Wilkes University (WU)

Wilkes University is a ���small community with big opportunities.��� Students describe the school as having the ���perfect size���not too big [or] overwhelming,��� and of being a ���welcoming and friendly��� campus. While ���the classes are challenging��� at Wilkes, the professors are ���extremely considerate to your thoughts and goals.��� In fact, students give faculty an ���A+ rating.��� They also state that classes are ���small enough that there is plenty of time ��� to solidify information,��� and one student points out that ���not only do the professors take the time to ensure clarity, but many of them even make a strong effort to get to know each student personally.��� Students appreciate the more personal education and find that it leads to an ���interactive and inclusive college experience.��� Another praises the ���amazing resources,��� which include ���amazing networking opportunities.��� That might be due to the fact that, even with the breadth of study options���the school has ���a large number of academic programs" ranging from pharmacy to nursing to engineering������everyone here genuinely wants you to succeed.���

Students at Wilkes are ���driven, focused, and ��� well-rounded individuals��� who consider each other to be abundantly friendly. ���You can ask anyone for help at any time and it will be given,��� says a student. The campus has a ���very homey��� feel, and ���there is always chatter and laughter��� to be heard between classes. Hailing ���from all over the USA and [bringing] a wide variety of backgrounds,��� the student body offers a ���diversity [that] creates a very close-knit and accepting group of peers.��� Furthermore, the students are ���respectable and polite.��� As one student explains, ���Everyone is very welcoming and willing to talk to you.��� And that���s something to be appreciated since ���no one is afraid to ask questions��� at Wilkes. Students cite that ���everyone knows everyone,��� which means ���there is a place for everyone, no matter how different they are.��� Overall, the campus is filled with students who just ���really want to be there.���

Students agree: ���There is always something to do at Wilkes outside of studying for your next quiz or exam.��� On campus, Wilkes students enjoy school events such as casino and bingo nights and ���countless clubs and activities, which give the students opportunities to interact and form relationships.��� Additionally, students spend their time hiking, working out, playing video games, or just ���visiting places around [Wilkes-Barre].��� While some note that the surrounding city has room for improvement, one student reassures, ���I feel completely safe no matter what time of day due to the way the university takes precautions.��� Therefore, popular haunts around town include a multitude of restaurants, a bowling alley, and a movie theater that often offers students discounted tickets. Whether living on campus or commuting, students all enjoy that ���everything is in close proximity.���