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James Madison University

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... JMU also has a HUGE intramural sports program and club sports program ...Read full comment
... As a scientist, I greatly dislike how much money is spent on football ...Read full comment
... If you are tan, blond, into sports, preppy, and cliquey then this is the school for you ...Read full comment
... JMU also has a HUGE intramural sports program and club sports program ...Read full comment
... Most of the black dudes here play sports n are all hoes ...Read full comment
... I've met people who are here only for sports and can't hold a conversation beyond that, and I've also met some of the brightest and most scholar...Read full comment
... Im not gonna lie, i do go out every weekend (and some weekdays) to party, but i also play a bunch of sports here and am really involved ...Read full comment
... ): lots or partying and lots of alcohol, small time sports programs (don't expect to see anything similar to the likes of programs at bigger Divi...Read full comment
... I didn't really get involved as a Freshman; I played intramural soccer and made some close friends in my dorm and through networking ...Read full comment
... there are so many things to do here -- student government, student life, theater, music, dance, greek life, academic clubs,clubs for diversity, ...Read full comment
... Also, transportation is hard to find as a freshman ...Read full comment
... JMU is ridiculously full of white conservative people who enjoy sports and beer ...Read full comment
... On one hand, the school dishes out butt-loads of money to support a number of the athletic programs, which, dare I say, aren't that great (ie th...Read full comment
... The football games are fun too, especially with the new stadium ...Read full comment
... On one hand, the school dishes out butt-loads of money to support a number of the athletic programs, which, dare I say, aren't that great (ie th...Read full comment
... The sports atmosphere here is awesome, not to mention the marching band is AMAZING ...Read full comment
... Most of the black dudes here play sports n are all hoes ...Read full comment
... We're thinking about going D1 A (bowl level) for football ...Read full comment
... There are a thousand opportunities to get involved and make friends, and everyone is really spirited; that makes football games fun despite the ...Read full comment
... Football is fun - basketball is not - they always lose (except the women's program) ...Read full comment
... Sports - well the football team is good ...Read full comment
... You need to JOIN groups, talk to people, attend sporting events, play sports ...Read full comment
... There are plenty of athletic events (good football team), social events, and many other things and a lot of clubs to join in ...Read full comment
... JMU also has a HUGE intramural sports program and club sports program ...Read full comment
... That and the pool and the raquetball and the basketball and the climbing wall and the equipment center make it in and of itself almost worth the...Read full comment
... CONS 1)parking is tough (although the bus system is great so it doesn't really matter) 2)sports teams are good (football is a lot of fun), but...Read full comment
... I didn't like Harrisonburg, and I didn't have that many friends because I wasn't involved in any clubs on campus outside of intramural soccer ...Read full comment
... The football games are fun to watch - but otherwise - the athletics are somewhat lacking ...Read full comment
... JMU also has a HUGE intramural sports program and club sports program ...Read full comment
... m not that into football, the football scene at Tech was something I missed too ...Read full comment
... I actually wish the school did more for the community since it could use so much help and we clearly have enough money to provide the football te...Read full comment
... ONE thing that is a + here, is the UREC (sport facility & extra curriculars) and currently expanding off campus facilities ...Read full comment
... This is my second year at JMU and my second year playing on one of their Division 1 sport teams ...Read full comment
... And, the FOOTBALL games are AMAZING ...Read full comment
... You need to JOIN groups, talk to people, attend sporting events, play sports ...Read full comment
... There are plenty of athletic events (good football team), social events, and many other things and a lot of clubs to join in ...Read full comment
... The sports atmosphere here is awesome, not to mention the marching band is AMAZING ...Read full comment
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