Cassie
Yes, there are a lot of parties, and a lot of bars, but if you're smart about balancing work and fun you will do fine.
Liza
I dont't think it is anymore accurate than at any other school. College and partying is how you make it... if you're responsible and serious about school work you can balance yourself. You know the nights you can go out and the nights when you should stay in because of a big test or and important morning class the next day.
Lauren
Yes, and it's hard to find non-alcoholic friends.
Heather
They are somewhat accurate.
Jackie
This is partially true. I'm not a redneck, I'm from New York and I have a very different view of the school. If you come here, you will see those who you could consider "redneck", as you are in an appalachian area, although this is not the standard. There are actually a lot of people from New Jersey who attend WVU. Also, we do party a lot, like every night for most people. Unfortunately I don't usually get to go out during the week due to my heavy course load from the biology department. Classes are usually not optional. Although there are large class sizes for lower level courses, the implementation of the "PRS Clickers" has made attendance taking really easy for professors. Those who miss class usually fail, therefore eliminating them from the major or the school in general. I feel like WVU is similar to most large schools except that it's really friendly here and the parties are awesome!
Kyle
First of all, the stereotype about West Virginians' education as a whole is totally not true. There are many smart and succesful people from and in the state. The party school stereotype may be true but you cannot believe just because it is in the Princton Review. The Review is not connected to Princeton University at all. It compiles its list from a series of surveys that in no way are scientific. However, there is a very active party and nightlife around campus if you choose to engage in it. Unfortuanatly, the parking stereotype is very true. Depending on what time of day you need to be on campus, it can be very hard or slighly expensive to park on a daily basis.
Stephanie
Not really. We know how to party, but we know when to stay in and study.
Sara
ALL stereotypes have to be based on something, so, if one looks hard enough, one can find these people. However, the vast majority of people are not, to a degree.