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Worcester State is an “extremely welcoming and open-minded� institution that quickly “feels like home� to its undergraduates. Much of that can be accredited to professors who “truly care about student learning.� While some allow that faculty can be “hit or miss,� the majority of comments describe teachers as “amazing,� “understanding,� and “wonderful resources.� With true “passion for what they do as well as a lot of knowledge of what they’re teaching,� the faculty truly “bring the material to life� and are “willing to assist above and beyond what is needed.� Add “unique, authentic, and very original� professors to a school with “very affordable� tuition and you’ve got “a fantastic academic experience� that will “challenge and lead you to think outside the box.�

Worcester’s student body is “small enough so you can get to know many of the students.� And while the student body may primarily be “made up of commuters,� you’ll definitely encounter undergrads “from all walks of life� who are “very open and accepting.� It’s not rare to find “some who have dropped out of more prestigious institutions and others who are giving schooling a second shot.� Regardless, the school “has a very diverse student body, and no matter their situation, students describe their peers as “hard working� and “eager to better themselves and their communities.� They “have a drive to succeed and are always there to help anyone do well as a team.� Even better, “there is a strong sense of belonging and kindness that comes from the student body.� The overall vibe from the school comes from the small things: “Whether it be as simple as holding a door open or as complex as tutoring a classmate there is a feeling of ‘we’re in this together.’�

Because the students at WSU are “typically driven by their studies, [they] spend a good amount of time on academics.� But they also set aside plenty of time for fun. For starters, “there are always things happening in the student center if you want an organized activity,� some of which include cake decorating contests, karaoke, and paint nights. It’s also common for undergrads to participate in the “group exercise classes offered multiple times a day.� Outside of structured options, many students enjoy going to the gym or even just “down to the turf [to get] a couple miles in.� Speaking to the quality of on-campus dorms, one student notes that many “spend their time doing the exact same thing: enjoying free time with friends in their suites, just relaxing after a long day of classes.� Finally, when the weekend rolls around, “students throw parties [on] campus or they go out with friends or take trips to Boston.�