Anonymous
Post 04/14/2024 21:30     Subject: JMU

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.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2024 21:28     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 20:54     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 20:51     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 20:41     Subject: JMU

My son is so happy being a student. Great campus life, very nice professors and just a nice happy vibe.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2024 20:39     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 19:48     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 19:31     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 17:53     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 17:16     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 17:03     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 16:48     Subject: JMU

Yes, from our experience. JMU and VT students seem friendly, smart, down to earth, and kind.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2024 16:19     Subject: JMU

We have a Duke who is very happy there. Nice kids, great professors, and lots going on on campus.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2024 15:14     Subject: JMU

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
Post 04/14/2024 13:55     Subject: JMU

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