Grand Valley State University

If you're the type of person who came from a small town in Michigan that didn't have a lot of activity, Grand Valley might be the place for you. Coming from a suburb of Chicago and usually having a lot of things to do, I'm bored to death on Grand Valley's campus. There is nothing there besides the dorms, the library, and the rec center. The campus is beautiful, the classes and teachers are great, and the dorms are not too bad, but there is no activity going on. The majority of people go home or to other colleges on the weekends. This is not the school for you if you don't know a lot of people here and are not interested in Greek Life. If you're looking for any type of party, they're all off campus. Nothing is within walking distance, so you either have to drive or wait 40 minutes for a bus and the so-called "good" parties get shut down by 12 or 12:30. There are some positive aspects of Grand Valley, but this is definitely not the school for me.

1st Year Female -- Class 2019

University Resource Use/ spending: A, Social Life: F

Campus life is great and it is so easy to get involved with many clubs/organizations. Staff/faculty are almost always friendly and available to answer any questions you have. Professors obviously range in quality just based on teaching style, but most professors take the time to get to know your name and are always open to meeting with you outside of class to ask questions. Many professors include their cell and home numbers so that they are available to you as much as possible - even when they are not working.

2nd Year Female -- Class 2015

Collaboration/Competitive: A+, Surrounding City: B-

Engineering is very difficult. Electrical is the hardest. Dont worry about grades, it will discourage your and slow you down. Just do your work and make sure you know everything. DONT do it for the money or job security because you will get burnt out in the first semester. Do it because you are truly interested in it. If you are your truly interested and willing to have no social life/ study from Sunday morning to Friday afternoon for 4 or 5 years then you will most likely graduate for one of the hardest programs at GVSU. GVSU engineering is one of the toughest programs in the state but only west michigan know the quality of the graduate. I know a few people who transfered to U of M engineering ( top 10 in the nation) who say it is easier or just as difficult there. It will all pay off when you get promoted before the other EE who went to the easy well known school because you have a stronger work ethic and are more knowledgeable in the field because of the more rigorous program.

5th Year Male -- Class 2013

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Social Life: C