WMU - Western Michigan: Ups and Downs of WesternWhen looking into colleges, everyone says it is a good idea to visit. On your first visit to Western, it may seem huge, and not for you. However, the campus is actually pretty compact and small, and has many of its buildings within a short walking distance of each other. Western is a good place for students who love to work in groups and get a lot of hands on experience. Students who don't take their education seriously need not apply to Western.