West Virginia State University is a fair choice for someone who is looking to get a degree to enhance their future, but doesn't want to be in debt for the rest of their lives. I have enjoyed much of my time at this school, and I appreciate many of the teachers I have worked under. That being said, there are issues, and most of them stem from a lack of communication and proper tracking of important files between departments and employees.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Getting the PROMISE scholarship (or out-of-state equivalent) will take care of nearly your entire tuition. Plan out the courses you want to take well in advance so you don't get lost or sidetracked. And make sure you constantly stay on top of all your files and paperwork, just in case someone makes a mistake, because it will probably happen to you.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
To be fair, WVSU does what it can with what it has. It's not one of the elite schools that people always talk about, and I don' think it's a good idea for athletes. However, I have learned much in my time attending here, and I feel that it was the right choice for me.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I cannot speak for the dorm life, since I live off campus.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
I don't know much about the meal plan, besides there being one. But the food is pretty good, and there are many different choices in their cafeteria, ranging from a big salad bar, to pasta, to pizza, to special grilled items. They even box up lunch items for sale outside the cafeteria. They serve Starbucks coffee, which is really nice, and there is also a Subway and Taco Bell on campus. Finally, there is a great BBQ place across the street; it's pricey, but well worth it.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I haven't heard of any incidents happening on this campus while I have attended here. I won't say that there haven't been any at all, but they are rare, and I feel safe here. However, I am a large adult male, so things are different for me than they are for females, but females shouldn't have much to worry about either. The campus is small and pretty open, so there's very little hiding room for suspicious activity. The only time one would have to take extra caution is at night, since a few classes can run pretty late.
West Virginia State University is a fair choice for someone who is looking to get a degree to enhance their future, but doesn't want to be in debt for the rest of their lives. I have enjoyed much of my time at this school, and I appreciate many of the teachers I have worked under. That being said, there are issues, and most of them stem from a lack of communication and proper tracking of important files between departments and employees.
Getting the PROMISE scholarship (or out-of-state equivalent) will take care of nearly your entire tuition. Plan out the courses you want to take well in advance so you don't get lost or sidetracked. And make sure you constantly stay on top of all your files and paperwork, just in case someone makes a mistake, because it will probably happen to you.
To be fair, WVSU does what it can with what it has. It's not one of the elite schools that people always talk about, and I don' think it's a good idea for athletes. However, I have learned much in my time attending here, and I feel that it was the right choice for me.
I cannot speak for the dorm life, since I live off campus.
I don't know much about the meal plan, besides there being one. But the food is pretty good, and there are many different choices in their cafeteria, ranging from a big salad bar, to pasta, to pizza, to special grilled items. They even box up lunch items for sale outside the cafeteria. They serve Starbucks coffee, which is really nice, and there is also a Subway and Taco Bell on campus. Finally, there is a great BBQ place across the street; it's pricey, but well worth it.
I haven't heard of any incidents happening on this campus while I have attended here. I won't say that there haven't been any at all, but they are rare, and I feel safe here. However, I am a large adult male, so things are different for me than they are for females, but females shouldn't have much to worry about either. The campus is small and pretty open, so there's very little hiding room for suspicious activity. The only time one would have to take extra caution is at night, since a few classes can run pretty late.