Western Washington University Top Questions

The best thing about Western is the accepting atmosphere. There are so many types of people on campus and everyone meshes well. You can be whoever you want to be here and you will find a group of people or an organization for you.

The campus is very relaxed. Even during finals week when students are really stressed, there are plenty of places for them to calm down and de-stress. Western is veyr focused on maintaining the students' mental health.

Western is the kind of school where you get back what you put in. While some departments are very competitive, there is a strong contrast overall to a Division I school like UW in terms of the academic environment. I personally really like this, because it puts me more in control of my future, and makes me feel more like the faculty are willing to trust me to do what I have to do to secure my own future, rather than them having to look over my shoulder for the sake of the school's reputation.

I love my school because I love the enviornment, and the town surrounding it. Bellingham is a beautiful, active and college-friendly town so there is always something to do when I'm not in class or studying. I love the campus itself and I have found myself in love with the university and look forward to taking more classes and getting deeper into the department of my major.

I love WWU because of the smaller class sizes; it really allows teachers to pay closer attention to their students and commit more time to them and ensuring that they understand the material. It also makes it easier to bond with classmates and meet 'study buddies', which is helpful before exams. I also love Western because the campus is BEAUTIFUL. Amazing sunsets every evening and they keep the campus in incredible shape. The people all also live up to the "Bellingham hippie" reputations and are all extremely kind hearted.

There is no greek system on campus as well as no football team at Western!

There is no greek system on campus as well as no football team at Western!

The students and professors at WWU are very friendly! It is easy to make friends because the campus community encourages acceptance of others and cooperation between students and professors. Professors are extremely dedicated to providing an engaging class experience, with lots of real-world examples of lecture concepts, and plenty of enthusiasm for the subject at hand!

My favorite part of my school is the people, both students and staff. I can go anywhere and see someone who I do not know smile at me or say hello. The teachers assistants, graduate students and professors are so helpful if you need it. I love being able to meet new friendly people whenever I want to.

The best part of my university would be the relaxed atmosphere. So far, I've found all my classes to be laid back but at the same time I've found I've learned more than any class in my last years in highschool. People are very welcoming to freshman, including the professors. It's not city-like, but downtown is very accessible and there is always a coffee shop to relax at and do homework. I fell as if I've been here a very long time when in reality I've only been here half a school year.

Community. Coming to Western Washington University I expected to find myself lost in a sea of 15,000 people, not the largest university in Washington by any means but not the smallest either. What I found was a group of people driven to Western through different ambitions or goals, but all sharing a desire to experience community and find common ground in such a controversial world. You learn to experience Western with your eyes up, looking for people to connect with, and finding them in a unique atmosphere.

The mountains. There is always a place to go hiking abd biking.

The community is the best thing about WWU. Everyone is extremely friendly, inviting, and open-minded. It is the best possible atmosphere to be in if you want to get to know yourself a little more, while still getting to know new people.

The size. Since Western Washington University has limited graduate students, the school does not have a huge population compared to a great deal of public institutions, but it is still a decent size. This makes for a school big enough to provide opportunities for students to truly define themselves, yet small enough that each student can feel confident and important in their surroundings.

Western Washington University is a school that accepts everyone. Although I was fairly educated with this fact upon arriving, I was not fully aware of what it entailed. Here at WWU, there is a club for everyone. Whether you are homosexual, a sailor, a horse rider, a political activist or a nature fanatic, Western finds a way to incorporate everyone's preferences. The students and faculty here make this all possible. From the day I began school, I felt extremely welcomed and accepted by everyone I met. Western causes student's lives to be more fulfilling and enjoyable.

When considering the best thing about my school, I instantly think about the atmosphere and size of the campus. Western is settled neatly into a hillside overlooking an historic city and beautiful bay. This beings many people that love to do outdoor activities. There is a small town feel, which makes things very comfortable, yet it has the amenities of a larger city. The class size is small enough so every student can get personalized help from a professor, and yet there are enough people on campus to always find something to do.

The atmosphere, it is friendly and welcoming.

Almost everyone is very helpful and friendly

I consider the diversity and none competitive nature it's greatest quality. I love that so many groups mingle and that there really is a sense of community at school.

Western Washington University is a wonderful campus in which students are allowed to think and express themselves freely. At Western, anything is possible. It is easy to start up school clubs, organize events, and take action in molding Western into the school you want it to be. Having this pliability is what makes a university so great; no matter who is attending the school, it will be a school adjusted to the needs of the current students.