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College Prowler Take
Students unquestionably agree that a Wake Forest education is rewarding. Most attribute their college decision to Wake Forest’s reputation as an academically demanding institution that has an excellent track record of graduate school and job placement. Known as “Work Forest,” the school’s challenging curriculum provides a valuable well-rounded education that not only prepares students for a career, but teaches them to think in a novel and resourceful manner. Students never cease to be impressed by their idyllic campus and top-notch facilities, as well as the excellent fusion of athletics and academics that seem to be injected into the soul of the school. However, students do have a fair share of gripes. Wake’s academic reputation is certainly warranted, and students often claim the excessive, and often obscene, amount of work required is nearly insufferable at times. This can often cripple the overall social vitality of the school. Winston-Salem’s general lack of entertaining options does nothing to alleviate this concern. Finally, the poor diversity on campus is assuredly the most common concern, and, while efforts are being made to improve the ethnic diversity at Wake Forest, as things stand, diversity is certainly sub-par. The majority of students will openly profess their love for Wake Forest, and many say that choosing Wake was the best decision they’ve ever made. For an intense and ultimately rewarding education, this is a great choice. But if you’re looking for a party school, you’d be better off giving someplace else a shot. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
I love Wake. I would definitely...
I love Wake. I would definitely recommend it if you want a small academic school with a lot of teacher interaction. If you are looking for a party school, go somewhere else. |
Anonymous says: |
I love Wake Forest. The business...
I love Wake Forest. The business school is providing me with a top-notch education, with which I am almost guaranteed a job, the campus is overwhelmingly beautiful, and the athletics, both club and varsity, have made Wake my perfect college choice. Even though its price tag is expensive, Wake is consistently rated as one of the ‘best buys’ of private school education, and I have absolutely no regrets taking out school loans. Thus far, I am convinced that attending Wake Forest has been one of the best choices I’ve ever made. |
Anonymous says: |
Honestly, there are times I wish I...
Honestly, there are times I wish I was somewhere else, but I don’t regret it at all. Sometimes, it’s called ‘Work Forest’ because of all the work, but it’s manageable. Work hard, party hard. |
Anonymous says: |
There are things that I wish I...
There are things that I wish I knew before I made the decision to come here. I wish I’d known that there was so little diversity, and I wish I’d known how ridiculously hard the academics are in some departments. I also wish I’d known that there isn’t a lot to do in Winston-Salem. I find that everyone is very similar here, and if you want a lot of diversity, it’s not the place to be. But, if you want cultural things to do, and you want to meet different people, you just have to make the effort. I’ve grown to like it a lot. |
Anonymous says: |
Overall, Wake is nice. There are...
Overall, Wake is nice. There are things I hate, like the lack of diversity, and there are some scary close-minded Southern people that I avoid. Would I be happier somewhere else? Possibly. I’m scared to transfer though, because I wouldn’t want to start over again. |
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