Westconn, or as we call Bestconn is a college with a calm, friendly atmosphere. There is a mountain of activities to do and club to join. No matter what you aim to do, there are always people willing to help you out.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Western is known for its music, musical theater, Justice and Law Administration, nursing, and social work programs. Also, there is always a club or activity that will match your interests.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Professors always give out syllabuses which note exactly what they expect. Many professors expect students to be mostly on time, and to mostly every class. Credit is given to students who do the following and who show effort. Many of the schools here require the students of the program to abide by clear guidelines, for example, a minimum letter grade for each class. Also, many programs require the students to complete an internship to graduate.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The resident assistants are usually both very nice and helpful. They are required to host fun activities in their residence halls for students to enjoy. Some dorms are smaller than others but always give adequate storage room.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are two dining options on midtown campus. There is a buffet-style cafe which has many food options and there is also a downstairs cafe that has your basic burgers, mozzarella sticks, etc. which doesn't require a student id to get in. On the Westside campus, the food is excellent and there is a panini stand as well as a choose-your-own-pizza stand.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There is always something to do on campus. Even across Midtown campus, there is a pizza place and ice cream parlor. Soho's and Giovanni's are fantastic and within walk-able distance. There are posters of activities everywhere, and students also get email updates about upcoming events.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Western is known for its cheap tuition compared to other Connecticut schools.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a room in the Westside campus student center that has many windows and is very relaxing! Also on the Westside campus there is a nature walk and a planetarium. Homecoming every year is usually huge, there is a theme every year and each club on campus can participate in the poster contest. The homecoming football games are at night and there is always a homecoming dance!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Ambitious, studious.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
For every student, there is a club that matches them! There is a social work club, dance team, marketing club, you name it. Clubs are a great way to get to know new people.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a variety of sororities and fraternities on campus that are very involved with the students and the school.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
You always need your school id to get into the dorm halls and the RAs always check them. Also the school sends an email to all of the students to keep them updated about safety matters.
Westconn, or as we call Bestconn is a college with a calm, friendly atmosphere. There is a mountain of activities to do and club to join. No matter what you aim to do, there are always people willing to help you out.
Western is known for its music, musical theater, Justice and Law Administration, nursing, and social work programs. Also, there is always a club or activity that will match your interests.
Professors always give out syllabuses which note exactly what they expect. Many professors expect students to be mostly on time, and to mostly every class. Credit is given to students who do the following and who show effort. Many of the schools here require the students of the program to abide by clear guidelines, for example, a minimum letter grade for each class. Also, many programs require the students to complete an internship to graduate.
The resident assistants are usually both very nice and helpful. They are required to host fun activities in their residence halls for students to enjoy. Some dorms are smaller than others but always give adequate storage room.
There are two dining options on midtown campus. There is a buffet-style cafe which has many food options and there is also a downstairs cafe that has your basic burgers, mozzarella sticks, etc. which doesn't require a student id to get in. On the Westside campus, the food is excellent and there is a panini stand as well as a choose-your-own-pizza stand.
There is always something to do on campus. Even across Midtown campus, there is a pizza place and ice cream parlor. Soho's and Giovanni's are fantastic and within walk-able distance. There are posters of activities everywhere, and students also get email updates about upcoming events.
Western is known for its cheap tuition compared to other Connecticut schools.
There is a room in the Westside campus student center that has many windows and is very relaxing! Also on the Westside campus there is a nature walk and a planetarium. Homecoming every year is usually huge, there is a theme every year and each club on campus can participate in the poster contest. The homecoming football games are at night and there is always a homecoming dance!
Ambitious, studious.
For every student, there is a club that matches them! There is a social work club, dance team, marketing club, you name it. Clubs are a great way to get to know new people.
There are a variety of sororities and fraternities on campus that are very involved with the students and the school.
You always need your school id to get into the dorm halls and the RAs always check them. Also the school sends an email to all of the students to keep them updated about safety matters.