Anthropological Standpoint

This ethnography assignment has taught me many things about the university that I attend. This activity has made me observe more, question more, and go out of my comfort zone more than I would normally do.

From these findings I feel that the faculty and students at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire truly care about their campus.

Many students spend a big chunk of their time studying for their classes. Most students tend to study in the library or in their dorm room. Also, many listen to music when they study because they feel that this helps them focus.

The library holds an abundance of resources for the students and faculty to use. Included in this are microfiche, newspapers, journals, books, and many others. Students need to take use of these resources and the people who work there are more than willing to help them with anything.

Students contribute to making the campus look beautiful. The many sculptures that adorn the university are generously donated by alumni. And all have a meaning behind them as to why they are chosen.

The faculty at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is very generous. They are open to helping all students who would like help and they have very little bad things to say about their students. Most feel that cheating is not a major problem in their classroom but those that do are dealt with. They also think that most students are here to learn and that they are respectful to their professors. The only problem some professors have with their students is the fact that they seem to have a greater sense of entitlement. Those who feel this way think that they should receive an “A” in the class just because they do the work, not necessarily because they put effort into it.

While observing and asking questions I have learned that the students and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are truly one of a kind individuals who do a wonderful job representing this university.