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I transferred to this school for my juniorQuite BrightBusiness - Management and Administration
I transferred to this school for my junior and senior year. I have never been talked to so condescendingly in my life. I am not the type of student who gets in trouble, however I am the type that will ask a question if I don't understand something. The housing department has never been clear about anything- Tony, especially, has been nothing but rude since I've lived here. I had to fill out and hand in a degree application 3 times before I finally was put on the graduation list because the registrar had lost them all. Since transferring, they have had problems keeping my information organized. The woman who deals with the parking situation is extremely condescending, not only was she extremely arrogant, she had the nerve to laugh in my face after a problem I had with my car. If you haven't gone here since freshman year and haven't had your own little clique, good luck finding a group of friends who are nice enough to talk to you out of class..
2nd Year Female -- Class 2013
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Campus Maintenance: D-
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The architecture department is very well organized andQuite BrightArchitecture
The architecture department is very well organized and i learned a lot from it. the campus itself is also pretty nice. however, thats about the only thing going for it. if you like school spirit, you should probably stay away from rwu. there is no football team, no frats...to tell you the truth, no one really cares. most of the students are only focused on drinking and getting high. none of the go to rwu to learn. it gets frustrating when you are trying to take your education seriously.
1st Year Female -- Class 2010
Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Education Quality: B
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So I have a few things to say here.Criminal
So I have a few things to say here...
First of all I would like to assure anyone seriously considering Roger Williams that this is probably not the best source of information to use for student review. Honestly, as much as people say that the students are not approachable, go on a campus visit and ask us what we really think. It is a known fact that most of the students that seek out these types of reviews do so to whine and complain about the college they attend. Honestly people, enjoy Roger Williams for what it is!!!

Yes, it is expensive...it's a private school with an amazing campus...that's just common sense. I have had no problems with the faculty and staff here. I am a double major so I have met many of the profs and they are all more than qualified and most are easy to talk to. First of all, in order to be a a permanent prof at the school you must have your PHD...these people are qualified. If you talk to them many of them are also willing to set you up with an internship at their office outside of school.

I cannot imagine how anyone could even begin to claim that the campus is not an incredible one- you can see the water from almost anywere! come on people, be honest with yourselves as well as future Roger Williams students. A note to the freshman...just because all your friends say that they "party like crazy and get wasted all the time" at their school doesnt mean they are telling the truth..you'll learn about that in time the more you go visit them.

That being said, I love the social life here. I have many groups of friends, from lacrosse players to rugby players to philosophy club kids to stoners- it'sd all about who you are willing to talk to. Don't think that you will jsut walk into ANY small school and automatically be accepted by the students that have been there for a year or more. Yes, some people tend to stay within their own little group of friends, but when they have parties everyone is invited. No matter where you end up..introduce yourselves to everyone even if they are not the type of kids you would have hung out with in high school. There is never a dull night for me at school...when you make the effort to meet a bunch of people you always have someone to hang out with. Side note- I have been to many many parties in town that have never been broken up. Also, the surrounding area is becoming more of a college town. In a couple of years Bristol will be comparable to Newport during the school year (which is only about 25 min away)...providence is also about 30 min away. There is plenty to do around the surrounding areas...malls, movies, bars, beach, park, shopping...

Also the school is growing so incredibly fast right now. Within the years that I have been here we've seen so much happen and the interest go through the roof. In the past it hasnt had a reputation as a great school but it is building it up!I understand there are those that have bad experiences with Roger Williams, I am not one of them. Yes, sometimes I get frustrated with a department at the school or the fact that some students drive me nuts...but it is a community just like any other. If you make it a point to remember that then you will love this school just like me and many others. The only real way you will know what school is right for you is by attending it!

Male -- Class 2000
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