<p>Let me know if you guys have any questions about Wake. I can answer a lot of housing/greek/meal plan etc questions :)</p>
<p>Yeah, I'm available too. In addition to the above list, I'm also able to answer study abroad questions, and I'm a pre-med so any of those questions as well (or whatever else you want to know).</p>
<p>thanks guys.</p>
<p>Would you be able to answer questions about the undergrad business program?</p>
<p>Actually, if he's still around, ndbisme might be better for that one. I seem to recall that at one time he was interested in the business program (I think). The extent of my knowledge is that it's considered a really good program that's fairly selective. I also believe, but am not sure, that you apply for it in your second year at Wake.</p>
<p>did any of yall go greek</p>
<p>I just finished pledging a sorority.</p>
<p>I know this is a tough question to answer because it varies based on individual family circumstances, but what has been your experience with financial aid? Do you think it's pretty fair? Are they will to work with you? I know scholarships are very limited, I applied but don't think I would qualify for any. My family is middle-upper income, but can't afford $46K per year out of pocket. I really, really want to go to Wake, so I'm anxious about the financial aid package. I ran the calculators on Collegeboard website and my Federal method (FM) EFC is around $46K, while my Institution Method (IM) EFC comes in at around $36K. My understanding is that Wake is one of a small group of instutions that is need blind and uses the IM. Based on my situation do you think I have a chance for any aid besides loans? I know this may be hard to answer and I won't know for sure until I get the aid packet, but just curious about experience and perceptions from those of you that are currently attending. Also, are they will to work with you if you tell them that you really, really want to attend and can pay a substantial portion, but not the full amount?</p>
<p>I'm from the Northeast and have some concerns about how conservative Wake is. In many respects, Wake is the perfect school for me but I have been told by others that Wake is not particularly diverse, right-leaning and not particularly welcoming to those outside the mainstream religions. When I attended the admissions session, the student rep stated that Wake needed more religious diversity and the admissions officer kept using the word "church". I just want to make sure that I will feel comfortable there. What are your experiences?</p>
<p>ns347
I didn't pledge, lots of folks did, but it really isn't necessary. It is a much bigger deal for girls to pledge than guys as like 60-70% of girls are involved in Greek life. However, I might rush again and possibly pledge in the fall, it can be a rewarding experience to join a fraternity.</p>
<p>QUES1
Well I probably consider myself also to be middle-upper income and I did get a few thousand dollars in grants and some loans, but I did not qualify for work study. The thing with Wake is that they give aid for several things:
If you are really poor/if you are really brilliant/if you are some sort of minority
If you are the average, middle class, white male (like moi) you shouldn't expect much aid, but I did get a bit. I am sure that they would be willing to work with you if you contacted them, but if you have to take loans it is no big deal. I have already taken a little bit of loans, but it is worth it.</p>
<p>dma:
Ehh, I'm pretty far to the left and from NJ. I'm in college democrats, and actually we do a lot on campus. Next week we are having a peace rally and an Iraq forum with several professors. We might also start a Students for Barack Obama group on campus. The professors are quite liberal too. But remember, this is conservative compared to Chapel Hill, it is still a college campus so it is liberal, it is not like Bob Jones or Liberty or BYU or anything. Def don't let this sway you decision.</p>
<p>I also didn't go greek. It's true that most of the girls at Wake do join a sorority, but I've never felt out of place because I'm not in one.</p>
<p>I'm a staunch liberal, and I haven't ever had a problem. There are definitely liberals on campus (in fairly large numbers), and like Willmingtonwave said, most professors are liberal as well. I come from a very conservative area, though, so Wake actually seems more liberal to me than home does. That said, I don't really ever hear people say that it's too conservative for them. I don't think that it's an issue for most people.</p>
<p>1) I have a few concerns about the diversity, or lackthereof. I am a liberal, upper-middle class caucasian Southerner. Ginnyvere's comments about liberals/conservatives on campus is nice to hear. However. I will soon graduate from a small private school with little to no diversity, so it is something I long for. To what extent to different races and classes self-segregate? How homogenous is the student body? Is political rhetoric/discussion rare?</p>
<p>2) Regarding the Greek scene, is hazing significant? Which fraternities have good or bad reputations? </p>
<p>3) Is Ultimate Frisbee big at Wake? What about debate?</p>
<p>4) How big of an issue is the workload?</p>
<p>I find that there's some self-segregation, but it's temporal, if that makes any sense. Everyone that I know has different groups of friends. There're my friends who are in my major, and then I've got the friends that I share extra-curricular activities with, and then there are the friends that I've lived on hall with, etc. So at different times, I hang out with different groups of my friends, and each group "looks" different. I think that it's the same way for everyone. Wake's not really a large enough school for groups to significantly isolate themselves from other groups. Political rhetoric among friends and small groups is as rare or as common as you want to make it. Political discussion on an institutional level is a little less common simply because politics can be such a touchy issue. That said, both the college dems and the college republicans do get their messages and events out, and so there's always an outlet for political opinions.</p>
<p>I don't know about hazing in fraternities, although I do know that Wake has a heavy anti-hazing policy, so nothing can be too extreme or the fraternity will hear about it from the university.</p>
<p>Ultimate is fairly large as a club sport. In addition, on any sunny day you can find people playing on the quad.</p>
<p>The workload is tough, certainly. I'm not convinced that it's tougher than other schools of Wake's caliber. Only very rarely have I had to miss something that I wanted to attend because I've had work.</p>
<p>What is the area like? Is there stuff for students to do off campus?</p>
<p>I just have a few questions:
I'm travelling down to Wake Forest for the April 23rd Campus Day. I left Saturday open to explore the area, specifically Winston Salem, do the current students have any suggestions on where to attended so that I get a good feel for the area around Wake?
Also, I'm from MA and would need to fly down to Wake, so how does Wake get their students from the surrounding airports (Charlotte, Raleigh Durham, and Greensboro) to campus? Finally, what is the best airport to fly into, in terms of convenience to and from Wake?</p>
<p>Greensboro airport is the closest. My son's roommate last year always flew out of there. Guess it could depend on which ones serve the airline you wish to use (if you are using air miles for instance).</p>
<p>Greensboro is definitely the most convenient, but it's not unheard of for people to fly into either CLT or RDU.</p>
<p>You typically can get a shuttle to and from Wake from the GSO airport (it's called Fly at PTI or something like that). If you have friends that live near Charlotte or Raleigh, they usually won't mind taking you by the airport on breaks and such - I've taken a couple of people to the Raleigh airport on my way home, it's right off the interstate so it's no big hassle. I think flights are probably cheaper coming out of Raleigh/Charlotte because they're bigger airports, but I don't fly as much so I wouldn't know.</p>
<p>My daughter travels from Ma and flies into Greensboro. Cost is a bit more but much more convienent. Usair and delta fly one non stop each per day,.
however these are small aircrafts (50 seaters). Cost varies but always get a better rate if you book your flights early. Enjoy your visit. Wake has a beautiful campus!</p>
<p>How is the international relations program at Wake. Is there one? I didn't see a major for it...(only political science). How about languages? I'm interested in German.</p>
<p>I don't want to beat the dead horse with this one...but is Wake Forest really that hard? I don't mind putting my hours in, but I HATE busywork. Do you think the grading system is fair?</p>
<p>How about guys and Frats? I'm not a big Greek Life kinda guy; i guess i could pledge if it's a social neccesity. </p>
<p>Should i bring a car as a first semester freshman? How's the parking scene? </p>
<p>I have a bunch more questions, but guess i should take it a few at a time. Thanks a bunch in advance for your help...It's really helping to make this decision (BC vs. Wake) easier.</p>
<p>How is the international relations program at Wake. Is there one? I didn't see a major for it...(only political science). How about languages? I'm interested in German.</p>
<p>--The language program is excellent, especially study abroad. The vast majority of students go abroad for a semester.</p>
<p>I don't want to beat the dead horse with this one...but is Wake Forest really that hard? I don't mind putting my hours in, but I HATE busywork. Do you think the grading system is fair?</p>
<p>--The grading system is pretty hard, and the workload is tough but necessary. I don't feel like we have any "busy" work, it's mostly all necessary for the course. People feel as if they have a hard workload if they put it all off to the last second.</p>
<p>How about guys and Frats? I'm not a big Greek Life kinda guy; i guess i could pledge if it's a social neccesity.
--A lot of people do pledge the greek system; but it's not "necessary" by any means, delayed rush will really allow you to have a chance to see which guys you mesh with the best.</p>
<p>Should i bring a car as a first semester freshman? How's the parking scene?
--you really don't need a car, parking is absolutly awful. You have to park really far away, and can not park on campus during the week. Car is by no means necessary, but nice if you're within driving distance from home; as some people will go home on the weekends.</p>
<p>I have a bunch more questions, but guess i should take it a few at a time. Thanks a bunch in advance for your help...It's really helping to make this decision (BC vs. Wake) easier.</p>