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Western Washington University had smaller class sizes, more welcoming faculty, and beautiful views from the dorm rooms.

It's smaller than other Universities. It's really quite and nice view school. I can see the oceans in my room of the window. WWU professors are really great professors as we are in top 5 in WA state.

I would say it's more enviromentally aware than most colleges. And it's a small town, but make use out of what we have.

I think, that compared to the other schools I considered, WWU's outdoor-centered aura is very unique. Living in western Washington all my life, it's easy to forget how beautiful it really is over here. WWU does an amazing job of reminding locals and showing out of state students all the activities to do over here. There is so much involvement, as we have our own outdoor rec center, ski clubs, and so much more to draw students out of their dorms and into nature!

WWU seems to focus almost entirely on curiosity. Other universities I applied to offered WUE scholarships based solely on majors. WWU does not practice this, encouraging students to ventrue wherever their passions and interests take them.

As I considered where to attend college, I realized that Western Washington University is the perfect size. While it is not too large to get to know your peers, it also lacks the tiny size which can prevent the fresh start that comes with some anonymity. Western also provides an excellent and challenging learning environment; one in which professors are constantly demanding only the best from their students.

My school is unique in that we are tucked in next to our own private arboretum and we look out onto Bellingham Bay. My campus is beautiful and environmentally friendly. Everyone recycles and cares for the environment and that is a huge draw for many environmental science majors.

The university I am currently attending is very rustic. The walkways are paved with bricks that could be maintained better, but overall adds character to the school. To me it shows that many steps have been walked to get from class to class, to meet up with people, etc. it's indicative of the steps we take to achieve our dreams. It's a warm campus in comparison with the University of Washington's, Washington's very own concrete jungle.

The atmosphere at WWU is very laidback. Students who work hard in the classroom and with their studies are still able to have a god time. Western's campus is a very nice place to be with beautiful scenery. The people here are outgoing and friendly; as a Western student you I have never felt alone or without someone to spend time with. I took all these factors into consideration when I decided to attend Western, but ultimately I chose to come here for WWU's outstanding engineering program.

It is hard to find a qaulity university in Washington that isn't private and doesn't have too large of a campus/classes. The largest class size at WWU is about 500 people and at schools like Wazzu that is the normal class size! I have heard it can take kids at WSU 20 minutes just to get from class to class because the campus is so large! I really admire the smaller class sizes and campus sizes at Western.

It's a middle size school that is very liberal and focused on the environment.

WWU has a unique Psychology Department that allows students hands-on experience assisting with research conducted by WWU faculty. This is a rare opportunity for undergraduate students, and it definitely boosts student experience and resume building to have worked one-on-one in Psychology research with a professor.

Western is a fantastic school to be proud of. There are many different opportunities to figure out what your major is. Of the ways is through GURs. They delve into classes that are not pertinent to your major but exposes you to different studies that may or may not interest you. Benefits from classes like this are personal growth and awareness about the world you live in. Another would be speaking to a mentor or counsilor about your interest and majors.

One really awesome feature of Western is that it has a section of the college called Fairhaven College If you attend this portion then you can create your own major tailored to your interests and strengths. Another program here at western allows students to become certified to teach in their own specific field while procuring thier major in that field.

The people in this area are extremely polite and friendly. The entire city of Bellingham is full of kind hearted citizens who are willing to talk to you and respect you. I recently had a discussion on a public bus with a student who had a cup full of rosehips. I didn't know what they were, so I asked and she and I began talking and soon a third person joined in. She was willing to offer everything she knew about them including the use and where you can pick them. You don't find that just anywhere.

Western's beautiful brick and green built buildings are tucked in the trees at the mouth of the Puget Sound, overlooking beautiful Bellingham Bay. They have a view of the water on one side, with the amazing Wade King Rec Center and Red Square Fountain in the middle capped by Sehome Arboretum on south campus. There is a variety of iteresting programs, the renowned Woodring College of Education and even 'alternative' schooling at the Fairhaven campus. Western has beautiful scenery, in a great city, with efficient, fun and challanging courses.

WWU is a "green" school. The staff encourage recycling and turning in assignments via email versus hard copy to reduce the use of paper.

Fairhaven College is part of Western Washington University. What is unique about Fairhaven is one; it is an interdisciplinary liberal arts school, and two; you design your own major. The student needn?t be bogged down with useless general education classes. This benefits the student by allowing for further study into subject matter, and catering to a subarea of expertise. For example, I pursued a degree in business management but paired it with outdoor education. The result was a business degree that focused on the needs of parks and recreation outfits.

WWU is a school that focus's on people, generating students who are well rounded individuals, prepared for the real world.

WWU has a great chemistry program that has instructors who all have the highest degrees possible that are willing to help their students. The chemistry department offers undergraduate research opportunities to prepare their graduates for their subsequent steps in life.