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WMU provides a "just right" feeling for students. The campus is not too small and not too big. There are activities and groups for just about everything that you could imagine! Everybody can find something to do that they will enjoy.

The best thing about the school is the location and the main campus itself. Kalamazoo is only 2 hours away from Chicago and 2 hours away from Detroit. This ends up being a great melting pot of comprising of students mainly from Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. The campus has the opportunities to have the 300 person lecture hall style of learning or the 25 student lectures that are more personalized. This allows for students to get the college experience they are looking for. The one thing I wish I could change is the fraternity system. It comprises of only about 2{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the students but has the potential to be much better in the very near future.

Western Michigan University is the perfect place for me. We have over 25,000 students enrolled but the campus and community still feels close, connected and interested. We have a lot to offer every student with over 300 registered student organizations, which means everybody can find a group that they are interested in, feel like they fit in and begin to thrive in their perfect environment. You don't think it's possible? Maybe it isn't possible to FIND a group that you love, thats why Western has made it possible for any student to create and run their own registered student organization with just 3 other students and a constitution. When I walk across campus I can count on a smiling face and that is my favorite thing about Western Michigan University. We are so friendly, and you may think it sounds silly but it is hard to find a large university where everyone appreciates a "hello" and a smile. That is what makes Western such a great place, everyone appreciates you for being there and being you.

Every day is a great day to be a Bronco. I absolutely love everything about Western Michigan University. I love that it is a diverse campus that is not too big or too small. The city of Kalamazoo itself is not the best but Western Michigan University makes this a city worth being a part of. The academic programs here are very well known and most of the professors here are very friendly and genuinely want to help you do everything that it takes to be successful not only in their course but also in life in general. There is never a dull moment here, because there is always so many ways to get involved on campus and in the community with over 300 Registered Student Organizations. Becoming a member of Alpha Kappa Psi Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars has been the highlight of my experience here at WMU because of the endless opportunities and networking opportunities that have become available to me. No matter where you go GET INVOLVED.

Choosing a college is like picking a new community to live with. Some college's are huge and students have a hard time making themselves stand out, others are small and everyone knows everyone else. I think Western finds a happy median between these two types of communities. Living on campus was all right, the dorms were small and not very impressive, but it gave me an opportunity to meet a lot of new people. Western's community goes much farther beyond those living on campus. In fact, this past year for me I've spent more time hanging out off campus than on. I do at times wish that westerns campus was more tied into the kalamazoo community. The campus itself seems isolated from the rest of the city. You wont see too many students hanging out on campus in their free time. Many live off campus and spend a lot of time at friends houses or at some of the local places.

I think the best thing about WMU is all of the art work featured on campus. It seams like everywhere I turn, there is some sculpture or something out on the lawn. I think that if I would change anything, it would be the fact that you have to use cash or dining dollars(?) at all of the little food areas in the academic buildings. It would be nice if they would accept visa or other credit cards because I hate to carry cash with me. I spend most of my time on campus at the Bernhard Center, or at any of the other academic buildings. The nicer the weather is, the more the school pride comes out I think. I hear a lot of WMU students complain about the parking situation, but I haven't had a problem with that yet.

Western is a school of about 25,000 students -- which is just the right number in terms of comfortable class sizes. There is not too much to do in terms of activities on campus, but there are a lot of cool things to do downtown kalamazoo

It is a well-rounded school School size is just right though it probably could be bigger for me I think people overall respect WMU's academics Spend most of my time at Parkview Campus and in the Bernhard Center Biggest controversy on campus is school retention and school pride, sporting events are free to students but there is still a lack in attendance (at least to me there is) I would also like to see WMU do more for their minorities. MSU has a Black Caucus for each dorm and CMU has Minority Aids for each dorm. Other schools may have things to help unite minorities on campus and I hope WMU can add something To me there is not a lot of school pride, unless we are playing CMU Kalamazoo is definitely a college town that is flooded with bars to attract students

One thing I'd change: The fact that people call us Wastern. I hate it. WMU is just right. I spend most of my time in the Bernhard Center on campus. I like WMU's administration a lot more ever since President Dunn has come on board. No, I do not believe there is a lot of school pride at all. Most of my friends don't even know the fight song. The most frequent student complaints are about parking services but I think that is because they are not fully informed of where they can park because they are lazy.

Wow, these questions are all very difficult to answer, but I will get it a try: The best thing about WMU? Definitely the students. We like to use the term "heads up campus" because people are incredibly friendly and open. It's so easy to meet people. One thing I'd change: The weather. If I had the power to move Kalamazoo, MI to a place that was always sunny and warm, I don't think I'd ever be unhappy with my college choice. WMU's size is... Just right. Part of the reason that I chose WMU was because I did not want to go to a huge school like Michigan State where I would feel like a number. I wanted my college experience to be about so much more than just my education, and I felt like Western would give me the chance to get a lot more involved outside of class. How do people react when I tell them I go to WMU... it really depends. Some students will say "Wow, I couldn't go to a school that big." Some others will ask me what I'm studying because they've heard about our programs... usually they just ask me if I know such-and-such person. And I usually have at least heard of them, which never ceases to surprise someone, including myself :) When do I spend the most time on campus... every day except for Sunday. Honestly, once you get involved in one or two organizations, your time on campus increases exponentially. Whether it is going to the 24-hour computer lab to work on homework, or go to a meeting, I feel like I am always on campus even though I don't live there anymore. Our college town is... Kalamazoo, MI. Yes there really is a Kalamazoo and I love it here. I think that if I were to stay in Michigan after college, this would be one of the only cities I would ever consider staying in. Enough said. It is incredible. What's my opinion of WMU's administration... Well, thats a bit of a biased question because I see the president of the university every Monday, Wednesday and Friday where I work... and I've been to a pool party at his house. Obviously, I love them. They're friendly and put students first. And the president is on facebook. Enough said. I'm going to skip a few questions and just go to the main point: WMU is the best public university in the state, in my opinion. As a student who could have gone anywhere to further her education, I chose it on the basis of where I could grow the most as a person AND a student. Between working with the orientation program, getting involved in Greek Life, and campaigning for student body vice president, I really cannot choose my favorite moment here. I just wish I could go to college for another 4 years and never graduate.