William Paterson University of New Jersey Top Questions

William Paterson University may not be the most prestigious school in New Jersey, it may not have a strong sense of community, and it may not challenge its students to their fullest abilities. However, the resources and instructors are available here for any truly motivated student to obtain a quality education -- just don't expect the faculty to hand it to you. While many of the students seem to attend this school as an "easy way out", if you are a self starter with a keen interest in your field, you can make William Paterson University work for you.

Ideally, someone who came from a lower class or middle class family should attend. He or she should have a very strong work ethic on account of the fact that the college's reputation alone will definitely not sway employers or graduate schools. Last but not least, it would be best if they weren't racist.

The kind of person that is self-motivated and is going to school only for their own advancement. Otherwise, the whole experience really isn't worth the money. I don't consider it the real college experience.

The type of individual that should attend this school is one who is a seeker. A seeker that has a drive to enhance themselves by becoming more developed as a human being so that they may offer more to themselves and to society. The kind who wants to actively learn and socialize with other people. It's a great school for the person who feels that they need to be in a balanced atmosphere of knowledge and enjoyment.

Our school does not cater specially for one kind of person. A person who is willing to take charge of their own future will do best at William Paterson because that person is the one who will seek out the opportunities that we offer here. However, if someone is not a type-A personality, he or she will still succeed here, as long as he or she asks for help.

Any type of person can attend William Paterson University. It's open to everyone because there your race, gender, background, sexual preference or religion isn't looked down upon, it's welcomed. There you can find a diversity of people from different places allowing its students to interact with everyone. If there was a requirement to attend this school it would be that the students want to have more in life, not just a simple education then a degree but meeting new people, joining clubs and having fun in the process.

Anyone

Anyone with an open mind, and a goal set.

The type of person who does not mind mediocrity and is willing to get C's in order to achieve their degree.

School sprit should be encouraged. Groups and clubs should find better ways to make the ethnic groups feel more welcome. Campus Activities should give a little more freedom to students when planning events. More events should be planned for the weekends to make the campus more lively.