<p>Perhaps you were there during midterms? My daughter is a WU freshman. She says the classes are tough, but the students are collaborative and it is not a cut throat competitive atmosphere. She finds the professors approachable and helpful. Now she was stressed during finals. Overall she is enjoying her friends, Willamette and Salem. The freshmen were treated to “stress-busters” during finals- inflatable obstacle courses one evening and massages. Generally speaking, from my daughters stories, and from talking to other parents during Parents Weekend, our students are happy and engaged.</p>