Realistic Review: Let me start by saying that, hav...

Realistic Review: Let me start by saying that, having attended and graduated from UW Oshkosh, this school IS academically difficult. I am an education major in my last semester on campus. Classes are tough, don't let the reviews fool you.

Second, all the reviews calling Eau Claire a "hick town" are total BS. It is a Wisconsin city, with a somewhat smaller town feel. There are not people walking around in camouflage or orange jumpsuits like they just left the tree stand. Give me a break. It is a city of younger, hard working people, trying to make a living. The downtown is friendly and upbeat, great work young people and new families. Lots of parks and walking trails help to show off this beautiful city and her waterways.

Lastly, on the quality of non-academics of UWEC: The dorms are average, the food quality is average, and the services provide are exceptionally average. But my point stands at this - Are you attended college because you want a solid, academically rigorous challenge, ending in a life altering degree reception? Or are you here to make friends and flourish as a self-actualized adult? Because both will occur if you attend UWEC.