Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Public
4 Year

Janae's Review

Review of Western Michigan University

from Redford, MI

Do you feel you’re learning a lot?

I receive great teaching from professors that love what they do. They come into the lecture halls ready to give their all to the students. I am able to speak with my professors and get all they help that I need. I have a blocked schedule for my business courses and that allows me to have two small classes with the same students. I can talk to the teacher easier and I can become really close to my classmates.

Do you enjoy the experience at your school?

The people that attend WMU make the campus a better place to learn and grow. I meet so many faces and learn new things each day. I can be myself and become more comfortable about being on my own. I am always at peace on the campus because they have a 24-hour police watch. I can choose from over 300 registered students organizations and really become apart of a great community of students. I am currently a member of Voices of WMU Gospel Choir just to start off my freshmen year. For my next semester I plan to join Ad Club and YBBW. That is what makes Western Michigan so great because they have so many organizations for a specific religion, culture, race, major, and hobby. I love WMU because we are so diverse and embrace the differences in each other. There is always something going on at WMU. We have so many events that take place there. We have theater plays, musicals and concerts at happen in the Miller Auditorium. And if you don't know when or where something is happening ask someone. Another way to find out what's happening on campus is to look at the ground because someone is always writing on the ground with chalk, so they can get the word out. I can go the recreation center and play basketball, work-out, take a yoga class, rock climb and many other great activities.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

I am attending a school that doesn't cost as much as the other colleges that I considered going to. I also appreciate the fact that they offer scholarships for their students too. You will not be upset that you chose WMU because they have so many jobs that you can apply for on campus and off campus. You can have money in your pocket and help pay off your tuition. In your meal plans they have BroncoBucks which allows you to use that money to catch a quick snack at any of the cafes around the campus.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

I would say when you consider a college/university make sure you visit the campus a few times. Make sure that you connect with the people and the campus. Also know that the academics are top notch. Yes, college is a fun experience but your studies come first. You will see at WMU that we study first and play later and that's the kind of school you school be looking for. There are plenty things to do after all the hard work of studying is done like plays, student organizations, the recreation center and much more. We have all that you are looking for; great people, academics, food, events, organizations, safety, and love.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

WMU has been name one of the top schools in 2011 already! You can look up facts about the school and they are all true. We have a great College of Aviation and also Business College. WMU is for someone that is sociable and if not you will turn into one. It's for a student that loves to be interactive. This is a place for someone that will represent their university with pride. If you have great heart and spirit come to WMU because it's always a great day to be a BRONCO!