Westfield is a great sized campus with a wide variety of majors and programs. There is always something to do on campus so you won't be bored in between everything else going on. The other students are really fun to be around and really nice.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure to look up your professors to see what you're getting yourself in to with certain courses. Don't be afraid to just talk to someone, everyone is friendly. Get involved with clubs and activities as soon as possible.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I am an art major so my workload is different than that of a lot of typical students, but I do not feel overwhelmed at all by my amount of work. I am in three academic Common Core classes and two art classes, which makes balancing the workload perfect. Time management really is key when it comes to academics; if you get your work done efficiently and don't wait until the last minute, you'll be absolutely fine.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Don't get intimidated by having a random roommate, just spend time trying to get to know them. Also, keeping your door open all the time really helps with meeting new people in the beginning of the semester. Attend all the residence hall meetings and try to go to events that you think would be interesting, it is a great way to get to know people and a lot of the events are really fun and most of the time you get free food....
Describe the food and dining at your college.
A lot of people complain about the food at the Dining Commons, but it really depends on what you get. They have AMAZING healthy options at the simple servings and specialty sections, even if they are a little bit of a wait sometimes. Eating by yourself is totally fine and even sometimes nice to get a break from all the people you are constantly with. Not to mention the other food options like Pandinis are SOOO good.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The obvious thing is hanging out with friends, whether it is having a cool movie night or just hanging out in someone's dorm listening to music. There are always sports games to go to and a lot of cool games and events hosted by different clubs. Tonight there is a bonfire on the green, which will be a lot of fun to go to. There are a lot of awesome trips like to professional sports events, New York City, and other local places.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
In state and out of state tuitions really aren't that bad at all, considering the campus and the amount of majors out there. There is always something to do and the people are really cool. It is definitely worth looking into the school.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
The school is really great for anyone who wants a scenic campus, with all the trees and architectural aspects to the campus.
Westfield is a great sized campus with a wide variety of majors and programs. There is always something to do on campus so you won't be bored in between everything else going on. The other students are really fun to be around and really nice.
Make sure to look up your professors to see what you're getting yourself in to with certain courses. Don't be afraid to just talk to someone, everyone is friendly. Get involved with clubs and activities as soon as possible.
I am an art major so my workload is different than that of a lot of typical students, but I do not feel overwhelmed at all by my amount of work. I am in three academic Common Core classes and two art classes, which makes balancing the workload perfect. Time management really is key when it comes to academics; if you get your work done efficiently and don't wait until the last minute, you'll be absolutely fine.
Don't get intimidated by having a random roommate, just spend time trying to get to know them. Also, keeping your door open all the time really helps with meeting new people in the beginning of the semester. Attend all the residence hall meetings and try to go to events that you think would be interesting, it is a great way to get to know people and a lot of the events are really fun and most of the time you get free food....
A lot of people complain about the food at the Dining Commons, but it really depends on what you get. They have AMAZING healthy options at the simple servings and specialty sections, even if they are a little bit of a wait sometimes. Eating by yourself is totally fine and even sometimes nice to get a break from all the people you are constantly with. Not to mention the other food options like Pandinis are SOOO good.
The obvious thing is hanging out with friends, whether it is having a cool movie night or just hanging out in someone's dorm listening to music. There are always sports games to go to and a lot of cool games and events hosted by different clubs. Tonight there is a bonfire on the green, which will be a lot of fun to go to. There are a lot of awesome trips like to professional sports events, New York City, and other local places.
In state and out of state tuitions really aren't that bad at all, considering the campus and the amount of majors out there. There is always something to do and the people are really cool. It is definitely worth looking into the school.
The school is really great for anyone who wants a scenic campus, with all the trees and architectural aspects to the campus.