Phil
Not at all, WVU is the most amazing place ever. One of the greatest things about the school is how diverse we are. We represent every state in the US and lots of outside countries as well. Nearly 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the university is out of state. So, even though i disagree with the stereotypes of West Virginia in general, even if you do believe them, do not transfer those to WVU or Morgantown. WVU is awesome, plain and simple. Another great thing is how understanding they are about your first few years here. they understand that is can be hard transitioning, so they offer a few policys that allow you help yourself if you have done poorly in a class. you can retake it, and the first grade is completely dropped from your GPA, very helpful in many cases.
Jenna
Yea, they actually are. We are the #1 party school, and we are very proud of it. We all get our work done, but always find time to keep our party status. We also have more pride than any other school I've ever seen. On game days whether it is football or basketball, people are talegating for miles, and they are usually there at least a day before the game. Let's go Mountaineers!!
Jimmy
the stereotype about West Virginians being hicks is false, atleast in Morgantown, Morgantown is a small city only about 30 minutes into WV and an hour from Pitt. the stereotype about WVU being a Party school is completely correct, we are the #1 party school
Ashley
In some ways, I suppose. But, like everything else...a few idiots ruin it for everyone. Just because some drunk fans make fools out of themselves at football games, the entire school/state gets a bad rep.
Erika
I think that this stereotype has the potential to be accurate. I mean every college has a party scene, its all what each individual makes of it. Yes WVU students like to have fun but the accedemics here do not come second to the parties.
Brittany
WVU has a pretty high acceptance rate considering their programs, but students who plan to just get by like they did in high school are in for a rude awakening when they get put on academic probation first semester. The truth is that it is just like any other school. You will get out of it, what you put into it. As for all the ?hicks,? there are over 20,000 students at this school of all different types, and you will meet people that are like you and people that are different, but the people that become your best friends in college will be your best friends for life. Lastly, we are crazy about our sports. Almost the entire state comes together for tailgates and to cheer on the Mountaineers. This is by far one of the most spirited colleges to go to.
Jay
All of these stereotypes are what I had coming into school here. I have to say I have refuted all of them. I have a friend that chose to apply to WVU for medical school, because the area he wants to study is highly ranked here at WVU. Sure, there are students that don't take classes seriously and may party too much, but they aren't making everything they can out of being here at school and most of them didn't return after their Freshman year. Every school has certain stereotypes, but it's not until you get here that you realize they aren't all true.