Western Michigan University Top Questions

The most popular organizations on campus are the Fraternity's and Sororities. I'm involved in Pi Kappa Alpha which is a new fraternity on campus. Besides parties Western Michigan's sporting events are the most popular things on campus. We have a hockey team who is ranked in the top 10 in the nation, so there games are always packed

The most popular organizations on campus are the Fraternity's and Sororities. I'm involved in Pi Kappa Alpha which is a new fraternity on campus. Besides parties Western Michigan's sporting events are the most popular things on campus. We have a hockey team who is ranked in the top 10 in the nation, so there games are always packed

The most popular organizations on campus are the Fraternity's and Sororities. I'm involved in Pi Kappa Alpha which is a new fraternity on campus. Besides parties Western Michigan's sporting events are the most popular things on campus. We have a hockey team who is ranked in the top 10 in the nation, so there games are always packed

WMU has a very extensive Greek life on campus. Sororities and fraternities have their own village where students live and have many social functions. There are also many student organizations in which new students can get involved. One of the largest organizations on campus is CAB(campus activities board).www.wmich.edu/cab/

The LGBT group is always doing things to raise awareness and many people are involved. The religious groups are also really popular. Sports are obviously a big part of campus life. The football team and the hockey team are really popular as well as the ultimate frisbee team oddly enough. Many people are involved with ultimate frisby and are really dedicated. I'm involved in the Lee Honors College, I help fundraise for certain events at the school and provide community service often. Students in dorms definitely leave their doors open because everyone's trying to meet new people and making new friends. Athletic events are a big deal, if students aren't at the event they're watching it on t.v. Guest speakers are popular only if the speech topic pertains to the student's major. Theater provides shows often enough that many students will catch a show at least once a month but not every single show. Being a freshman, most people my age aren't really into the dating scene. Dating is more casual and low key. I met my closest friends through living in the dorms. I knew a couple people from my hometown but I mainly hang out with people that live in my dorm. I also met a few friends through classes and that has stemmed great relationships. People stay up until 2am all the time, some possibilities would be playing video games, studying, watching a movie, drinking, anything really. It's not really an oddity to be up that late but it's not for everyone especially if you have an early class the next morning. Theres homecoming for football every year and a Western vs. Central game which is a huge rivalry, there's always a large celebration and preparation for that game. St. Patrick's Day is also an extremely large production within the Western community each year. People party Thursday, Friday and Saturday typically but most people don't go out every day of the weekend but it is definitely available. Fraternities throw parties every weekend so they are popular for that, but they are not necessary if you don't want to join. The last weekend I was at Western I went to Art Hop on Friday which is a small art show downtown and after that I went to a friends and we walked to a party close by. On Saturday I walked to a friends house for a party. There is often live music in downtown Kalamazoo that can be enjoyable, there's also art shows sometimes at the KIA and sometimes theater shows at Miller Auditorium. Dorms will also have activities planned sometimes like a game night or something the R.A.s come up with. Off campus I go to concerts, walk around in downtown Kalamazoo, go to friends' houses or apartments and shop.

There are a lot of things in Kalamazoo for you to do besides just things on campus. There are a lot of discounts that students can receive just by being a WMU student. A lot of restaurants offer specials for students, movie theaters, the bowling alleys, you name it. Also, Miller Auditorium offers shows all the time. Last year the broadway show Wicked came to WMU and students get half off of tickets! I met my closest friends in the dorms and through Greek life. People party at WMU just as much as any other school.

There are many student organizations some that have to do with similar interests among students, others are geared to help students be better prepared to land a job after graduation. There are also many bars/restaurants at or near campus if you want to go out and meet people

Some of the most popular student organizations/activities include Greek Life, intramural and club sports, and Registered Student Organizations like CAB (Campus Activities Board), and WSA (Western Student Association). I am involved with a Professional Business Fraternity, Phi Chi Theta, which keeps me very involved within the Haworth College of Business. All the social Greeks are centered around Fraternity Village Dr., which is a cul-de-sac of fraternity and sorority houses which makes for a pretty cool atmosphere if you decide to go Greek. Living in the residence halls last year was a great way to meet people and find my niche as a freshman. Depending on which hall you live in (I lived in Valley 1), most students are friendly and do keep their doors open. Almost all of the roommates I live with this year off campus, I met last year in my hall. Bronco athletics seem to get better and better and fall tailgating and football is a blast. We all know Western hockey is where it's at though. During Homecoming Week student organizations come together for awesome activities, including a Soap Box Derby, sponsored events before the game, and tons of FREE FOOD! You'll quickly learn that your favorite phrase as a college student is "free food." If the party scene isn't what you're after there's tons of stuff to do downtown Kalamazoo and in the Portage area. One memory that always stands out from freshmen year is when we packed into my buddy's car and road tripped to Chicago on impulse, spending the day wandering the city and hitting up Geno's East (the best Chicago pizza). Long story short, there's more things to do and ways to get involved than any one student can handle, which means there's no reason to ever be bored.

There are SO many groups and activities on campus. If you're interested in Greek life, there is a great Greek community. If you are interested in getting involved in sports, there are sports clubs and intramural sports. The Campus Activities Board brings talent and entertainment to campus. One of the best activities on campus is going to athletic events! WMU students get to go to athletic events absolutely free. Football, basketball, and hockey all have energetic and fun student sections. You will never find a lack of something to do at WMU.

Western Student Association is our student run government on Western Michigan University's campus and it holds events weekly, including meetings. WSA meets every Wednesday and is open to all students, which works out well because many of them end up getting involved with the organization in one way or another. Campus Activities Board (CAB) is also very popular on campus; they bring most of the celebrities to campus, including Nick Pike, Ludacris, and Jason Derulo. They are funded by money that enrolled students pay for in a fee that is included in tuition, and because of that most events put on by CAB cost $2 or less! They are fun and creative registered student organization to get involved in on Western Michigan Universities campus, and that is why so many students do! OutSpoken is also a large registered student organization on our campus. They are a group for LGBT students and allies. They hold events that pertain to their mission and close the gap on the stereotypes that still exist for LGBT students. They have the best in mind for all students and I think that is why so many students participate in OutSpoken. You don't have to be LGBT to join; straight students can be allies, which means that they stand for what the organization is doing and for LGBT students. Doors are always open in the resident halls and people are always willing to help. The dining halls hold an annual Thanksgiving feast that is held before school is let out for break and everyone attends. Around 12{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of our students are involved in a social fraternity or sorority and many are also involved in fraternitites for their majors, and for honors.