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Western Washington University had smaller class sizes, more welcoming faculty, and beautiful views from the dorm rooms.

It's smaller than other Universities. It's really quite and nice view school. I can see the oceans in my room of the window. WWU professors are really great professors as we are in top 5 in WA state.

I would say it's more enviromentally aware than most colleges. And it's a small town, but make use out of what we have.

I think, that compared to the other schools I considered, WWU's outdoor-centered aura is very unique. Living in western Washington all my life, it's easy to forget how beautiful it really is over here. WWU does an amazing job of reminding locals and showing out of state students all the activities to do over here. There is so much involvement, as we have our own outdoor rec center, ski clubs, and so much more to draw students out of their dorms and into nature!

WWU seems to focus almost entirely on curiosity. Other universities I applied to offered WUE scholarships based solely on majors. WWU does not practice this, encouraging students to ventrue wherever their passions and interests take them.

As I considered where to attend college, I realized that Western Washington University is the perfect size. While it is not too large to get to know your peers, it also lacks the tiny size which can prevent the fresh start that comes with some anonymity. Western also provides an excellent and challenging learning environment; one in which professors are constantly demanding only the best from their students.

My school is unique in that we are tucked in next to our own private arboretum and we look out onto Bellingham Bay. My campus is beautiful and environmentally friendly. Everyone recycles and cares for the environment and that is a huge draw for many environmental science majors.

The university I am currently attending is very rustic. The walkways are paved with bricks that could be maintained better, but overall adds character to the school. To me it shows that many steps have been walked to get from class to class, to meet up with people, etc. it's indicative of the steps we take to achieve our dreams. It's a warm campus in comparison with the University of Washington's, Washington's very own concrete jungle.

The atmosphere at WWU is very laidback. Students who work hard in the classroom and with their studies are still able to have a god time. Western's campus is a very nice place to be with beautiful scenery. The people here are outgoing and friendly; as a Western student you I have never felt alone or without someone to spend time with. I took all these factors into consideration when I decided to attend Western, but ultimately I chose to come here for WWU's outstanding engineering program.

It is hard to find a qaulity university in Washington that isn't private and doesn't have too large of a campus/classes. The largest class size at WWU is about 500 people and at schools like Wazzu that is the normal class size! I have heard it can take kids at WSU 20 minutes just to get from class to class because the campus is so large! I really admire the smaller class sizes and campus sizes at Western.

It's a middle size school that is very liberal and focused on the environment.

WWU has a unique Psychology Department that allows students hands-on experience assisting with research conducted by WWU faculty. This is a rare opportunity for undergraduate students, and it definitely boosts student experience and resume building to have worked one-on-one in Psychology research with a professor.

Western is a fantastic school to be proud of. There are many different opportunities to figure out what your major is. Of the ways is through GURs. They delve into classes that are not pertinent to your major but exposes you to different studies that may or may not interest you. Benefits from classes like this are personal growth and awareness about the world you live in. Another would be speaking to a mentor or counsilor about your interest and majors.

One really awesome feature of Western is that it has a section of the college called Fairhaven College If you attend this portion then you can create your own major tailored to your interests and strengths. Another program here at western allows students to become certified to teach in their own specific field while procuring thier major in that field.

The people in this area are extremely polite and friendly. The entire city of Bellingham is full of kind hearted citizens who are willing to talk to you and respect you. I recently had a discussion on a public bus with a student who had a cup full of rosehips. I didn't know what they were, so I asked and she and I began talking and soon a third person joined in. She was willing to offer everything she knew about them including the use and where you can pick them. You don't find that just anywhere.

Western's beautiful brick and green built buildings are tucked in the trees at the mouth of the Puget Sound, overlooking beautiful Bellingham Bay. They have a view of the water on one side, with the amazing Wade King Rec Center and Red Square Fountain in the middle capped by Sehome Arboretum on south campus. There is a variety of iteresting programs, the renowned Woodring College of Education and even 'alternative' schooling at the Fairhaven campus. Western has beautiful scenery, in a great city, with efficient, fun and challanging courses.

WWU is a "green" school. The staff encourage recycling and turning in assignments via email versus hard copy to reduce the use of paper.

Fairhaven College is part of Western Washington University. What is unique about Fairhaven is one; it is an interdisciplinary liberal arts school, and two; you design your own major. The student needn?t be bogged down with useless general education classes. This benefits the student by allowing for further study into subject matter, and catering to a subarea of expertise. For example, I pursued a degree in business management but paired it with outdoor education. The result was a business degree that focused on the needs of parks and recreation outfits.

WWU is a school that focus's on people, generating students who are well rounded individuals, prepared for the real world.

WWU has a great chemistry program that has instructors who all have the highest degrees possible that are willing to help their students. The chemistry department offers undergraduate research opportunities to prepare their graduates for their subsequent steps in life.

Western Washington University is a really unique school. Because Western is a liberal arts school, it attracts people from all walks of life and makes for a diverse and exciting campus every day of the week. Aside from the school itself, the down town area of Bellingham has a lot of mom and pop shops, clubs, student run restaurants and a variety of inexpensive concerts any day of the week. Bellingham truly gives off the "college town" vibe in a warm and welcoming way.

The main qualities I like at Western is the smaller size, the environment and the people. Size wise Western is perfect. It is large enough that everyone does not have to get along with everyone else, but small enough that the largest class I have had so far is 70 people as a freshmen (not hundreds like some places). The environment is nice in that it is laid back since it is a college town. Access to outdoor activities is amazing. Then there are the people; everyone is very nice, open minded and inclusive.

Western is a smaller school with a wide variety of classes students can take. Even if it is not in a particular students major, many 100-200 level classes are open to all students. The location of WWU is one of the best. Bellingham is a safe, small city with many activities for students in the town itself and nearby there is Bellingham Bay, Mt. Baker, and numerous outdoor activities for students to try.

Compared to other schools that I considered attending, Western is a really small school. One of the reasons that I chose to attend Western is because I knew that I wouldn't be able to keep up in a much larger class. The biggest class size here would be around 200 students, but in another school that I considered, 200 is a small class.

WWU is more liberal than the other schools I applied to. Everyone that I know has gone there loved how they were never judged; there are many very unique people at the school yet they fit right in. The school is small enough so that professors can actually get to know you one on one, and it is easier to meet people and then see them again.

Both my bachelor and master?s degree programs do not require examinations or tests. Many would consider this preposterous, but I found it challenging to be evaluated through my writing, speaking, critical thinking, and ability to incorporate new ideas into internships and experience. My master?s degree will be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} online. This is also controversial in some traditionalist circles; however, for me, it is the only way to pursue higher education while working and living in a small town.

It's a small enough school where you can meet a lot of people that you can stay I touch with easily. People here are so friendly and open that's it a nice place to be. So many other schools are incredibly overwhelming and you can you feel like you're completely alone in it.

one of the original teaching schools and is extremely enviornmental friendly

There was a significantly larger amount of diversity.

My school is unique because it runs completely on green energy, there are solar panels on some of the buildings and there is great emphasis on recycling with plenty of recycling stations on campus and places where you can learn how to help save the planet.

It is incredibly environmentally conscious and very local food oriented. The campus is right next to the downtown area and everything is very close by. The students and faculty are very welcoming. Most of the campus is very outdoorsy and there is always something to do.

Small classes sizes and focus on student engagement in learning. Exam science courses, even large lecture classes-are NOT multiple choice. This makes things more challenging! It really does!

Size of the campus, size of the class rooms, beauty of the school, laid back attitude of staff and administration

It's small and in a beautiful location.

diversity, environmentally concerned, hippie spirit alive.

WWU is very concerned about being "green."

There are no Fraternaties or Soraties at my school .

It is very environmentally friendly.

It was the only public school I looked at. It was also the only school I chose to apply to and thus the only school I was accepted into.

It runs 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} on renewable energy.

The town my school is located in, Bellingham, has everything you need, but there isn't too many people. And there is an abundance of opportunity for recreation. There's a new recreation center on campus, which is exceptional. There is also an outdoor center that provides a lot of opportunities and help with outdoor recreation. There were only a few schools in my state that offered the program I was interested in, and I chose Western because it was the easiest transition for me socially, economically, academically, religiously and recreationally.

Western is the ideal liberal arts school...it is a small state school that is very diverse in its nature. the professors tend to be leading people in their fields and they simply. The choices on has while at western are incredible. You can literally do anything you want through the university. Every sport is available or can be made available. Every activity can be done. The school is very relaxed and tends to be a generally good place to learn.

Everyone is generally very friendly. And there are no fraternities or sororities.

I was most attrcted to the size, location, and feeling of Western Washington University. WWU felt safer and more open than the other schools I considered. I like being in a small city (Bellingham) , surrounded by trees on a campus small enough to walk across in 15 minutes. My school is also very pround of its arts - and that is very important to me as a theatre major. WWU is also well known as a liberal school, which made me feel more comfortable as a bisexual atheist.