Torry
We have small class sizes and we have professors who really care about us. We are big on a global view and want to make well rounded students.
Alicia
Willamette is a really chill campus, with a very laid back atmosphere. At the same time there is also a strong focus on academics and this is fostered by the staff and faculty who are super friendly and do their best to available to their students. Also the classes are small and discussion based which as a student I really appreciate because I learn better when I talk about the subject as opposed to be lectures in which the professor just talks at you.
Alex
Willamette has one of the friendliest student bodies I have ever experienced. You will constantly see smiling faces all around campus. It's small enough to create a strong sense of community. That small size can also seem limiting at times. The surrounding community is a bit small, and recreational activities are limited if you do not have a car or funds for transportation
emily
I really like the size of Willamette: the classes are small enough so that everyone's voice can be heard during class discussions but it is a large enough school that there are always activities: bands playing concerts, internationally famous speakers, dance parties, we have it all. Something I love about Willamette is the stream that flows through campus: there are always ducks and geese hanging out, it's a really nice place to lounge when there's good weather, and on your birthday it's very common to get thrown in by your friends, a tradition called "Mill streaming".
Jordan
Is there a lot of school pride? That depends on what you take for school pride. There are not a lot of students who attend athletic events, but I would say when it comes to supporting each others clubs and speakers, we do a very good job of that. I feel though that I meet a lot of people here who say how happy they are that they do not attend a state school.
Margo
The big picture is a demanding, engaging, fun liberal arts college located in beautiful Oregon. The people are great - open to new ideas and always interested in knowing more. My profs are first-rate. They ask a lot academically and provide help when I need it. I feel like they are invested in my success and want to help me find my future.
Ryan
Willamette is a small liberal arts college located in quite possibly to most convenient and beautiful spot in Salem, Oregon. With just over 1,800 undergraduates, the campus feel is familiar and friendly. It's not too small where you feel like you're doing the same thing and seeing the same people over and over again, but it's not too big to the point where you feel like you're constantly lost in the crowd. The heart of downtown Salem is a six block walk northwest of campus and, oh yeah, the state capitol is literally right across the street. There's around 120 student-run organizations on campus to get involved in as well as both varsity and intramural sports. Even though Willamette isn't a huge school, there's almost never a shortage of things to do on campus. When you get bored, however, there's plenty of great places nearby to go explore.