western state is an outdoor laboratory with outstanding opportunities for field experience, connections, and internships. western is the most hospitable college with people who genuinely want to know you and build a friendship. western state challenges you academically and helps you create a bright and successful future.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
say hello to everyone you pass by because friendships and connections are important in life. work hard from the beginning because graduate school cares how well you do in school and your first job out of college will care too.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
if you take challenging classes then you will get challenged and if you take easy classes then you will get easy classes. attending class is extremely important for success in the class because most professors give pop quizzes or give you hints for the test in class. a's are earned with studying, class attendance, and study groups.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
the dorms are where most of my friends have been made and it really helps you build a sense of community in an unfamiliar place. many activities go on in dorms to help keep busy and when you need help studying, the people in your dorm building are usually the ones to go to. they try to assign people with related majors on the same floor.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
dorm food gets old, but sodexo is very good about taking suggestions and applying them to their menu. the staff is extremely friendly and cater to your needs. sometimes the meat is dry and sometimes the pizza gets accidentally burnt, but you can always count on an effort to make it better next time.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
western state is made for anyone who likes the outdoors because in gunnison you can hike, bike, ski, climb, raft, sled, fish, kayak, etc. if outdoors isn't your thing then they always have movie nights, game nights, workshops, guest speakers, comedians, etc. if none of that suits your fancy then i'm sure someone is just as bored as you and you can hang out with them.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
wear flip flops on a powder day. cliff diving. paint your stomach or chest and attend a basketball game, wrestling match, or football game. cardboard sledding on the grass. go to the lighting of a giant christmas tree in town.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
outdoor lovers and environmentally friendly people.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
sga, sustainability coalition, amigos, lead, ski club, track, wrestling, swimming, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, program counciling, and much more!
western state is an outdoor laboratory with outstanding opportunities for field experience, connections, and internships. western is the most hospitable college with people who genuinely want to know you and build a friendship. western state challenges you academically and helps you create a bright and successful future.
say hello to everyone you pass by because friendships and connections are important in life. work hard from the beginning because graduate school cares how well you do in school and your first job out of college will care too.
if you take challenging classes then you will get challenged and if you take easy classes then you will get easy classes. attending class is extremely important for success in the class because most professors give pop quizzes or give you hints for the test in class. a's are earned with studying, class attendance, and study groups.
the dorms are where most of my friends have been made and it really helps you build a sense of community in an unfamiliar place. many activities go on in dorms to help keep busy and when you need help studying, the people in your dorm building are usually the ones to go to. they try to assign people with related majors on the same floor.
dorm food gets old, but sodexo is very good about taking suggestions and applying them to their menu. the staff is extremely friendly and cater to your needs. sometimes the meat is dry and sometimes the pizza gets accidentally burnt, but you can always count on an effort to make it better next time.
western state is made for anyone who likes the outdoors because in gunnison you can hike, bike, ski, climb, raft, sled, fish, kayak, etc. if outdoors isn't your thing then they always have movie nights, game nights, workshops, guest speakers, comedians, etc. if none of that suits your fancy then i'm sure someone is just as bored as you and you can hang out with them.
wear flip flops on a powder day. cliff diving. paint your stomach or chest and attend a basketball game, wrestling match, or football game. cardboard sledding on the grass. go to the lighting of a giant christmas tree in town.
outdoor lovers and environmentally friendly people.
sga, sustainability coalition, amigos, lead, ski club, track, wrestling, swimming, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, program counciling, and much more!