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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Western Illinois University is 59%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
For the parents, i would tell them to get to know the Schools that their child is considering very well. I know going to college might be a scary thing for a parent , so in order to make sure their child have a good experience they ahve to visit the schools and get to know the environment. Also the parents might want to find a school that is not costly, i know paying for college can be very expensive (becasuse i am going through that currently). They should find an institution that is affordable and that provides their child with a quality education. For the student, i would tell them to find a school that has various activites for new students, because coming into a new school can be difficult but if the school has various activies for new student then it would be a lot easier to make friends. It is alos important to find a school that has a good advbising center for students who are close to graduation. Having a good advisor in college can help you pick the best classes so that you wont waste you time taking classes that are not required for your mjor.
Read all 164 answers Describe the students at your school.
My classmates are very kind and curtious, they are always willing to step in and help whenever anyone needs it.
Read all 39 answers What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing would be very similar to many other Universities; the drinking, drugs and choices that students are faced with on a daily basis. Although this can also be a good thing, it allows students to decipher their life, plans and decisions on their own. College is a time to grow and develop so with no obstacles in the way it would almost be too easy.
Read all 38 answers Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
A fun-loving learning environment that prepares you for your future.
Read all 36 answers Describe your favorite campus traditions.
agriculture? i'm not exactly sure...teaching is really big there too.
Read all 29 answers What kind of person should attend this school?
The types of people that should attend Western Illinois are people that desire an enviornment that is a mixture of a want to learn and a good blend of a social aspect as well
Read all 28 answers What kind of person should not attend this school?
Any person that is not living, I was always the kind of person that never wanted to be around anyone in high school, as I entered my first year of college at WIU I became more involved and meet some really nice people.
Read all 28 answers What's unique about your campus?
Western tries hard to accomodate those that need help in a variety of ways. Those disabilities, learning or phsycial are given the resources for the help they request. Wester is open-minded and progressive in the teaching style of their professors. The entire school is truly set up for one to succeed in their field of choice.
Read all 25 answers What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I had more information regarding housing financial requirements. I also would have liked to have had more information about requirements of the major I am in. I didnt learn REAL details until arriving here at school.
Read all 21 answers Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The people that go to my school, Western Illinois University are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Because it is located in such a small town, people get pretty close. Everyone seems to be extremely respectful. It was one of the first places that almost everyone holds the door open for you, and says please and thank you. Classrooms are filled with kind people who are willing to give you help, inside the class and out. The people are really great, which is the most appealing quality to me.
Read all 19 answers What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I tell them about the great friends i have made at school.
Read all 18 answers What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about my school is the large amount of people in my lecture classes.
Read all 17 answers What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
The main stereotype for students at my school is that we are all just a bunch of crazy part animals. Everyone says that WIU is one of the biggest part schools in the Midwest. This is not completely accurate. There are quite a few people who go out multiple times a week, but the only reason that people know that is because it's all they have to talk about. Most of the people I talk to on a daily basis tend to spend most of their time busying themselves with other things and only going out every now and then. WIU only seems like a huge party school because the kids who go out all the time are very vocal about it and pride themselves on their partying abilities. Those kids are the minority of students, they just tend to be the most vocal about their private lives. Most students at WIU don't typically party a lot, but they may go out every now and then. This school gets a bad rap because of its loud students and even louder parties, like the Wheeler Street block party.
Read all 11 answers What is your overall opinion of this school?
Western is a school that for most is far enough away from their hometown that they don't go home most weekends. It is not too big where you get lost but not small enough that you run into the same people everyday.
There are a lot of education and law enforcement majors. A lot of military men and women. There is also a number of people from small towns which allows you to get to know people from various areas and backgrounds.
It's easy to get into bars, but the cops have cracked down so be careful if you're underage.
Read all 9 answers What are the most popular student activities/groups?
Greeks are always popular!
Read all 8 answers What are the academics like at your school?
The academics are what you make of it, you get out what you put in. Great for teaching or if you want to be a cop. There's actually a surprising amount of people in fashion merchandising as well.
Core classes can be big in the lecture hall but once you get into your major's classes, they're smaller so you can get to know your professors/classmates.
Read all 6 answers Why did you decide to go to this school?
I decided to go to WIU because it is close to home and the tuition is not crazy. I've heard it's a really good school for psychology majors. I also wanted to go to a smaller size campus where I can get to know my classmates and the faculty better.
Read all 4 answers What's the Greek scene like?
It is ok but not as active
Read all 2 answers What's the dating scene like?
There are barely on campus dating people normally date people at other Universities.
Read all 2 answers I don't drink. Will it be hard for me to go to parties?
no i do not drink as well but i still manage to have a blast
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