Western Washington University Top Questions

Before coming to this school, I wish I had known that there would be absolutely nothing to worry about. Senior year of high school was highly strenuous in that I was constantly worrying about absolutely every little thing that could possibly occur. However, upon arriving at college, I soon realized that all the worrying I had been doing was for nothing and was energy better spent doing something a bit more useful such as filling out more scholarship applications.

I wish I would have known more precisely what fields were most interesting to me and what my talent or personality type most naturally corresponds with academically. Looking back I would definately ask myself what type of activities and lifestyle do I want to create in a career after college and how do the classes I take prepare or guide me in that direction. I would recommend prospective students to look at what facilities are available in which departments. For example I found the metal workshop my senior year and wished I would have used it sooner.

I wish I would of known which were the best dorms to stay in. Fortunately, I got the best ones my first quarter!

I wish I had known that the school spirit wasnt really there considering I grew up in ASB and always very involved in my schools.

Before I attended the University I would have reviewed which programs required an additional application, so I could have prepared myself and planned accordingly. I also would have tried to have found a job around campus, before moving to the area, so I could have had everything in line for me when school started.

How difficult it would be to chose a major when you are a transfer student and I wish that there would have been someone there to help me chose and register for classes.

I wasn't really shocked by anything when I started at WWU because I am a local so I was already familiar with the area and the campus. However, on a personal level, I wish I would have been more outgoing in my classes because I could have established relationships with many more people than I did.

I wish I would of viewed the dorms before I decided where I wanted to live.

It rains. A lot. (but I knew that...) No, I wish I would have looked into Huxley College of the Environment more seriously.

There's nothing I wish I had known before coming to Western. This way, I discover[ed] things on my own.