Illinois Wesleyan University Group at eNotes

You are required to live on campus both freshman and sophomore year,...

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:42:24 PST

You are required to live on campus both freshman and sophomore year, unless you're a commuter student (I've only met one, though). In general, roommates are matched up very well. Of course, there are the occasional roommate horror stories you hear about. If you and your roommate really don't get along, to the point where you seriously cannot live together, you can talk to the director of residence life. And, if you can make it through the...

Yes, there is a Greek system. According to College Prowler, 33% of males...

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:31:59 PST

Yes, there is a Greek system. According to College Prowler, 33% of males and 25% of females are Greek.

Let me start out by saying that it's not difficult to graduate in 4...

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:45:45 PST

Let me start out by saying that it's not difficult to graduate in 4 years. Even if you change your major multiple times or study abroad, it's very manageable. I know someone who is graduating a semester early and still managed to tack on a minor while taking the LSATs and applying to law school.The IWU website says that "better than 9 in 10 seniors graduate in four years."

A MESSAGE TO CONSERVATIVES:Here's something I wish I would have known...

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 20:33:25 PST

A MESSAGE TO CONSERVATIVES:Here's something I wish I would have known before coming here: there are zero conservative political science professors, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a conservative professor of any discipline. If you're outspoken, and not afraid to be the only one who questions the professor, then you'll have no trouble at IWU. On the other hand, if you don't like the idea of sometimes being the only one of a certain political...

What are the most common career paths for graduates?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

What are the most common career paths for graduates?

Campus Life

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

What is life like on campus? Does a lot of social activity take place on campus? Are there a lot of campus activities? How is campus dining?

What are the schools' strongest academic programs?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

What are the schools' strongest academic programs?

Political and Social Climate

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

What are the political and social leanings of most students and faculty? Is it easy to express opposing views?

Are there required classes for incoming freshman? What are some examples...

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

Are there required classes for incoming freshman? What are some examples of these?

Social Scene

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

Are students very social? Is there an active social scene open to students? Does the school have a reputation as a party school?

Is there a Greek System? If so, what percentage of students participate?

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

Is there a Greek System? If so, what percentage of students participate?

Student Housing

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

How is the housing situation both on and off-campus? Is it easy or difficult to find housing?

What percentage of students receive financial aid?

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

What percentage of students receive financial aid?

Likes and Dislikes

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

What do you like most about this school? What do you like least?

Do many students choose to study abroad?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

Do many students choose to study abroad?

Academics

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

What are classes like? Are professors accessible? Are classes challenging?

What kinds of recreational facilities does the campus offer?

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

What kinds of recreational facilities does the campus offer?

Off-Campus Environment

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

What is the environment like off-campus? Do students venture off-campus frequently?

At what point does a student need to select his or her major?

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

At what point does a student need to select his or her major?

Do all freshman live on campus? Are roommates matched up well?

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:00:42 PST

Do all freshman live on campus? Are roommates matched up well?