Wichita State University Top Questions

I recently discovered Wichita State University ranks as a 4th tier college. WSU receives regional recognition; thus, this discovery disillusioned me. I doubt my (formerly) postive impression of WSU extends outside the Kansas!: I worry how other professionals might perceive me degree.

Students are seen on campus wearing other college apparell.

No Football team

I believe that the worst thing about Wichita State University is that it is not a traditional college. Most students go to class and then leave campus to go to their job or family. The only students that typically stay on campus are in sororities or fraternities, or are foreign exchange students. I believe that more students would have pride in attending WSU if they felt like they were enjoying their college experience socially.

I think that the worst thing about the school is that if you do not live on campus, there is not a whole lot to be involved in. It is hard unless you know alot of people. I transferred in and never lived on campus, so I did not get to know alot of people outside of my classes.

The worse thing about my school is that in the library some studentes use the computer for other things rather than school. When I have to use the computer for a project sometimes the computer is filled because students are going on there to go on myspace and facebook. When students are in need of a computer it is hard to get things done because some students do not understand that the library is a place to work not play.

Parking toward the beginning of the semester.

The worst thing about Wichita State would most like be its lack of school spirit. You frequently see staff and students with other colleges (even rival colleges) logos on their clothes or cars. People seem to get pretty riled up about the basketball team, but you're just as likely to meet someone who doesnt care as someone who does. It's a great school, with lots of options and opportunities, but it doesn't seem like anyone really cares. It's just a means to an end.

Wichita State University would be much improved, were it not located it Wichita, Kansas.

Fraternities and Sororities.

The atmosphere could be better. When compared to other universities, such as K-State or KU, Wichita State's life outside of the academic arena does not fulfill the hopes of its students.

The parking situation is horrible. WSU's student body is largely made up of commuters so the lack of centralized parking is somewhat frustrating, particularly on days with bad weather.

The seemingly useless spending of money for things that could be better suited for the school.

How introverted the campus is. I have never noticed a strong level of interaction or encouragement for students to interact and meet new people. This is not a college for new experiences or to transfer states for. It is a commuter school for people that live locally and nothing more. WSU needs to focus on keeping people engaged with each other on campus. They have ample facilities (biliards, bowling, arcade) that are never used and are always empty. Students need to be driven to use them and appreciate the campus more as a result.

Lack of a unified student body. I think every campus needs to take much pride in a tradition, something that everyone can relate to and instead, people break off into their own comfortable niches.