Kathryn
Friendly, People really care.
Katherine
The friendly and welcoming environment
Loren
Although JMU is a fairly large school, everyone on campus is extremely friendly. JMU is known for its engaging and helpful atmosphere. While walking to class, students are constantly holding open doors for others. It is easy for a student to go to JMU without knowing anyone else and develop life-long friendships.
Sunbok
JMU is beautiful. The campus has its own lake, and spends lots of money on its landscaping; which helped lift my spirits during dreadful winter finals. The people are also extremely kind. It is an unspoken law that a JMU students holds the door open for anyone entering behind them. I have had people wait around 3 minutes for me to get into the door. At JMU you feel welcomed and appreciated. The RAs and staff try very hard to make students excited to be at school and comfortable in a new environment; which can be very scary. Its Great.
Vitaliy
Our school spirit is unrivaled.
Ariel
My school reaches out to students by allowing older students to interact with with younger. Our school is very spirited everyone is always wearing the purple and gold. The campus is also absolutely amazing.
Jennifer
I'm going to talk specifically about the interior design program because that is what I was immersed in most of my time at JMU. This program, as well as the art program as a whole, is very unique in that it pushes students to think both practically and theoretically. My interior design education taught to me to experiment, to play, to think. We were taught that to succeed you must not be afraid to first fail and that the process is the most important part of the project. I gained a fantastic appreciation for thoughtful architecture and design.
Whittney
What is unique about JMU is that it is a very high-spirited school. Everyone here seems to be very friendly and enthusiatic about attending JMU. School games really show this high enthusiased atmosphere and community of students. I would have to say that is one of the reasons I choose JMU its just such a friendly, outgoing atmosphere and I love it.
Aleksandar
As opposed to other universities where a student's social life is dependent upon their involvement with fraternities and sororities, one's social life at JMU is separate from the Greek scene. Students have the opportunity to go to parties hosted by other students not involved in Greek life. Aside from parties JMU students enjoy being part of student groups and organizations as a means of socializing. Football interests the majority of students so it?s not uncommon to see fairly populated tailgates.
Sarah
I would say the same thing. The students are warm and friendly. Everyone loves JMU and has incredible school spirit. Everyone seems happy and content and has a sense of pride about attending school here