Wake Forest University
Reviews

Great Place to Explore

Winston-Salem is decently sized and has a lot to offer. The arts are very big in down town and I suggest going to a show offered by the arts high school in the area. Wake isn't too far from UNC and Duke, so there is always the possibility of leaving the campus to interact with other college students.

Safety

Safety on campus is great. I always feel safe and I really feel like the police are there just to keep the students safe. I feel like they are doing what law enforcement really should do, they're not just there to get the students into trouble.

Get Meal Plan With Maximum Food Dollars

Food Dollars are key and a part of the meal plan. They can be used to buy Chick fil A, Starbucks, Subway, Campus Grounds(student run coffee shop), Moe's, the Sundry (drinks, food, snacks, and other over priced household items), Take Two Deli and Grill (Boar's Head), and Shorty's, our on campus restaurant. The other option is the Pit, our cafeteria. Some love it, some hate it. I am indifferent. The options are pretty good, but the food isn't always cooked to be it's best, except for the epic Thanksgiving dinner, when parents, prospective students, or large event are here, and when the Pit is having a special theme night. The Pit tries to change it up every now and then, some changes like are welcome, where as the weird changes to normal recipes are not. As a picky eater, I prefer the food dollar options, yet I always find myself pit-sitting for hours because the Pit, regardless of the food, is a great place to spend time with friends and procrastinate.

Good Times, Social Scene Wanting

Academically, Wake is exceptional. My professors have been extremely helpful and they have done a great job teaching their material. The work load is overwhelming at times, but it teaches time management (if you don't manage your time wisely by the end of your first semester, you're done for). The social scene is a different story. Frats and sororities are dominant and borderline oppressive. They are very exclusive and cliquey and it reminds me a lot of high school-something that doesn't sit well with me. Frat parties are the only social scene going on for underclassmen on the weekends. Otherwise, you'll be sitting in your room with some friends. I've done both, and they get repetitive. Overall, though, I love Wake.

Admissions difficulty average? Is this a joke?

Ok, I have long relied on the opinion of College Prowler to offer insights from the student peer review perspective. However, after seeing that Wake is given an

"average" admissions difficulty, it has really inquired me to think deeper. The school has a higher score range and academic rating than many of its peer institutions being compared on the site. The simple rating obviously shows that many other factors are not taken into consideration, and it can very easy give off a misleading impression to potential applicants.

We need to look at the profile of applicants, their credentials, background and many other factors that gives nuances to the admissions process.

And to give a fair review, on the diversity matter that a couple people has seemed to be concerned about. Yes, Wake Forest is not the most diverse campus. However, I think we can safely say that for that diversity is an issue of most college campuses in the southeast. I am personally a student of minority, so I understand and value the importance of how diversity contributes to a dynamic learning environment. It goes beyond socio-economic and racial diversity, it's also about diversity of viewpoints and opinions that helps to fuel the process of academic endeavor.

However, I think at times we are too quick to come to judgment. Wake, while lacks racial/ethic and socio-economic diversity, like a number of its peer private institutions, is not a close minded school. The college dedicate itself to the focus of undergraduate teaching. College is not about having bars and restaurants nearby, or a vivid nightlife scene. Wake believes in a truly transformative experience, of immersing its students to intellectual challenge, in an encouraging way. It's only through rigor and discipline can an individual fully engage in the self-discovery process. I am currently a senior at Wake, and I can confidently say that my experience here, has truly been one that has made be a better and more well rounded person.

I tried to be as unbiased as possible. I am very critical at ratings, and I rarely write reviews online. However, remembering how confusing the college application process was, I thought that someone needed to step up to help better define Wake Forest. I believe in Wake, and I hope that if you choose to come here, that you will too.

Good luck to your college search!

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Best Days of My Life

i've never seen so much sun in my life. when the winter rains arrived, i had forgetten what it was like for the dewy drop to fall upon my brow. the thirsty grass yearned for this respite from Apollo's glorious stare. my tan is coming along wonderfully from just walking around naked.

Worst Day of My Life

i spent 6.5 hours looking for an available spot only to be stopped by the campus police and fined 400$ for loitering and 60 hours of community service for running over a visiting family in my frustration. after stopping by the lovely starbucks in the library, i came back to my car to find that it had been impounded.

Everyone Is Relatively Attractive

There really aren't any overweight people, everyone dresses nicely and on a scale of 1 to 10 - I have yet to see someone under a 5 with the average probably at a 7.5. Girls are treated like gold, especially at frats. Southern gentlemen are abundant.

I Love Wake

Wake Forest is the great school that it is because of the wonderful student body. Every student on campus is driven and dedicated and everyone encourages each other to succeed. The classes are interesting and the professors are engaging and willing to help. Outside of academics, the social aspects of Wake are a ton of fun. Greek life has a major presence on campus and joining my sorority was on of the best decisions I could have made in college. There are also parties on the quad, guest speakers in Wait Chapel, game day festivities, even camping on the lawn of the President's house. It is a great place to learn and a great place to have fun, not to mention it has one of the most beautiful campuses in America.

Wacky Winston Weather

You never know what to expect with Winston-Salem weather. September and April are filled with gorgeous warm and sunny days to mark the beginning and end of the school year, but every month in between is a toss up. One day in February could be snowing, and the next could be 60 degrees and sunny. The good news is that Wake is quick to cancel classes at any sign of snow, ice, or heavy rain.

Mehh

Frat parties...thats about it......if you want to have fun you have to join a fraternity or sorority. Nightlife is very repetitive.

Pro Humanitate

Wake Forest's motto is Pro Humanitate, for humanity. Working for the community outside the "Bubble of Wake Forest" is a common goal among all of the students on campus. There are so many ways to get involved whether it is through Greek Life, Alpha Phi Omega (the co-ed service fraternity), the Volunteer Service Corps, Nourish International... the list goes on. I transferred to Wake after the first semester of my freshman year initially for the Psychology Department (which is wonderful!), but I really wanted more opportunity to continue the volunteer work that I was so heavily involved with during my high school years as well. Yes, Wake Forest does have a very high tuition and heavy workload, but it makes it easier to see past those aspects once you've become a student on their campus working within their Pro Humanitate purpose.

Beautiful People

Everyone on this campus is beautiful...it's rare to see an overweight person as well. The typical student is the typical overachiever who is completely stressed during the week but then everyone cuts loose on Wake Wednesdays and the weekend which makes up for the high pressure academically. There is a mix of Southern and Northern brands but definitely buy cowboy boots and bring sundresses/buttondowns and ties for tailgates!

Computers

You get a laptop upon entry freshman year and then another one junior year. They are standard thinkpads with a camera built in. Some people use their macs but I don't think the thinkpads are that bad. The network is usually pretty good especially in the library. Most people buy a printer but you can also print easily in the library. There are also computers in the library for use but there is definitely an expectation to have a laptop.

Really Safe.

The police are always willing to help out if necessary. I feel as though the authoritative presence on campus is strong enough that students won't completely lose their minds, but calm enough that students don't feel that they can't still have fun. I have walked by myself at night quite often and felt perfectly fine. The students watch out for each other. Drinking games clearly affect health, but no college can escape that.

No Diversity Whatsoever

This is actually my biggest beef with the school, and what has led me to look into transferring. There is ZERO diversity in all respects.

Race:

Wake Forest is very white, and minorities stick out like a sore thumb. Asians especially.

Personality diversity:

As a whole, WFU is extremely preppy. There aren't many exceptions to this rule... if you're not preppy, it can be kind of tough finding people similar to you.

Economic background:

For the most part, I don't think anyone at WFU is too badly off.

Not Into Sports, So...

I'm not into sports, so I probably can't give as holistic a review as someone else. That being said, though, school spirit is pretty big here, and most people are involved in intramural sports. It's definitely a sporty campus.

School Is Disconnected from Campus

The city in which Wake Forest lies, Winston-Salem, is a pretty big city, so I suppose if you wanted to find something to do around town, you could. However, WFU isn't really in Winston-Salem (to the contrary, you sort of have to drive to get into the city) and as a result, basically no one actually goes into WS to do anything. Students refer to the campus as the "Wake Forest bubble" because people on campus are so isolated from everything else.

If you're looking for a strictly campus feel, though, this isn't a bad thing.

Your Mileage May Vary

I don't want to say the college is definitively good or bad. To the contrary, I think it's either a place you either love or hate. If you're athletic, outgoing, preppy, and enjoy Greek life, you'll probably love it, and if you're not, it's probably not the place for you. Wake Forest is not diverse at all, so you either fit in beautifully or stick out like a sore thumb.

Hotties

beautiful people u can actually have a conversation with... wifey material

Teams Need Improvement

Wake Forest generally has a history when it comes to sports. However, our teams have been lacking in recent years in all Division One Competitions. That is not to say that the fan support isn't there. Many people enjoy attending games, but there is not the committment that there is at other universities. The athletic facilities are pretty good and IM plays a large part in most peoples lives.

Campus- Generally Very Accomidating

The facilites on campus are great. The athletic center serves the purpose of keeping students in shape and has great facilities. The library is also very accomidating for students. The only place that needs renovating is the Pitt (Fresh Food Company). With more students, there is a greater need for seating and the general design needs to be changed to accomidate everyone. Otherwise, the campus is generally nice and aesthetically pleasing.

Adequate

Every Wake Forest student receives a Thinkpad with their tuition payment. The Thinkpad is a capable computer that will perform all the tasks that you will need it to.

They do tend to crash occasionally and "The Bridge" is not great at fixing them. Their way of fixing them is to reimage them aka wipe them clean of everything

Many students also bring their laptops from home

Rich and White

Wake is a place that prides itself on 'diversity', but it is a sham to consider Wake a diverse place. The majority of students are upper-class and/or white. Wake is very clicky and most groups tend to be segregated amongst themselves

Wonderful

I love Wake Forest! I feel 100% comfortable there! The only thing I wish Wake had but doesn't is a more diverse student night life. Because Winston is not a college town, Greek life controls the social life. Unfortunately going fratting gets old once your a Junior so looking for things to do that are fun late night gets rough. Everything else, however, is amazing! The people, the professors, the pro-humanitate spirit...amazing!