The parties at RWU are off-campus, but are usually broken up so it is pointless to go to them.  Therefore, if you are a big-parties I would advise you not to come here.  If you liked social “cliques” in high school then you will love RWU.  For example, I was in debate but quit after it became apparent that it felt more like a high school extracurricular than the “typical high school experience.” I did not want to do activities just to fill time and make myself attractive to prospective colleges which is essentially what I did by joining debate.  Therefore, it was time-consuming and very unenjoyable. 

As a Freshman, I understand that I can not declare a major.  I, however, did fill out a form prior to Preview that specified my interest as history and that I would be paired up with someone from the history department.  What I got, however, was a biology advisor and felt mislead from day one.  I hardly ever talk to my advisor about stuff relating to declaring majors, courses, etc.  as she does not know anything outside of what is necessary for bio.  majors.  Therefore, I have learned only to rely on myself in finding out what courses I need for my major. 

The bureacracy here true to what the Princeton Review reports is definitely a nightmare.  Finding the right person to talk to about a specific economic problem is very difficult.  For that very reason, it is best to look elsewhere if you want a smooth transition to college.