Washington State University Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at Washington State University accurate?

Christina

Just like any other college environment, many activities are available. If you are interested in those activities, you will find others with those same interests. Those stereotypes are only accurate to those who make it accurate to themselves. I did not make drinking and partying a priority while I was a student and I still had the time of my life while I was in school.

Katie

Not at all! I had a great time during my four years at WSU while also benefiting from exceptional professors and motivated peers.

Hillary

NO!

Dylan

as far as greek row is concerned. Yes

Harper

No! Not at all!

Andy

Nope, sure people drink but just as much as any other school...maybe even a little less. Some Greeks are assholes who think they're hott shit but most are actually pretty nice!

Jennifer

WSU is easier to get into than Washington State but a lot of people decide to come here first anyway because they love the college town atmosphere. I also do believe we party a lot, but there is going to be partying at any school you go to, especially one with a greek system.

Courtney

No way! WSU is a small college town, so their are parties, but no more then any other school. And UW isn't any better of a school then any other- they both have strengths and weaknesses.

Sean

No, not in my experience.

Chris

Only partially. Like all stereotypes, they are based on a few people for whom it is true and expanded to fit all people in that group. Some people do drink and party too much, but not everyone. Some kids are from farms, but most students are actually from the west side of the state in cities. Some people going here are "less" book smart than students attending other colleges, but many students are pre-health, going to vet. school, in our excellent communications and HBM schools, etc.