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I absolutely loved my 4 years at JMU. I went to a private, college prep high school so I was adequately prepared for college life. A lot of my freshman friends were failing or average but my freshman year was my best year. My classes had a tremendous impact on my ability to be a successful business owner for a few years. My own children will probably apply to JMU in 3 years from now. I still maintain the close friendships I made while at JMU.
Starting Job: Retail Manager, Preparedness: A+, Reputation: A+
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Accepting my offer to attend James Madison University for my undergraduate degree was the best decision I have made thus far in my life. The campus is BEAUTIFUL- it is rumored that JMU spends just under the amount that Disney World spends on their aesthetic charm, the flowers, trees, well-kept grass, and bluestone walkways. It is actually hard to walk around campus without smiling at the sheer beauty of where you are. The food is DELICIOUS- it has been ranked 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th best food in the nation by Princeton Review. All of my classes have under 20 people in them; we get real face-to-face instruction from the brilliant professors employed here. Dorm life was unforgettable, and the freshman orientation week was a great kick off to my college career. Even though Harrisonburg isn't known for its booming city-life, I will still cherish all of the memories i have made here. If you are considering deciding James Madison University as your future home, stop by and come see for yourself. You won't regret it.
Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: C-
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I went to James Madison for 2 years as an undergraduate student, majoring in Biology. However, I transferred to a "better" school for my junior year, and I can honestly say it was probably one my worst academic mistakes of all time. Let me start by saying when I left, I REALLY thought I wanted to leave. I didn't like Harrisonburg, and I didn't have that many friends because I wasn't involved in any clubs on campus outside of intramural soccer. My review, therefore, is strictly academic based.

All the classes I had at JMU were small. The largest class I had was an intro-science class with 100 students. At my new school, I have over 400 kids in some of my classes. Small classes means the ability to get to know your professor. JMU kids have such a great advantage of students over possibly more prestigious schools because the faculty are more involved overall in the want to teach the material rather than in their own research.
Faculty Accessibility: A+, Surrounding City: C-
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