<p>Is anyone planning on going to the Campus Day event in April?? I have never been to the campus before and I was just accepted. I am going to have to choose between a few schools and I think this will be the best way to see if I fit in at Wake.. </p>
<p>Has anyone been to Wake? Can you share your experience? I am curious about the Winston-Salem community.... I have my heart set on a big city.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I am originally from Winston... it isnt a BIG city, but it's not small. There are around 300k people in Forsyth county. It's not by any means a college town, and the campus itself is a gated facility. The community itself embaraces Wake as part of their family. Most people are wake fans and go to the sporting events, despite the fact many of them never attended the school. If you are looking for a big city, Wake may not be the place for you. It depends on how you define BIG. I toured the campus and it's vey pretty and small. Wake is like a small community where everyone knows everyone. Most events happen on campus.</p>
<p>Thanks! I think I am going to go visit the school in April. I know it is a great school and is near the top of my list.</p>
<p>I'm assuming parents go to campus day? Some of my friends are going to closer schools by themselves. Are there programs for parents or is my mom going to walk around with me while I try to "talk with students, engage professors, query administrators, experience campus life and enjoy the sheer beauty of the place"?</p>
<p>I just want to clear up the misconception that everyone knows everyone. Yes... if you get yourself out there you will know many people (which isn't really difficult to do here). However, you can be virtually annonymous if you choose to be. </p>
<p>I wanted to note that because Wake was not my first choice (I go there now). I originally wanted to go to a bigger school in the city because there were more ppl and I wanted some annonymity. I was waitlisted to this dream school (ivy league..). Now that I am at Wake I LOVE IT. </p>
<p>Yes, I see people I know on the quad (main campus) often. I went greek so I see my sisters everywhere. However, I don't feel overwhelmed. I meet new people all the time! At big schools you tend to just know people in your grade... at Wake mingling is more common...</p>
<p>I'd agree with Fluffy. I've found that it's not at all hard to meet people; just join some clubs, or do something that interests you. Chances are high that other people have the same interests, and they just need to be found. However, I have a good friend here who doesn't really have the desire to meet an excessive amount of people. He enjoys the friends he has, and doesn't seek out any others. </p>
<p>The idea that everyone knows everyone then isn't completely true. People who make a concerted effort to know everyone do invariably have a ton of acquaintances. This includes going to parties, sporting events, joining clubs, taking part of discussion in class. If it's what you want, it takes effort. If not, the opposite side is attainable and very contenting.</p>