Washington State University

Coug life was great! I had a car, but not everyone did. It really wasn't necessary since the whole town is set up around the college. Dorms the first year were fine, and a good way to determine who to room with off campus the following years. I've found that it as far as getting hired it doesn't matter too much where you went to school, the degrees are all the same. So my advice would be to pick a school you'll enjoy for the time you're there. I can't say enough great things about the faculty and... Read More student of WSU

My Master's program at UW was challenging and thorough. I was well trained in theoretical statistics. I was also given research experience. The faculty is incredibly smart and talented, but research is their priority, not teaching. This program does not cater to industry application of statistics; I received no training in SQL, SAS, SPSS, or other commonly used data programs. In addition, access to data in grad school is limited - the whole world is talking about big data but the data we worked with... Read More in school was relatively small. Lastly, I received no career assistance when it came time to look for a job. I found a job before graduating, but thanks to my own work and connections, not the university's assistance. A master's in statistics is a desirable degree to have and the program trained me well in theoretical statistics, but leaves much to be desired for more applied, industry statistics.

I feel that I made a mistake coming to this university. I have met great people and would not change them for the world however, this is not a popularity contest. I believe myself to be a great performer and thought that in some way I would be rewarded, but on the contrary I have actually ended up spending more than I can afford. I realized that I was not academically suited for scholarships so I had to work hard to show that I was worthy to attend my university. I worked very hard and was not rewarded... Read More for my achievements. PROS.. SOME teachers care for their students CONS... my voice lessons are a waste of my time.

Veterinary Medicine is a fantastic program at WSU. The faculty and staff are very supportive of students gaining an education and preparing them for a career. The curriculum is challenging and pushes each student to be their best. The area of Pullman, Wa has a lot to offer as far as outdoor activities. There is mountain biking, hiking, and camping close by. Living is fairly expensive for the area. This is due to the lack of available housing. There needs to be more competitive housing in the area.... Read More However, the location and school make up for the draw back in housing. Overall, I would recommend the Veterinary Medicine program at WSU as a top quality program that provides the necessary training to enter the workforce after graduation.

I went to Washington State University and had a great time. When I say great time that mostly means the social aspect. The schooling was hit or miss depending what teacher/course you took. Pullman is a college city and although fairly large it had an intimate feel to it. It was a good fit for me because I had a lot of friends that went there too and they became like a second family to me. Yes, Psychology was a pretty general degree that I could pursue different careers with. It was a good foundation... Read More degree choice that gave me multiple options for what I wanted to pursue a graduate degree in. Visit the school you are thinking about going to and attend as many socials off and on campus to get a good understanding of what life is like.