Incredibly racist institution that oppresses its students of color while trying to use concepts of 'diversity' to improve their own self image and power. The most racism I ever endured and the most silenced I ever felt in my life was in the Woodring College of Education. They use words like 'unprofessional' to label students of color who complain about racism. While at Western, I was told that if I spoke out about the racist comments I heard from my co-operating teacher, I would be expelled from Woodring. Well, I graduated, so I can't be expelled now. While the professors will preach tremendously about how they value 'diversity,' they only want people of color for their value in marketing.
Beautiful campus with really nice students. It is a charming campus.
I absolutely loved going to school here. There are so many amazing people at WWU and in Bellingham. I would go back if I could.
Did not attend. Yet visited the library several times. For history and communication (rhetoric) and quality fiction, the stacks portend a great library.
Though there is the sense this university exists to pay itself at student expense.
Why WA-state has a four tiered state university system, I dunno:
- U of W
- WSU
- Western, Central, and Eastern Washington Universities.
- The spate of community colleges state wide.
Western has been a great experience that, while being a smaller school, excels at its sense of community and focus on academics. The only downside is it may not have the best selection of programs for those looking into technical fields. However, I can say their Computer Science program has been awesome.