Kayla
At WMU, the biggest sterotype I've encountered is that it's just a party school. That students don't study and go there to party. From my personal experience I want to say that at Western we do have fun, but we take school work very seriously. I don't like to generalize anyone, so why generalize western? Every person is an individual and what they choose to do while they are here is their choice.
Cameron
A lot of people think that WMU is just a party school and that you don't have to be smart to go to school here.
I say to that that WMU is a great school and is nationally ranked and recognized. It offers many different majors and programs, as well as a great atmosphere and community.
Nicholas
There is a very common stereotype associated with Western Michigan University and that is the nickname of Wastern due to house parties and fraternity parties. There are always social events every weekend on Western's campus, but that is pretty consistent with any other big university. I would say it is no different than a Michigan State atmosphere with a more compacted campus. Overall Western Students work hard during the week and play hard during the weekend, and sometimes during the week.
Amanda
At Western Michigan University there is this idea that all we do is drink. Many people around the state, and on campus call our university WAISTERN instead of our true name, Western. It is sad and disrespectful and it upsets me to think that there are people out there that would even consider that to be all we are and have to offer. Western has many accomplishments to our name, being home to an honors college, ranking number one as a military friendly school in all of Michigan, being the university of choice of pro football player, Greg Jennings, and having (soon enough) a medical school, to name a few.
It is time for the public, and students in particular, to learn that there is so much more to college than partying and Western Michigan University is a perfect place to experience and realize that.
Anndreisha
The stereotype that some people may get about students who attend Western Michigan University is that all our students do is party and drink a lot. But that is not at all true, Western Michigan University is a very great university that is known for its great academic programs. Majority of the students at Western Michigan University are engrossed in their academic programs as well as being involved in different organizations on campus that are making a difference in our community. Our campus is full of great events to keep everyone entertained no matter what you are interested in, Western Michigan University has something going on just for you.
Michael
"Known" to be wasted all the time to no even know how to spell their own colleges name. NOT FACT but is still an option haha