Personally I enjoy having the variety of both doctored professors, instructors and graduate students as my teachers. Those with doctorates may be extremely qualified and experienced in their field, but many of them are also older and more aloof from students such as I. Grad students on the other hand are going through the same issues of balancing classes, work and a social life just like me. Experience versus connection is something that is fully available here at UW. Also, whether my teacher has been a Dr., Prof. or Grad student I have learned a lot from them all.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I am from Texas, so the weather has been a large adjustment, the shopping for winter clothing was fun. But the howling winds and slippery ice-covered sidewalks are not. However, I have joined a few organizations such as RHA, the Swim Club and the Wyoming Honors Organization. The trick to enjoying your time in the small town of Laramie is to find your niche, make friends and spend time together. Since I am taking classes in the Honors Program I have a set group of study partners and living in the halls afford opportunities to meet people withOUT having to brave the weather. City life isn't too far away: Cheyenne, Loveland, Fort Collins and Denver are anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours away.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The student population size, the beautiful landscape and the many opportunities for extracurricular envolvement have made my time at UW very enjoyable. UW also does many things differently, my Intro to Theater class is taught by a Dr. of Theater, and he's still producing plays! The outdoor programs are also very developed with the Medicine Bow National Park so close as well as the Vedauwoo rock formations. Since UW is Wyoming's only university, the state provides many scholarships and support in different areas. I got lucky in the tuition department because my mom lives in Wyoming, I got instate tuition. Very rare though.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you know what you're getting in to, visit Wyoming during the winter for the worst of the weather. If you can handle that, you'll do just fine. The halls are small yes, but if you tough it out now whatever you move to after college will seem just that much better.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Those who don't mind having to come up with their own entertainment. Laramie is great for outdoors activities, and small town shopping but not much else. Students need to be able to have fun with a small group of people and be flexible with weather conditions.
Personally I enjoy having the variety of both doctored professors, instructors and graduate students as my teachers. Those with doctorates may be extremely qualified and experienced in their field, but many of them are also older and more aloof from students such as I. Grad students on the other hand are going through the same issues of balancing classes, work and a social life just like me. Experience versus connection is something that is fully available here at UW. Also, whether my teacher has been a Dr., Prof. or Grad student I have learned a lot from them all.
I am from Texas, so the weather has been a large adjustment, the shopping for winter clothing was fun. But the howling winds and slippery ice-covered sidewalks are not. However, I have joined a few organizations such as RHA, the Swim Club and the Wyoming Honors Organization. The trick to enjoying your time in the small town of Laramie is to find your niche, make friends and spend time together. Since I am taking classes in the Honors Program I have a set group of study partners and living in the halls afford opportunities to meet people withOUT having to brave the weather. City life isn't too far away: Cheyenne, Loveland, Fort Collins and Denver are anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours away.
The student population size, the beautiful landscape and the many opportunities for extracurricular envolvement have made my time at UW very enjoyable. UW also does many things differently, my Intro to Theater class is taught by a Dr. of Theater, and he's still producing plays! The outdoor programs are also very developed with the Medicine Bow National Park so close as well as the Vedauwoo rock formations. Since UW is Wyoming's only university, the state provides many scholarships and support in different areas. I got lucky in the tuition department because my mom lives in Wyoming, I got instate tuition. Very rare though.
Make sure you know what you're getting in to, visit Wyoming during the winter for the worst of the weather. If you can handle that, you'll do just fine. The halls are small yes, but if you tough it out now whatever you move to after college will seem just that much better.
Those who don't mind having to come up with their own entertainment. Laramie is great for outdoors activities, and small town shopping but not much else. Students need to be able to have fun with a small group of people and be flexible with weather conditions.