Wittenberg University (WU)

At Wittenberg University, "high academic standards and a dedication to research" are the norm and there's "high morale among the students." Unique opportunities like Witt in Washington and Witt in Poland immerse students in regions, whether that's a semester spent interning at embassies, museums, or government organizations like the FBI, or 24 days exploring the cultural and political ideology of the Polish people. Back on the "gorgeous campus," small classes yield "excellent attention [being] paid to students," and the "extremely engaging professors" are "committed to helping students both in and out of the classroom." As one student notes, "I feel like I am learning from my best friends." The low student-teacher ratio "really elevates the learning environment and makes classes far more interesting than large schools." It also encourages "students to build our own ideas and projects." Perhaps this is why one undergrad concludes, "Wittenberg is a place where students can develop themselves as a whole person-academically, professionally, and socially."

The student body is "engaged, curious, and eager to learn" and sees itself as a "tight-knit community." The overall population tends to be perceived as "white, from Ohio, [and] middle class," but undergrads suggest that "Wittenberg has a wonderful variety of students" in terms of demographics (29% identifying as people of color), region (from the South, New England, and abroad), and generation (12% of attendees being firstgeneration collegiates). More importantly, attendees report that all "students here are welcomed in with ease." So, while some say "it is hard to describe a typical student," they agree that the atmosphere is uniformly "friendly" and "outgoing," making it easy to find your own group. In all, Wittenberg is a place where all you have to do to make a friend is "step out and say hello!"

Life at this "beautiful school" is very busy. After all, the typical student is often "involved and overcommitted in at least two clubs and a sport or Greek life." In other words, these undergrads really embody the "work hard and play hard" mentality as they join groups ranging from Club Hockey and Kayak Club to the Anime Club and multiple a cappella groups. Some do caution that it can feel as though people "party every day," and it can be hard to fit in with that crowd. However, students also describe how they like to "just hang out and spend time with each other," going to see "comedians or musicians [who] come to entertain," or partaking in Witt Late Night activities like escape rooms, curling, and glow raves. For the outdoor enthusiasts itching to get off campus, there are plenty of options available, including "a reservoir to swim in, two playgrounds/parks, and three national parks for hiking." Ask one student jovially asks about all their offerings, "What don't we do?"