There are tons of opportunities to get involved, no matter what you are interested in. Also, Mountaineer Football is awesome, even if you aren't really a sports fanatic (I never watched a football game til my freshman year, and I loved it!)
The reputation of a party school really drags some people's opinions of WVU down. Yes, there are definitely parties, and people there to drink and be stupid. But there are also people at WVU because it is a great college with lots of academic opportunities.
Yes, I loved my entire experience at WVU. I really made friends that I expect to have the rest of my life, and I got a degree doing what I love to do!
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