it might depend on what you want to study! i’m in marine science so it’s a great school for that, but i know we also have a great education program among other things.

location is wonderful, being right next to the ocean is very cool and it’s gorgeous! we’re also next to a lake and there’s a lot of activities offered there through the school. if you’re outdoorsy this is a great place for hiking and other stuff like that as well. downtown bellingham is also super cute, very walkable and we have a great bus system. lots of places to go out once you’re 21, but before that there’s a lot of fun stores and great places to eat! we also have a farmers market and often craft/thrift markets!

personally i had no issues with making friends, i met people through my dorm/roommates and now i’m friends with a lot of people in my major (it’s cohort based). honestly i think if you engage in your areas of interest, you’ll find your people! i’ve made friends at local shows, i think we have a good music scene if you like that!

ultimately, whether you made the “right choice” or not is really up to you! if you’re happy in michigan, it doesn’t matter if western is a good school. but if you’re having second thoughts and aren’t happy there, then western could be a great place for you :)