JMU

[Anonymous]

Is JMU the friendliest college in Virginia? After a recent visit, it seems like the kids are genuine, kind, and down to earth.

[Anonymous]

I haven't visited all the state schools (heard good things about the kids at CNU and Longwood, for instance), but of the schools we visited, I definitely thought the JMU kids were extremely friendly and positive.

Nice atmosphere, IMO.

[Anonymous]

We have a Duke who is very happy there. Nice kids, great professors, and lots going on on campus.

[Anonymous]

Yes, from our experience. JMU and VT students seem friendly, smart, down to earth, and kind.

[Anonymous]

It’s funny. I heard that. We went to Choices and it was not a good experience. Seemed like a distracted, phone carrying, typical NOVA high school. JMU was an option, but DS decided against it after Choices. The lunch in the dining hall was a sh@$ show.

Truthfully I had never heard anything but positives. But the dorms, many buildings seemed dated (80s and 90s).

It seemed like a NOVA high school which is not what DS wanted in college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny. I heard that. We went to Choices and it was not a good experience. Seemed like a distracted, phone carrying, typical NOVA high school. JMU was an option, but DS decided against it after Choices. The lunch in the dining hall was a sh@$ show.

Truthfully I had never heard anything but positives. But the dorms, many buildings seemed dated (80s and 90s).

It seemed like a NOVA high school which is not what DS wanted in college.

Can you provide more specific examples? Have you been to any colleges where kids are not on their phones?

[Anonymous]

This is PP. You’re right about the phones. But I just got the distracted, irritated, slippers wearing vibe. For us the poitical science and international relations presentation sealed the deal. As I said, I know so many people who like it and never truly heard negatives. DS decided no that day. Go visit. Go to Choices. Your student might love it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny. I heard that. We went to Choices and it was not a good experience. Seemed like a distracted, phone carrying, typical NOVA high school. JMU was an option, but DS decided against it after Choices. The lunch in the dining hall was a sh@$ show.

Truthfully I had never heard anything but positives. But the dorms, many buildings seemed dated (80s and 90s).

It seemed like a NOVA high school which is not what DS wanted in college.

You've just described what we experienced at W&M.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is JMU the friendliest college in Virginia? After a recent visit, it seems like the kids are genuine, kind, and down to earth.

Funny, DCUM loves to crap on JMU, but I love to hear this.

[Anonymous]

One of the previous posters. Have kids at both JMU and W&M. And had a kid at VA Tech. Never thought about before, but great kids at all schools.
On their phones too much? Guessing probably not more than their parents.

[Anonymous]

My son is so happy being a student. Great campus life, very nice professors and just a nice happy vibe.

[Anonymous]

I went to JMU back in the 80s and did not like it, mostly because I hadn’t expected the strong Christian vibes from so many kids. I hadn’t had any experience with the Bible Belt kind of thing before that. When I took my daughter to visit in 2013, I felt very much like it seemed like an extension of high school. I know lots of kids are happy there, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to JMU back in the 80s and did not like it, mostly because I hadn’t expected the strong Christian vibes from so many kids. I hadn’t had any experience with the Bible Belt kind of thing before that. When I took my daughter to visit in 2013, I felt very much like it seemed like an extension of high school. I know lots of kids are happy there, though.

Why did it feel like an extension of high school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to JMU back in the 80s and did not like it, mostly because I hadn’t expected the strong Christian vibes from so many kids. I hadn’t had any experience with the Bible Belt kind of thing before that. When I took my daughter to visit in 2013, I felt very much like it seemed like an extension of high school. I know lots of kids are happy there, though.

I also attended JMU in the 80s and honestly have no idea what you're talking about! Bible Belt? That was not my experience or impression at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to JMU back in the 80s and did not like it, mostly because I hadn’t expected the strong Christian vibes from so many kids. I hadn’t had any experience with the Bible Belt kind of thing before that. When I took my daughter to visit in 2013, I felt very much like it seemed like an extension of high school. I know lots of kids are happy there, though.

Really relevant, 40+ years ago and 10+ years ago.