I am a freshman at the University of Wyoming, so although I have not experiences finals or anything yet, I feel as if I am learning a lot. There is a good mix of professors and graduate students that teach the classes so experience different teaching styles and approaches to learning. There are quite a few large lecture classes but most do not reach over 200 students so there is still a good student to professor ratio. The teachers present well rounded, new information in every class and I find myself eager to attend class every day. The only place that I sometimes find that my learning is curbed is some of the classes with graduate students. They are learning new things parallel to their students so points they try to make are sometimes unclear. Otherwise, the professors are all very knowledgeable and have taught me a lot since the semester started a month ago. The 1000 level courses that most freshmen take are a good transition from high school to college and demand just enough attention from the students that if you work hard enough A's and B's are not unattainable.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The University of Wyoming in located in Laramie, WY and has a population of 27,000 people. For those of you who are looking for a small to medium town, Laramie is the place to be. I love the people both on and off the campus: they are friendly, willing to help, and most of all share the small town, tight-knit feeling that you would not expect to find in a college town. The college itself has an endless amount of activities and ways to get involved so I am never bored. The weather can be a bit rough in the winter but the spring and summer are gorgeous- the only thing you have to get use to is the never ending wind. The area is fun to be in and the college life here is priceless: I love it here.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
When I started looking for colleges my junior year of high school, I quickly found that if I wanted to go to a university (as opposed to a community college), it was going to cost me a pretty penny. However, the University of Wyoming lies in a decent price range of $11,000 annual tuition for nonresidents, which is lower than that of Colorado State University or Colorado University-Boulder, two of my other options. The education that you receive is well rounded and in my experience thus far unbiased. The teachers are all very friendly and give a strong feeling that they are there to help you succeed in whatever you want to do (as long as effort on your part meets them half way.) On the extra-curricular side of the school, hundreds of events, activities, and resources are included in your tuition so you end up with a very well rounded, high bang for your buck. The only issue that I have had with the cost at the school is the room and board when living in the dorms. It averages out to nearly $1,000/month that you are living there and I struggle with this because there are ways to live cheaper but you are required to live in the dorms as a freshmen.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
At the University of Wyoming-or any university for that matter- there are many scholarships that you can apply for but you have to look for them! Many scholarships through the school have deadline before the second semester of your senior year so be aware of this. Also, get involved: there is nothing worse that sitting alone in your dorm room on a Friday night. Meet new people, get involved in your school, and have fun (and this doesn't always mean drinking). If it came down to it, the 3 peices of adviced that i would give would be 1)be aware of deadlines 2) get involved and 3) make a good variety of friends. You don't want just partiers or just study buddies: have a few of both. Most of all, you get out what you put into the college experience. If you aren't enjoying yourself then you aren't trying hard enough.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
The University of Wyoming is great for any student but the following attributes may be a better fit than others:
1. Not adverse to cold or rapidly changing weather, especially wind
2. Does not mind driving significant distances to get the next town (the closest towns are about 40 miles away in any direction).
3. Likes small towns- the population is only 27,000 so its small enough that people are not in much of a hurry but big enough that there is always something to do.
4. Those who are willing to work hard: the course work challenges you are requires about 20 hours a week OUTSIDE of class for studying
5. Have interests in history: Wyoming is the least populated state in the country but has deep roots in the history of the country and more specifically the development of the west. There are hundreds of historical sites and cool things to see.
6. Students who have a passion for horses: Laramie and the surrounding area is a great place to keep a horse and is decently priced
7. Students who like quiet: the only frequent loud noise you hear in Laramie is someone's truck revving down Grand Avenue. Police sirens and honking horns are a rarity.
8. Students who are looking for degree opportunities in natural resources or engineering: UW is emerging as a leader in both of these areas and is a great place to do both undergraduate and graduate work.
9. Students who don’t want a far walk from the dorms to class. Not including the dorms, the campus is only about 6 blocks wide so the walk to class is short.
10. Students looking to get out of their comfort zone, meet cool people, and earn a good degree at a good price.
I am a freshman at the University of Wyoming, so although I have not experiences finals or anything yet, I feel as if I am learning a lot. There is a good mix of professors and graduate students that teach the classes so experience different teaching styles and approaches to learning. There are quite a few large lecture classes but most do not reach over 200 students so there is still a good student to professor ratio. The teachers present well rounded, new information in every class and I find myself eager to attend class every day. The only place that I sometimes find that my learning is curbed is some of the classes with graduate students. They are learning new things parallel to their students so points they try to make are sometimes unclear. Otherwise, the professors are all very knowledgeable and have taught me a lot since the semester started a month ago. The 1000 level courses that most freshmen take are a good transition from high school to college and demand just enough attention from the students that if you work hard enough A's and B's are not unattainable.
The University of Wyoming in located in Laramie, WY and has a population of 27,000 people. For those of you who are looking for a small to medium town, Laramie is the place to be. I love the people both on and off the campus: they are friendly, willing to help, and most of all share the small town, tight-knit feeling that you would not expect to find in a college town. The college itself has an endless amount of activities and ways to get involved so I am never bored. The weather can be a bit rough in the winter but the spring and summer are gorgeous- the only thing you have to get use to is the never ending wind. The area is fun to be in and the college life here is priceless: I love it here.
When I started looking for colleges my junior year of high school, I quickly found that if I wanted to go to a university (as opposed to a community college), it was going to cost me a pretty penny. However, the University of Wyoming lies in a decent price range of $11,000 annual tuition for nonresidents, which is lower than that of Colorado State University or Colorado University-Boulder, two of my other options. The education that you receive is well rounded and in my experience thus far unbiased. The teachers are all very friendly and give a strong feeling that they are there to help you succeed in whatever you want to do (as long as effort on your part meets them half way.) On the extra-curricular side of the school, hundreds of events, activities, and resources are included in your tuition so you end up with a very well rounded, high bang for your buck. The only issue that I have had with the cost at the school is the room and board when living in the dorms. It averages out to nearly $1,000/month that you are living there and I struggle with this because there are ways to live cheaper but you are required to live in the dorms as a freshmen.
At the University of Wyoming-or any university for that matter- there are many scholarships that you can apply for but you have to look for them! Many scholarships through the school have deadline before the second semester of your senior year so be aware of this. Also, get involved: there is nothing worse that sitting alone in your dorm room on a Friday night. Meet new people, get involved in your school, and have fun (and this doesn't always mean drinking). If it came down to it, the 3 peices of adviced that i would give would be 1)be aware of deadlines 2) get involved and 3) make a good variety of friends. You don't want just partiers or just study buddies: have a few of both. Most of all, you get out what you put into the college experience. If you aren't enjoying yourself then you aren't trying hard enough.
The University of Wyoming is great for any student but the following attributes may be a better fit than others: 1. Not adverse to cold or rapidly changing weather, especially wind 2. Does not mind driving significant distances to get the next town (the closest towns are about 40 miles away in any direction). 3. Likes small towns- the population is only 27,000 so its small enough that people are not in much of a hurry but big enough that there is always something to do. 4. Those who are willing to work hard: the course work challenges you are requires about 20 hours a week OUTSIDE of class for studying 5. Have interests in history: Wyoming is the least populated state in the country but has deep roots in the history of the country and more specifically the development of the west. There are hundreds of historical sites and cool things to see. 6. Students who have a passion for horses: Laramie and the surrounding area is a great place to keep a horse and is decently priced 7. Students who like quiet: the only frequent loud noise you hear in Laramie is someone's truck revving down Grand Avenue. Police sirens and honking horns are a rarity. 8. Students who are looking for degree opportunities in natural resources or engineering: UW is emerging as a leader in both of these areas and is a great place to do both undergraduate and graduate work. 9. Students who don’t want a far walk from the dorms to class. Not including the dorms, the campus is only about 6 blocks wide so the walk to class is short. 10. Students looking to get out of their comfort zone, meet cool people, and earn a good degree at a good price.