mary washington is a nice and safe campus that has enough academic work to keep you occupied and learning without constant stress. it is an environment conducive to learning, being social, and getting a job. great all around school.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
get enough sleep. many students here fail to do so and you can see it affecting their academic performances and also making them too worn out to have fun on weekends. also, always go to sunday brunch. it is delicious and something that most students try to go to at least once a month.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
depending on the classes you take, academics can be difficult or easy. getting your general education classes out of the way is easy but get it done early. as long as you go to class, participate, and do the homework then you should do just fine. some professors are very difficult though, so make sure you ask around for advice.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
dorm life is good. i was put in a triple, but it really isn't that bad. some of the dorms aren't air conditioned, but they are renovating buildings to change that. if you are put in a non-air conditioned dorm like i was, just buy a couple good fans and you'll be fine for the couple weeks of va summer heat. dorms are social and fun places to be, but it is also nice if you can find some alone time/a quiet space to be by yourself. lots of people here just take walks around town/campus.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
for our sized campus we have quite a few dining options, which can be nice. the food is usually pretty good, with the exception of seacobeck at certain times. there are increasing numbers of vegan and vegetarian options all around campus. for most of the semester there is eagle express which is a great way to use your flex and buy a muffin and coffee for breakfast without having to take the time to sit down and eat in a dining hall.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there are lots of clubs and activities to do for fun. get involved and you won't be missing out on anything from sports to parties to be a kid night where you get glitter tattoos.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
umw, especially if you are in state, is a great option financially. they give lots of financial aid for both need and merit.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
we have a rock by woodard campus center (the nest) which you can paint whenever you like with almost anything you like. many people paint it to wish friends happy birthday or to tell you about upcoming events on campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
umw is great for almost all types of students. for those who want the bare minimum college degree there are classes that fit with that sort of lifestyle. for those who want to work hard, get all as and be challenged, there are plenty of options for that too. there are a lot of work hard play hard students here.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
we have tons of clubs and activities on campus and at the beginning of each semester there is a club fair where each club gets a table and you can sign up for info etc.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there is not a lot of greek life on campus. we have one campus recognized fraternity but that's it. we have many off campus options for frats and sororities, which are extremely popular, but getting them to be recognized by the school is some work.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
our campus is really safe. from theft etc. we are very safe because of our honor code, however you do have to be careful with things on campus walk like bikes because people from off campus do come over and ruin our lovely system. the police are around but not overbearing.
mary washington is a nice and safe campus that has enough academic work to keep you occupied and learning without constant stress. it is an environment conducive to learning, being social, and getting a job. great all around school.
get enough sleep. many students here fail to do so and you can see it affecting their academic performances and also making them too worn out to have fun on weekends. also, always go to sunday brunch. it is delicious and something that most students try to go to at least once a month.
depending on the classes you take, academics can be difficult or easy. getting your general education classes out of the way is easy but get it done early. as long as you go to class, participate, and do the homework then you should do just fine. some professors are very difficult though, so make sure you ask around for advice.
dorm life is good. i was put in a triple, but it really isn't that bad. some of the dorms aren't air conditioned, but they are renovating buildings to change that. if you are put in a non-air conditioned dorm like i was, just buy a couple good fans and you'll be fine for the couple weeks of va summer heat. dorms are social and fun places to be, but it is also nice if you can find some alone time/a quiet space to be by yourself. lots of people here just take walks around town/campus.
for our sized campus we have quite a few dining options, which can be nice. the food is usually pretty good, with the exception of seacobeck at certain times. there are increasing numbers of vegan and vegetarian options all around campus. for most of the semester there is eagle express which is a great way to use your flex and buy a muffin and coffee for breakfast without having to take the time to sit down and eat in a dining hall.
there are lots of clubs and activities to do for fun. get involved and you won't be missing out on anything from sports to parties to be a kid night where you get glitter tattoos.
umw, especially if you are in state, is a great option financially. they give lots of financial aid for both need and merit.
we have a rock by woodard campus center (the nest) which you can paint whenever you like with almost anything you like. many people paint it to wish friends happy birthday or to tell you about upcoming events on campus.
umw is great for almost all types of students. for those who want the bare minimum college degree there are classes that fit with that sort of lifestyle. for those who want to work hard, get all as and be challenged, there are plenty of options for that too. there are a lot of work hard play hard students here.
we have tons of clubs and activities on campus and at the beginning of each semester there is a club fair where each club gets a table and you can sign up for info etc.
there is not a lot of greek life on campus. we have one campus recognized fraternity but that's it. we have many off campus options for frats and sororities, which are extremely popular, but getting them to be recognized by the school is some work.
our campus is really safe. from theft etc. we are very safe because of our honor code, however you do have to be careful with things on campus walk like bikes because people from off campus do come over and ruin our lovely system. the police are around but not overbearing.