Case Western Reserve University
Reviews

Greek (Is a Way of) LIFE

After visiting several other colleges throughout my freshman year, I noticed that most schools are big on school pride and focus very little on Greek life. Case is the exact opposite. There is very little school pride, but tons of Greek pride, leading to huge rivalries during Greek Week.

Buses Everywhere

Part of your tuition and fees goes toward a bus pass that can be used on any of the Cleveland public transportation. There are public buses coming constantly if you want to go somewhere off campus. On campus transportation is by shuttle bus (free!), which stops roughly every 20 minutes at any given stop. Of course, the campus is relatively small, so all the buildings on campus are within a 20 minute walk of the dorms. Campus security also offers a free service for those nights when you don't feel safe walking back to your dorms.

Never Bored in University Circle, Cleveland, OH

The University Circle area of Cleveland is a great place to live. It offers access to the best of the best. Students can visit the Cleveland Art Museum and Botanical Garden, catch a show at Severance Hall and walk a short distance to dine in Little Italy. It's a beautiful area with world class entertainment, medical service and much more. I LOVE Cleveland!

join Greek Life

If you come to Case Western and you are partly, if not more, a social butterfly then join greek life or you will virtually go crazy.

Financial Aid at Case Western

Here at Case, most people are smart. Also, most people have amazing financial aid packages. If you do well in high school and participate in outside activities that actually have a real meaning then you will be set to go when it comes to receiving financial aid. Of course some students may receive more than others, but not everyone will receive the same amount.

Easy to Get and Great

The undergraduate teaching assistants are well-paid and it is pretty easy to get paid to do research in the semester or the summer. There isn't really a compendium of opportunities, but ask your professors and they will point you toward some great experiences.

Great

Always gets me where I need to go. No need for a car (parking is tough).

Great Area

There are a ton of museums, theaters, and restaurants in walking distance and the Cleveland public transit can take you to anything too far to walk.

Challenging but Possible

I chose Case Western Reserve University because of its strong reputation in science and engineering, its cognitive science program, and its availability of research for undergraduate students. The workload is very challenging, it's a lot of work, but it's do-able. Most teachers, supplemental instructors, and student tutors are available to help with any unclear material.

Access to Hospitals

The Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals are literally RIGHT ON CAMPUS!!! Students looking for volunteer experience or research positions have great ease getting into these programs! Great for those looking into the Medical or Dental field!

Pre-Med at Case

Being a pre-medical student at Case is an amazing opportunity because there are so many other individuals who also intend to go to medical school. The atmosphere is conducive to this type of learning. The opportunities are abundant, from volunteering at UH to getting involved in some sort of pre-medical organization, to doing medical research with faculty on the Case campus.

They're Damn Fast

Sooooooo fast, allegedly second only to NASA in speed.

Overall a Great School

I've enjoyed my time at Case so far because there are so many things to do and ways to get around. I like that it is a small campus but not to small because I still meet someone new everyday.

Loved My Years

I loved CWRU when I was there, and I wish I could go back in a second. It is a lot of work and professors will push you, but it does prepare you. There is a lot to do, a million clubs and the people I met there are some of the best in the world. Everyone is driven and very intelligent- your friends will go off to do crazy and awesome things. Work hard, play hard.

Campus Aesthetics

Case has a very pretty and unique campus. There are a lot of modern art installations on campus, and a few of the buildings are modernistic, too. When the weather is nice, there are often weddings on campus.

Financial Aid = Simplicity

It's so easy to fill out the forms, and Case is pretty willing to dole out the cash if you deserve it. Also the financial aid office is so nice here, extremely convenient and helpful :)

Free Spirits Who Are Very Smart

Students at CWRU march to their own drummers. I love how they are cool, hip and maybe a little nerdy and very, very smart.

Get Involved! It's Amazing!

I could not be happier with my decision to come here! These are the friendliest, smartest, and most interesting people I have ever met. The campus is the perfect size that you can know a large amount of the campus, but still meet new people every day. It's not an overwhelming size and the graduates are so nice: even to freshman! It's a tough school, but I recommended joining a club or 2 to keep you sane in between studying. But there are so many helping resources to help you adjust and the people will just make your day!

It's Amazing What You Can Find by Stepping Out of Bounds

Even though Cleveland isn't the most temperature-friendly city, people who claim Case/Cleveland to be "boring" are sadly mistaken. Even if there is nothing to do on campus (which I haven't experienced yet), you get these unlimited RTA pass that allows you to use the rapid train station and any of the busing in the city! Rock n roll hall of fame and Severance hall for the music junkies. Coventry Rd. for the hipsters and amazing cheap food. Tower city for the shop-a-holics. Quick n Loans for the sports fans (and concert fans!). Several clubs in downtown and the West Side Market is the best place and highly recommended if you like cultural food at cheap prices! It's all within a 20 min. bus ride. So sit back, enjoy the ride, and return back on campus happy!

Very Relaxed

You have to try very hard to get into trouble. Sometimes you'll have a high strung roommate or RA but in general as long as you are not destroying something you will be fine.

Great

I really enjoy the town and the school I attend at Case Western Reserve University

Awesome

Case offers a great academic opportunities. I'm a person who loves to ask questions for my professors and they can answer anything, also the Co-op, internship, and research opportunities are fabulous. And then what makes Case one of the best places in the world for me are the people. Everyone at Case is willing to help you out with whatever you need. There is always someone willing to help.

Mediocre

The campus food is really not that good. It is good for the first week of classes and then it takes a turn for the worse and just stays at mediocre. The really only good days are when there are open houses coming through. For some reason the food provider, Bon Apetit, wants to have fresh food from local farms. This in theory sounds like a good idea, however they obviously don't understand that Case is in Cleveland and that fruit in December should not be from local farms...

Good, During the Day

Case is surrounded by ghetto on 2 sides, so the crime can tend to leak into campus. There's a mugging at night probably once every other week. Campus police are usually good about responding, but it can be hard for them to catch a suspect when the description matches 25% Cleveland's population. I know someone who had their car stolen when it was parked on the street.

The last year I was there was worse than average. There was a carjacking during the summer and 2 bank robberies (at the same bank).

There are plenty of options for getting around at night if you don't feel safe walking though.

Much to Offer

Cleveland has a lot to offer to students with its various museums and other attractions. Students have easy access to the city through the buses provided.