Central Washington University Top Questions

The atmosphere. Wonderful people, faculty, community, and location. It is also a wonderful learning experience!

I love how involved the students are, and how they communicate with each other so effectively. The dorms are oriented in such a way that makes it easy to hang out and have fun with the people that are living there with you, and I feel that it makes it a great place to live.

The best thing about Central Washington University is how the feel of a big campus is confined in to not to many people creating alot of friends and opportunities to present themselves. Yuo become very close to teachers and others at this university.

To me, the best thing about CWU is the fact that they have the Primate Behavior and Ecology degree, which I plan on pursuing in addition to a degree in Biology. Next year, I plan on doing an internship at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute located on campus, which houses a small group of chimps that have been trained in the usage of American Sign Language. I can't wait to actually get to work with the primates!

The best thing about Central Washington University is the close knit relationships between the students and the community. The school makes a strong effort to connect with the surrounding small town community. Many volunteer opportunities and events involving both community members and Central students keep the connection strong.

What I consider the best thing about my school is the opportunities offered. At Central Washington University we have diversity, which helps broaden many views for others on campus, including myself. Additionally, there’s a lot of help available for tutoring, advising or maybe even guidance when pursuing your major. There’s a wide variety of clubs and organizations that keep students active, but most of all the professors at Central Washington University are more than grateful to help their students in pursuing their goals or careers. The opportunities are never ending, which truly makes Central one of a kind.

Central Washington University is a fantastic school if you're looking into going into music. The environment of the Music Department here on campus is one that you will not find at any school. It is warm, friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. Not to mention it is the top state funded school for Music in the north west. Our Education program is also great and should be one that is strongly considered when looking for an education based school.

The best thing about my school is that it is in Lynnwood, and you don't have to go all the way to Ellensburg in order to get a 4year college experience. This means that you have a selection in the general Seattle area, besides The University of Washington, or Seattle University or some other private institution of higher education with is exorbinantly expensive, CWU is a state school located just a few miles outside the city of Seattle.

The Best thing about Central Washington University is definately the location. Being an outdoor lover, Ellensburg is perfectly nestled in the middle of nature. Being only minutes away from moutains and rivers, every opportunity is available. The winters here are amazing with snow falling from the beginning of november until mid winter. snow related activites are everywhere and cheap too! There are constantly outdoor activites going on year round, making it ideal for anybody who enjoys the outdoors as much as I do.

The best thing about Central Washington University is the atmosphere. The small "hometown" feel of the campus makes it so easy to adjust being away from your family in a new environment. The peaceful campus with its willow trees and shaded walkways creates feelings of comfort that you won't be able to find in a big-city university. The small-sized classrooms further the opportunity of being able to connect with the school, because students are able to get to know their professors and other students in their major. Central acts as a wonderful "home away from home."