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Wake Forest University embodies its motto Pro Humanitate (For Humanity) by emphasizing "opportunities to serve, to become a leader, and to become part of initiatives that are larger than you." The Wake Forest experience is about becoming a well-rounded individual, and the school "practices intentional interactions between professors and students, students with each other, and students and their larger community." With over fifty majors across 29 academic departments and 16 interdisciplinary programs, there are many opportunities for undergraduate research, as seen during the annual URECA Day (or Undergraduate Research Day) when students showcase their work. Students say there's a "strong vision and support" from the administration and the alumni network, and per the school, 65% of 2023 undergraduates secured employment and 32% pursued higher education. That support isn't just for graduates: "I feel that I could ask any professor I've had at Wake for a letter of recommendation, and they would know me personally enough to do so." Students "feel comfortable" talking to their professors, who are "all unique and bring something new to the classroom." They "demand a lot of work," and classes "are not easy and good grades are tough to come by." While instructors "hold us to the highest standards," they are also "extremely helpful" as well as "encouraging and empathetic." It's clear they "love teaching" and they work to "ensure that students are comfortable with voicing their opinions." As one student says, "Overall I've had a fantastic academic experience with professors that have helped me discover my intellectual passions and have had a vested interest in my success."

The idea of Southern hospitality can be felt among this student body, where people tend to be friendly and accepting. Greek life makes up a fairly significant part of the student body-just under 50% of students are part of a fraternity or sorority. Students emphasize that Wake Forest is a place where classmates "can usually easily find groups of people who share their interests." The school is home to "students from around the country and the world," and there are students from all 50 states and 39 countries in this "tight-knit, supportive community." Students describe a welcoming environment where "people generally don't have any trouble fitting in," and classmates overall are "intelligent, ambitious, [and] highly involved."

The campus at Wake Forest is "always bustling with extracurricular activities," especially for active students with a taste for intramural sports. As a Division I school, there's a "bigschool sports feel at a small school," and there's an ongoing tradition of celebrating by "rolling the quad after a big athletic win." Greek life is a big part of student life, as are "parties, going to bars downtown, concerts, game nights, and chill hangouts at friends' houses." The Student Union puts on over 200 programs each year, from big events like Homecoming to movie nights and trivia games. There are "lots of great traditions at Wake Forest, like our annual Shag on the Mag dance in the spring" and the Moravian Lovefeast, a candlelight service in December. Philanthropy is another "HUGE part of the WFU experience" and there are many annual events like Wake 'N Shake, a dance marathon fundraiser, and Hit the Bricks, a relay race, which both support cancer research. Through it all, academics come first, but students acknowledge that those weekday hours in the library give way to a "vibrant social scene" and that they "absolutely let loose on weekends."

The Office of Personal & Career Development is known to be one of the best in the nation, and “for a school this size, that’s incredible.” The resources that are available there “almost guarantee you the best internships and jobs” and whether it’s résumé reviews, career counseling, intern searches, or job application help, the OPCD provides all students with unprecedented career support. There are numerous career fairs during the academic year including a STEM Slam for students in any major interested in talking to STEM employers. There are also optional Career Treks to Washington, New York and San Francisco that students can apply to attend. Wake Forest graduates who visited PayScale.com reported a median starting salary of $61,500, and 47 percent said they felt their job had a meaningful impact on the world.