http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html Life at WSU - Comments en http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html While I am a Utah native, which will make people think I am just another one of the "biased LDS Utah Mormons" that are mentioned in nearly every review, I am not. My family is completely Atheist, so I... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:38:25 GMT StudentsReview 1393-93527 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1393-93527 1393 15 Education Female Undergraduate Class 2015 1st Year Advice While I am a Utah native, which will make people think I am just another one of the "biased LDS Utah Mormons" that are mentioned in nearly every review, I am not. My family is completely Atheist, so I know everything wrong with my state.

For one, if you are out of state and staying in the dorms, making friends or finding relationships within your dormitory is easy enough if you really attempt to do it. I met my boyfriend in a criminal justice class who lives in the dorms; so, unlike some comments on here imply, finding people who are locals that would actually like you is not difficult. He's made a couple of friends here, additionally.

Now, that being said, Weber State is *not* a social school. It really is the definition of a "get my degree as fast as possible" school; over half of the students that attend have jobs. Weber does try to bring in the social aspect, but it doesn't really work. If you're looking for a more traditional dorm experience with an abundance of social life, U of U or Utah State (which, I warn you, is a school more heavily Mormonized than even Weber State is) is probably more of your style.

The Mormon lifestyle does, admittedly, really suck at Weber, but that's just an issue you'll have with most northern-Utah schools, U of U excluded. Despite what they will tell you, Mormons can be very judgmental, and that INCLUDES the professors whose lessons are heavily influenced by the belief system -- thankfully, that does not occur frequently. Almost all of the professors I have had have been at LEAST semi-approachable and easy to communicate with. This is a hard school to fail.

If you live in Utah already and just drive everyday, I REALLY recommend that you park at the Dee Events Center and ride the shuttle. Finding W parking spaces at Weber is nearly impossible, depending on the time of day you take classes. It's worth the extra 6 minutes you have to spend on the shuttle, considering I've had friends spend 15+ looking for a space.

My biggest complaint with Weber would be the math department. I've even had department heads from the English and Psych departments tell me how atrocious it is. If you're in developmental math, you spend (mandatory attendance) 50 minutes a week in a class where you teach yourself, thus making the need to GO to a classroom completely pointless. You spend 20+ hours a week on a math class done completely online, with little to no guidance, so finding time for your other classes is very, very hard. All quizzes and tests have to be taken in the Hub, and an additional mandatory 100 minutes a week have to be spent studying in there. The Hub is almost always crowded, and quizzes and tests cannot be taken during your 50 minute class time. The "professors" (they are LITERALLY baby-sitters) are reluctant and hate to help you, as do some of the tutors in the Hub. It's literally the worst math system I've ever heard of.
Math 1050 has (depending on the professor) a 70-80% fail rate; this is a math class required for graduation.

I love Weber, so don't get me wrong. This is just some advice for those going in. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:38:25 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html Im learning disabled and have PTSD from Iraq war, the school works with people like me not to fail. I been at other schools, this school works around the disability, it is HARD to fail at this school.... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:52:02 GMT StudentsReview 1393-92991 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1393-92991 1393 56 Geography and Geosciences Female Undergraduate Class 2014 3rd Year Positive Im learning disabled and have PTSD from Iraq war, the school works with people like me not to fail. I been at other schools, this school works around the disability, it is HARD to fail at this school. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:52:02 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html The school is pretty and cheap, which is why I decided to finish up my associates there. However it take your money EVERYWHERE else. And the faculty is less than helpful and condescending at times. I ... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:33:28 GMT StudentsReview 1393-92230 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1393-92230 1393 22 Language - French/Spanish/etc. Female Undergraduate Class 2015 2nd Year Negative The school is pretty and cheap, which is why I decided to finish up my associates there. However it take your money EVERYWHERE else. And the faculty is less than helpful and condescending at times. I am happy to say that I am leaving soon after to go to a different school. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:33:28 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html This is the most pathetic, greedy, and unfit school I have ever been to. I have never seen a university that has such a blatant disregard for their own students. You would be a fool to even consider g... Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:25:18 GMT StudentsReview 1393-91161 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1393-91161 1393 0 Unknown Male Undergraduate Class 2000 Negative This is the most pathetic, greedy, and unfit school I have ever been to. I have never seen a university that has such a blatant disregard for their own students. You would be a fool to even consider going to this screwed up school. And the administration should be ashamed of themselves. Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:25:18 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html When I write a review about a professor, or university, etc. I always try to be very respectful, and polite, even, if it's a negative review. But I find that very difficult, because I am furious, with... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:29:55 GMT StudentsReview 1393-90626 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1393-90626 1393 73 Nutrition Male Undergraduate Class 2000 Negative When I write a review about a professor, or university, etc. I always try to be very respectful, and polite, even, if it's a negative review. But I find that very difficult, because I am furious, with the counselors at this school. I was flat out lied to, by the staff, about my chances of actually getting into a program at this school, and because of this lie, I am now out almost $11,000 dollars. The counselors will obviously say whatever they have to get your tuition money. The professors are rude, condescending, and unavailable. I feel-, so angry and hopeless; going to this Weber State has been the worst mistake of my life, financially, and emotionally, I can't believe that a counselor-, a program advisor, lied, to my face. The campus, isn't safe, the only thing the WS Police enforce are the parking policies (Which will of course make the university more money). DO NOT GO TO THIS UNIVERSTIY. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:29:55 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/UT/WSU_comments.html