Western Washington University Top Questions

Community. Coming to Western Washington University I expected to find myself lost in a sea of 15,000 people, not the largest university in Washington by any means but not the smallest either. What I found was a group of people driven to Western through different ambitions or goals, but all sharing a desire to experience community and find common ground in such a controversial world. You learn to experience Western with your eyes up, looking for people to connect with, and finding them in a unique atmosphere.

The mountains. There is always a place to go hiking abd biking.

The community is the best thing about WWU. Everyone is extremely friendly, inviting, and open-minded. It is the best possible atmosphere to be in if you want to get to know yourself a little more, while still getting to know new people.

The size. Since Western Washington University has limited graduate students, the school does not have a huge population compared to a great deal of public institutions, but it is still a decent size. This makes for a school big enough to provide opportunities for students to truly define themselves, yet small enough that each student can feel confident and important in their surroundings.

Western Washington University is a school that accepts everyone. Although I was fairly educated with this fact upon arriving, I was not fully aware of what it entailed. Here at WWU, there is a club for everyone. Whether you are homosexual, a sailor, a horse rider, a political activist or a nature fanatic, Western finds a way to incorporate everyone's preferences. The students and faculty here make this all possible. From the day I began school, I felt extremely welcomed and accepted by everyone I met. Western causes student's lives to be more fulfilling and enjoyable.

When considering the best thing about my school, I instantly think about the atmosphere and size of the campus. Western is settled neatly into a hillside overlooking an historic city and beautiful bay. This beings many people that love to do outdoor activities. There is a small town feel, which makes things very comfortable, yet it has the amenities of a larger city. The class size is small enough so every student can get personalized help from a professor, and yet there are enough people on campus to always find something to do.

The atmosphere, it is friendly and welcoming.

Almost everyone is very helpful and friendly

I consider the diversity and none competitive nature it's greatest quality. I love that so many groups mingle and that there really is a sense of community at school.

Western Washington University is a wonderful campus in which students are allowed to think and express themselves freely. At Western, anything is possible. It is easy to start up school clubs, organize events, and take action in molding Western into the school you want it to be. Having this pliability is what makes a university so great; no matter who is attending the school, it will be a school adjusted to the needs of the current students.