I grew up in Michigan, and I went to another large university in-state. I had many friends that went to Western... *cough!* Wastern *cough!* The students that attend WMU seem to enjoy it, so if your goal is to have an enjoyable time and to make friends, it may be a great choice Students from nearby colleges often drive to Western on the weekends because there are constantly massive parties going on. On the other hand, WMU has poor employment stats, so be certain that you take a look and make sure that the school meets your future needs.