West Virginia University Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at West Virginia University accurate?

Cheryl

Mostly but keep in mind there is every type of person here. You just have to make the effort to find them otherwise you're stuck with a lot of people who are very similar, especially freshmen.

mike

it does have a very awsome party scene but it also has toons of other things to participate in other than drinking, it also is located in the sweet town of Morgantown which is nowhere near being a boonie part of WV

Jay

depending on what sporting event is in.

Jessie

for most students yes for me no

Sarah

Most of the people that attend WVU do all the things mentioned before.

Sam

Some, not much though.

Jenn

I don't think the sterotypes about the state or the university are entirely accurate. Sure, the state may have its fair share of hicks, but there are also well-educated and successful people who call West Virginia home. Also, the state is gorgeous and its beauty is a well kept secret. As for the university, there are parties and clubs but everyone is not always in a drunken stupor. With about 30,000 students there is a huge mix of people and personalities. You can party as much or as little as you want - which I think is the same at any college of university.

Michael

yes

Ryan

very. very accurate.

Julie

Yes and No. This is a party school, but in the four years I have been here that has dramatically toned down. And this is a great school with great programs and many students come here for those reasons. Yes, it is rather easy to get in, but that does not belittle the education you can receive.