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Students note that Harrisonburg comes up short, as far as bars and nightclubs go. As a result, apartments and houses have become the main party venues. Some students complain about the fact that most of JMU’s students are heavily involved in the party scene. On Monday morning, as you dodge empty kegs and red plastic cups on your walk from the apartments to campus, it’s hard to believe that not everyone takes part in the weekly hullabaloo. However, if you choose to abstain, even the most dedicated of drinkers will most likely respect your choice.
Although students will lodge some minor complaints about the excessively flourishing festivities, the whimsical weather, the perpetual parking pitfalls, and the lack of notable nightlife, the overall consensus is that JMU is a lovely location to live. With JMU’s beautifully landscaped campus, the close proximity of the luscious Shenandoah Valley, the knowledgeable professors, friendly staff, and warm-hearted student body, it’s not a huge surprise that students spend four or more very happy years at James Madison University. Freshmen, upperclassmen, graduates, and transfers agree that James Madison is a unique place to receive an education. The amiable attitude around town and campus has created a truly welcoming environment at James Madison University and helped Harrisonburg live up to its nickname, “the Friendly City.”
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LOKNESS
'14
Communications
It's Okay
The academics are good, but you can find better. Seriously, the only reason why people go here is to drink every weekend. If you're not a borderline alcoholic, you'll probably be in the minority.
Feb 09, 2012
SO UNPREDICTABLE
Seriously, bring some serious winter gear, and a rain jacket, and boots, and a scarf, but wear layers. Also, it can be 30 degrees at 10am, 70 degrees and sunny at 2pm, and 20 degress and snowing at 7pm.
PurpleDuke
'15
Education
Dorm Life on Campus
At James Madison University, there are a lot of dorms that satisfy students. They three newest dorms on east campus are great because they are air-conditioned and most have wi-fi. They are also right next to the most popular dining hall on campus. As for some of the other dorms, most don't have air-conditioning ow wi-fi so some students get a little annoyed but overall its a pretty good selection of dorms.
Jan 29, 2012
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