Western Illinois University

My professors were great, I loved the fact that I had a connection with my instructors and any time I asked for help, none of them had a problem meeting one-on-one to discuss or address the concerning issue. It felt as though each instructor truly cared about your well-being. The advising staff was just as amazing, signing up for my classes took a little as 5 minutes to as long at 45 minutes, each advisor gives you their full attention and are really helpful when it comes to answering questions about your financial aid package or course work needed to complete your degree.

The Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration program (RPTA) at Western Illinois University is one of the best recreation programs in the field. Classes were interactive, stimulating, challenging, and they greatly prepared the students for their future careers. Instructors have years of valuable experience both in the recreation field and teaching, and they really care about their students.

Not only does the RPTA department teach inside of the classroom, but also outside. The department runs Horn Field Campus, a park with prairie land, high and low ropes courses, hiking trails, and lodges. Horn field campus is largely ran by undergraduate and graduate RPTA students. In addition to horn field, the RPTA department also offers many trips around the country to national parks and landmarks to learn more about the recreation and tourism industry. The RPTA program at Western Illinois University is an amazing program with invaluable benefits for it's students, and sends students out into the field prepared and confident in their abilities.

Excellent program with knowledgeable faculty that really prepared me for my work as a school counselor.

It has been several years since I have graduated from Western Illinois University, but I still keep in contact with some of my closest instructors and my academic advisor. Truly that is what makes a difference, is having that connection with instructors and staff that make you feel comfortable and they care able your wellbeing that they even want to keep in touch after youve graduated to see all the great work and success you are having since graduating.

It's been a few years since I was there, that said, I enjoyed my time at Western Illinois University, lots of student organizations to get involved with and become part of university life. The Macomb campus is in a rural area. I found my instructors generally good and helpful. Academics were on par with other mid range state universities. Financial Aid was decent and the people in Sherman Hall (main administrative area) were generally helpful. I was satisfied with my degree and program. The school has a solid ROTC program.

It was a good time. I developed a lot of skills that helped me in the working world. I became inspired at WIU, so much so that I went on to work on my doctorate in public health.

Western Illinois University is the best school to attend as an international student. I am currently only a first-year graduate student at Western Illinois University but i have instantly fallen in love! The amount of opportunities offered is limitless. Almost every international graduate student I know of has a graduate assistantship. In addition, the professors I have had have been nothing but helpful in my education. They love what they are doing and are happy to help students when it comes to academics, advice, and even references in the future.

I was really impressed with how I was attached to people around and in no time, I was brought to the school. I did all my registrations in a day and instructors were willing to spend time putting me through on all I missed. Secondly, the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Business Analytics offered by the Economics department is really wonderful. That's what makes it standout for me. Lastly, the environment is cool, calm and peaceful. Things are quite cheap around.

Program was all online and they allowed me instate tuition. Plus, they price like their tuition.