Honestly, I have learned a lot at GW in just one year. Because I am an undecided major, I took most of my GCRs (general curriculum requirements). I took a huge variety of classes including english, sociology, statistics, chemistry, basically anything one could think of. Many of the introduction classes are huge (they will be anywhere you go) but most of my classes all of my teachers knew my name. If you get to know the professor, then they will try to get to know you as well. Many professors main concern is that you learn from their class. I had a class with no tests but completely discussion based. Some professors may give you a large workload but this is because they expect you to succeed in everything you are given. I have enjoyed every single one of my classes even though I do not have a major.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I absolutely LOVE GW. It completely depends on the person. I am from a very small town and then came to Washington DC, a huge city where something is happening almost every minute of the day. GW is very different from other colleges. Students are walking distance from the White House and the other monuments. Recently during our finals week, Obama announced Osama's death and everyone stopped studying and ran to the White House to celebrate. We were a piece of history because we were there and other students from different colleges cannot say that. Students from other colleges may that we have no school spirit because we do not have a football team. However, we still have a basketball team with great new recruits and a new coach. If one wants to be spirited then it is very easy to do so. Also, I really enjoyed living in Thurston my first year. It is a dorm of all new freshman. It creates a true community for incoming students and it is an easy way to make friends.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I will be completely honest. GW is very expensive and the only reason I am going here is because of my scholarship. Without my scholarship, I would not be able to afford this school. GW is very courteous with their scholarships and financial aid but you have to work hard in high school. They give federal work study as well to help you out. I understand where all the money is going with the great professors and the fact that we are in the heart of a huge city. Many people complain about the food and it being expensive. However, we are one of a few colleges that give numerous places for students to eat. If you use your card for only food (not gift cards, school supplies, etc), you will be fine.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I would suggest prospective students to come visit and ask questions. I have friends that are tour guides and say that they much rather prefer people to ask what they really want to ask than what they think they should ask. They want people to ask about nightlife and greek life. Also, I would suggest that people study hard in high school to get scholarships, especially if they want to go to GW. The most important thing I could think of is once in college join groups! If you know you want to be in a certain group look into it and come in contact with people from the group. This way you will have friends or acquaintances the first day of college. Plus if you visit and know somebody, they will give a better tour because they have no requirements.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I think this school is great for everybody. It has something for every type of person. Even though I am from a small town, I love DC. Even though I am undecided and not in the Elliott School, I love the classes and GW. Even though I am straight, I am friends with homosexual people and love that the school is open to everybody. Even though I am Hispanic, I am treated the same as everybody else. Overall, the stereotypes of GW may be true but this school is appropriate for any type of person.
Honestly, I have learned a lot at GW in just one year. Because I am an undecided major, I took most of my GCRs (general curriculum requirements). I took a huge variety of classes including english, sociology, statistics, chemistry, basically anything one could think of. Many of the introduction classes are huge (they will be anywhere you go) but most of my classes all of my teachers knew my name. If you get to know the professor, then they will try to get to know you as well. Many professors main concern is that you learn from their class. I had a class with no tests but completely discussion based. Some professors may give you a large workload but this is because they expect you to succeed in everything you are given. I have enjoyed every single one of my classes even though I do not have a major.
I absolutely LOVE GW. It completely depends on the person. I am from a very small town and then came to Washington DC, a huge city where something is happening almost every minute of the day. GW is very different from other colleges. Students are walking distance from the White House and the other monuments. Recently during our finals week, Obama announced Osama's death and everyone stopped studying and ran to the White House to celebrate. We were a piece of history because we were there and other students from different colleges cannot say that. Students from other colleges may that we have no school spirit because we do not have a football team. However, we still have a basketball team with great new recruits and a new coach. If one wants to be spirited then it is very easy to do so. Also, I really enjoyed living in Thurston my first year. It is a dorm of all new freshman. It creates a true community for incoming students and it is an easy way to make friends.
I will be completely honest. GW is very expensive and the only reason I am going here is because of my scholarship. Without my scholarship, I would not be able to afford this school. GW is very courteous with their scholarships and financial aid but you have to work hard in high school. They give federal work study as well to help you out. I understand where all the money is going with the great professors and the fact that we are in the heart of a huge city. Many people complain about the food and it being expensive. However, we are one of a few colleges that give numerous places for students to eat. If you use your card for only food (not gift cards, school supplies, etc), you will be fine.
I would suggest prospective students to come visit and ask questions. I have friends that are tour guides and say that they much rather prefer people to ask what they really want to ask than what they think they should ask. They want people to ask about nightlife and greek life. Also, I would suggest that people study hard in high school to get scholarships, especially if they want to go to GW. The most important thing I could think of is once in college join groups! If you know you want to be in a certain group look into it and come in contact with people from the group. This way you will have friends or acquaintances the first day of college. Plus if you visit and know somebody, they will give a better tour because they have no requirements.
I think this school is great for everybody. It has something for every type of person. Even though I am from a small town, I love DC. Even though I am undecided and not in the Elliott School, I love the classes and GW. Even though I am straight, I am friends with homosexual people and love that the school is open to everybody. Even though I am Hispanic, I am treated the same as everybody else. Overall, the stereotypes of GW may be true but this school is appropriate for any type of person.