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The decision of where to go to college is an important one, and often times can be a hard choice to make. Brochures, websites, videos, and other resources can be great tools to help you figure out a college’s values, what campus life is like, and the quality and breadth of Anna Ellermeier their academic offerings. Associated Student But despite all of this President information, it can be hard to really get a sense of a college or university. During my own college search, I looked for a school where I would thrive. I wanted to go to a university that would allow me to develop the passions and interests I already had, but also would expose me to new things and provide opportunities to be curious and creative. I wanted a school where I could make friends, find community, and develop into a fuller person. To make a decision like this, you need a more in-depth look at a college. What it’s truly like to learn and live as a student at these various
institutions; and there is no one better to give you that perspective than the students who live this experience every day. In this booklet, you’re not going to find statistics, a list of majors, or an overview of the awards Western has won. Rather, what’s included on the following pages are stories and experiences of actual, every-day students, who learn, play, and live as Western students. Each of these stories highlights what Western students are doing to pursue their passions inside and outside of the classroom. These students’ experiences show what it is like to be a part of the Western community where students are fully supported in all aspects of their lives, not only in the classroom. In the end I chose to come to Western because it was the school that best exemplified the qualities that I was looking for. And as a graduating senior, I have never once questioned my decision to come to the university I now call home. But don’t just take my word for it. Check out these stories and see if Western might just be a place you want to call home too.