You will easily find great friends because everyone is super friendly. The professors are very willing to help you with anything if you ask for it. Lastly, location is everything. If you love the outdoors, or if you want to get more into outdoorsy things like ice climbing or mountaineering, this is the place to be.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
The campus tour is very helpful, but they can't show you the college experience. Its different for everybody, and the faculty and Orientation leaders make the transition to Western smooth and extremely welcoming.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The teachers challenge you and expect high quality work, especially in the Honor's program.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
It's definitely an experience. Dorm life is what you make it.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
To be honest, they could improve the food, but it's not bad considering that they have to feed almost 3,000 kids three times a day.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
You can do anything here. Ski at Crested Butte 30 minutes away, rock climb in the gym, play pool, relax with a cup of coffee, mountaineer in surrounding mountains with Wilderness Pursuits, or skate at the on-campus skatepark or the one across the street.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
It's a great fit for outdoorsy people.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Young Life Club here is vibrant, exciting, and engaging.
You will easily find great friends because everyone is super friendly. The professors are very willing to help you with anything if you ask for it. Lastly, location is everything. If you love the outdoors, or if you want to get more into outdoorsy things like ice climbing or mountaineering, this is the place to be.
The campus tour is very helpful, but they can't show you the college experience. Its different for everybody, and the faculty and Orientation leaders make the transition to Western smooth and extremely welcoming.
The teachers challenge you and expect high quality work, especially in the Honor's program.
It's definitely an experience. Dorm life is what you make it.
To be honest, they could improve the food, but it's not bad considering that they have to feed almost 3,000 kids three times a day.
You can do anything here. Ski at Crested Butte 30 minutes away, rock climb in the gym, play pool, relax with a cup of coffee, mountaineer in surrounding mountains with Wilderness Pursuits, or skate at the on-campus skatepark or the one across the street.
It's a great fit for outdoorsy people.
Young Life Club here is vibrant, exciting, and engaging.