I just finished my freshman year for a mechanical engineering degree. The course I took were pretty standard and nothing new, but looking forward, western offers some unique and exciting classes.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The dorms do a great job at always having something to do and Kalamazoo has your standard city stuff (mall, wal-mart, bowling).
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Kalamazoo's tuition isn't bad, but the campus and the city does a great job at providing services for you. You can find free tutoring for about any subject and your student id card will let you ride the city buses for free.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
My biggest suggestion would be to stay in the dorms your freshman year. It's cheaper to rent an apartment, but the dorms allow you to experience an atmosphere an apartment won't give you. It's an easy opportunity to make friends and connection. It also has a variety of jobs right in your dorm (front desk or cafeteria).
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Western is a medium size school. students have to be OK with a 5 minute walk to most of your class and your class sizes could be 30 or 200. The size also means there are a variety of students. Whatever your into chances are Western has it.
I just finished my freshman year for a mechanical engineering degree. The course I took were pretty standard and nothing new, but looking forward, western offers some unique and exciting classes.
The dorms do a great job at always having something to do and Kalamazoo has your standard city stuff (mall, wal-mart, bowling).
Kalamazoo's tuition isn't bad, but the campus and the city does a great job at providing services for you. You can find free tutoring for about any subject and your student id card will let you ride the city buses for free.
My biggest suggestion would be to stay in the dorms your freshman year. It's cheaper to rent an apartment, but the dorms allow you to experience an atmosphere an apartment won't give you. It's an easy opportunity to make friends and connection. It also has a variety of jobs right in your dorm (front desk or cafeteria).
Western is a medium size school. students have to be OK with a 5 minute walk to most of your class and your class sizes could be 30 or 200. The size also means there are a variety of students. Whatever your into chances are Western has it.