Torry
We have all different kinds of people. But we have a great community and you know some one from almost every group on campus.
Alicia
For the most part the students at WU are all pretty friendly, and there is a great community due to our small size. Also there are many diverse interests within our study body and this is reflected in the majors we offer, and all the different clubs we have.
Alex
Willamette has a very laid back student population. Unlike most private liberal arts universities, there is no feeling of prestige or pretentious entitlement. Most students are from the Pacific Northwest, but come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Although people generally settle into their close friend groups, there is very little feeling of cliqueness. Most students tend to fall left of center in their political thoughts, but are very open minded.
emily
The student body is incredibly diverse. Coming from a really small town I had never had friends that identified as LGBTQ or that came from incredibly different socio-economic backgrounds. Meeting different people is a great way to learn how to interact with different types of people and to learn things about yourself as well. Sports are pretty popular but the social scene isn't really dominated by the "football cheerleader fraternity sorority" types that it was in high school. I have had a great time here spending time will all sorts of different people
Jordan
This is going to sound weird, but I feel like a person of color might feel uncomfortable here because, like I said before, there is a large majority of white students who attend Willamette. As a Latina myself, I feel weird when 'white' students advocate for social justice when all they do is hang around with their 'white' friends in the Bistro and listen to Indie rock music.
Margo
It's an incredibly casual and open place. Students hang out individually and in groups that are open to everyone. There is little social hierarchy at Willamette - too open and inviting a place. If you are stuck on social status or want to be better than others, this won't be a good school for you at all. I have great friends, a huge circle of acquaintances, and have felt comfortable on campus from the first day. People are open, friendly, interested and interesting.
Benny
My classmates are a handful of puzzle pieces: we all bring something wonderful to the table and build on each other's weaknesses.
Ryan
Coming from a small New England town where my public high school was about 98{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} white, this is the most diverse place I've ever been in. The campus is a great mix of people from all different backgrounds. There are many student organizations on campus devoted to supporting people of unique backgrounds and identity (race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.). However, the overall atmosphere on campus is very accepting and relaxed. You're judged as an individual based on your attitude and your accomplishments, not your skin color or whether the person you date is of the same sex as you. The campus is socially aware and conscious of the issues that impact our society and there's often discussion and debate about such issues both in and out of the classroom.
Sara
Some of them are enlightened, but most of them are just rich pricks who have no idea what the real world is like.
Allison
fun, friendly, always willing to share