Washington State University Top Questions

School spirit. In two words, that's wazzu. At any sporting event, thousands of students are screaming their heads off if we're up 20 or down 40. The amount of school spirit here is mind-blowing compared to where I'm from. It is a college town; at first glance, you'll think there's nothing to do. After some research, you can find some places here or over the border in Idaho to do. But for the most part, it's no big city. I spend most of my time exercising on our playfields, rec center, outdoor rec center, track, stadium, etc. There are many facilities open to students, unlike my last university. I don't pay much attention to the political side of college, so I don't know much about the administration. Not being from Washington, I don't fully understand it, but there is something about being a Cougar. A lot of people I know are from Seattle where they could have gone to UW, but there's something about it.

WSU is just a good sized university out in the middle of nowhere. About half the students are from the Seattle area, the rest are from all the small farm towns spread out around Washington. It helps people become more familiar with other aspects of our state that they ordinarily wouldn't be interested in.

The best thing about Washington State is the school pride. Everyone loves being a Coug and once you're a Cougar, you will be for life. There is no town, no malls, no nothing, so the stereotype of being a party school is pretty accurate. When you don't have anything else to do, your social life is based on parties on campus.

If you happen to need a degree that UW doesn't offer, or just don't have what it takes to get in somewhere else I pity you, because you'll end up here (I fell into the former category when I first came here). If you're looking to be treated like a slightly older highschool student this is the place for you, good classes are far and few between and for the most part you can pass just by showing up. You tell me if that's a place you want to be.

alot of school pride, but serioulsy nothing to do there. 4 years of pullman was 4 years to much. If your a city person then your in for a serious culture shock

The best thing about WSU is the pride that the students, alumni, and fans have for this school and the athletic programs. We could have the worst football or basketball team and we would still have fans cheering in the stands. There is no other school that can compare to the Cougs.

Washington State is a large university that feels small, you can almost never walk to class without seeing somebody that you know from class, activities, or just from seeing them around. One of my favorite things about WSU is the unbelievable sense of school spirit and togetherness. Even though I now live in Seattle, I still meet Cougs that are excited about thier alma mater.

Pullman, WA gives WSU students a real college experience. The town is centered around the college and its students are its most prized possession. The size of WSU is just right and there is a great balance of Greek life, residence hall involvement and from those who live off campus. Cougar pride is unlike anything else. We are all so proud to be cougs, but humble in the sense that we don't have to be cocky about our university; we rise above the rest!

I love the opportunities that WSU has provided me. For example, joining the Greek Community, becoming a co-chair of the March for Babies. I love the size of the school, I'm constantly meeting new people, yet everywhere I go I see a familiar face. The new President, Elson S. Floyd, has been a great leader so far just this year and has made a noticable impact on campus.

I think it's just about right, you don't get lost and there's always someone willing to help you with anything from directions to homework to social stuff, just not financial aid.