does have a very awsome party scene but it also has toons of other things to participate in other than drinking, it also is located in the sweet town of Morgantown which is nowhere near being a boonie part of WV

depending on what sporting event is in.

for most students yes for me no

Most of the people that attend WVU do all the things mentioned before.

Some, not much though.

I don't think the sterotypes about the state or the university are entirely accurate. Sure, the state may have its fair share of hicks, but there are also well-educated and successful people who call West Virginia home. Also, the state is gorgeous and its beauty is a well kept secret. As for the university, there are parties and clubs but everyone is not always in a drunken stupor. With about 30,000 students there is a huge mix of people and personalities. You can party as much or as little as you want - which I think is the same at any college of university.

yes

very. very accurate.

Yes and No. This is a party school, but in the four years I have been here that has dramatically toned down. And this is a great school with great programs and many students come here for those reasons. Yes, it is rather easy to get in, but that does not belittle the education you can receive.

some

Yes, there are a lot of parties, and a lot of bars, but if you're smart about balancing work and fun you will do fine.

I dont't think it is anymore accurate than at any other school. College and partying is how you make it... if you're responsible and serious about school work you can balance yourself. You know the nights you can go out and the nights when you should stay in because of a big test or and important morning class the next day.

Yes, and it's hard to find non-alcoholic friends.

They are somewhat accurate.

This is partially true. I'm not a redneck, I'm from New York and I have a very different view of the school. If you come here, you will see those who you could consider "redneck", as you are in an appalachian area, although this is not the standard. There are actually a lot of people from New Jersey who attend WVU. Also, we do party a lot, like every night for most people. Unfortunately I don't usually get to go out during the week due to my heavy course load from the biology department. Classes are usually not optional. Although there are large class sizes for lower level courses, the implementation of the "PRS Clickers" has made attendance taking really easy for professors. Those who miss class usually fail, therefore eliminating them from the major or the school in general. I feel like WVU is similar to most large schools except that it's really friendly here and the parties are awesome!

First of all, the stereotype about West Virginians' education as a whole is totally not true. There are many smart and succesful people from and in the state. The party school stereotype may be true but you cannot believe just because it is in the Princton Review. The Review is not connected to Princeton University at all. It compiles its list from a series of surveys that in no way are scientific. However, there is a very active party and nightlife around campus if you choose to engage in it. Unfortuanatly, the parking stereotype is very true. Depending on what time of day you need to be on campus, it can be very hard or slighly expensive to park on a daily basis.

Yes and no.

Not really. We know how to party, but we know when to stay in and study.

ALL stereotypes have to be based on something, so, if one looks hard enough, one can find these people. However, the vast majority of people are not, to a degree.