James Madison University Top Questions

What do you consider the worst thing about James Madison University? Why?

Jason

Lack of diversity. Because it narrows the possibilites to change yourself.

Wesley

The lack of diversity. This school is comprised of primarily white people and females. I believe that if there was more diversity here, people at this school would be more open to new experiences, understand other cultures better, and ultimately learn more about the world.

Michael

This school is awesome

Audrey

The reputation women at my school have for being 'slutty' (even though not all of us are), and the focus on binge drinking and partying which makes it difficult for a non-drinker to fit in socially at events not sponsored by the school.

Chelsea

Cannot double punch (get two meals at once) on the weekends...inconvenient for guests.

Allyson

Student life is not very campus-based. A lot of times there are tailgates where most people don't even attend the game after. It would be nice to see more people become more active in regards to school activities other than classes.

Lindsay

I feel like many students don't take their work as seriously as they should, and there is only a small group of non-partiers. But then, I'm sure most colleges are like this to some degree. I guess one of the biggest issues is registering for classes, specifically for underclassmen. There are so many students that by the time underclassmen get to register, most of the classes they need or want are filled. True, there are a good number of GenEd classes to select from, but sometimes a student needs specific ones for their major or minor.

Sara

I think one of the worst things about my school is how big of a party school is it. We have so many people going out and drinking on the weekends and even people who drink during the week. I don't know even know how it's possible that they stay focused on school or manage to graduate. I don't drink and I have a hard enough time trying to balance a social life and school without drinking.

Bailey

Not diverse enough, everyone seems to be the same. Also, it can be hard to fit in here if you do not fit the typical stereotype.

Kate

The amount of pressure placed on students to maintain certain GPA's to get into their major/school within the college, because of a limited number of spots. I'll present my real-life scenerio, that's currently playing out. The school of Nursing only accepts 60 people a semester for their program, I had the required GPA (3.2) all the grades and pre-req classes, however I am on the waitlist, while there is a girl who has a 2.3 that got in over me, because she is a junior. That's just wrong.