(GWU) I have some complaints but overall I'm glad that

How this student rated the school

Educational Quality	A	Faculty Accessibility	A+
Useful Schoolwork	A-	Excess Competition	C+
Academic Success	A+	Creativity/ Innovation	A
Individual Value	B	University Resource Use	A+
Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty	D	Friendliness	B+
Campus Maintenance	A+	Social Life	D+
Surrounding City	A+	Extra Curriculars	D-
Safety	A

Describes the student body as: Friendly, Approachable, Snooty Describes the faculty as: Friendly, Helpful

Male

Quite Bright

Lowest Rating Extra Curriculars	D-

Highest Rating Faculty Accessibility	A+

He cares more about Extra Curriculars than the average student.

Date: Oct 03 2012
Major: Language - French/Spanish/etc. (This Major's Salary over time)
I have some complaints but overall I'm glad that I transferred to GW. I transferred from a uni located in a more rural setting, where the college town was the ONLY town. GW provided me with the opportunity to live my own life in DC without feeling particularly anti-social with regards to my total non-involvement in "GW Pizza Night" or whatever it is universities put on for the kids these days. I was not interested in being part of a school community, and this was not even noticed (much less held against me) by the GW student body.

The academics ran hot and cold for me. Most of my professors were Ivy educated (or foreign equivalent) so I felt I had access to some of the best minds in the field. I noticed a huge disparity in student interest though. There are lots of students merely going through the motions, while I also came across many ambitious and hardworking and intellectually curious people. In my first year it was quite common to be in a class where discussion would always be made up of the same three students (the other 8 or 9 not having done the reading and who are only taking the course to fulfil general requirements). In this sense, I think the notion that

your education is what you make of it

would fit very well as a description of GW.

BTW, residential Foggy Bottom is very nice. The buildings look similar to what you'd find in residential Georgetown. The university's buildings are all ugly though. DC in general has more than its fair share of ugly architecture, but then I've never been a fan of Brutalism (like Gelman Library, for example, which looks like a prison).

Responses

It's great to hear this student's perspective on George Washington University! The positive comments about faculty accessibility, academic success, and the surrounding city showcase the university's strengths. It's also reassuring to know that the student found their own path without feeling pressured to participate in certain activities. rheumatism treatment Overall, GW seems to offer a mix of experiences, and it's wonderful to see that the student found intellectual stimulation through some professors and peers. The feedback on campus aesthetics and extracurriculars is duly noted, but the positive aspects certainly shine through. Thanks for sharing this valuable review!

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