George Mason University

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Let’s get brutally honest for a minute: Mason’s not for everybody. For students dreaming of wild house parties and a 24-7 drinking fest akin to scenes in “Animal House,” they might be better off at a school with a bigger party reputation than Mason. But just because Mason isn’t what people stereotypically associate with a college experience, doesn’t mean students don’t get a real college experience nonetheless. As one of the most diverse schools in the nation, Mason offers students a unique college experience and plentiful opportunities to get involved in different organizations or groups and meet a lot of different people while doing so. Not to mention the campus’s central location, just 20 minutes outside of Washington D.C., which gives students access to museums, clubs, restaurants, and popular attractions like the monuments. So what if students can’t walk next door and do a keg stand? They have the opportunity to mold their very own college experience around Mason’s numerous clubs, events, and classes.

It might sound a little cliché, but Mason truly offers the best of both worlds. Whether students are into hanging out on campus in the middle of Suburbia, U.S.A., or they want to go into D.C. every night, the University gives them that option. While people are divided on campus issues like parking, the campus social scene, and food options, overall, Mason students are satisfied with the University’s offerings. Of course there’s always room for improvement, and the University’s constant expansion and rally to become a well-respected public institution is always upgrading facilities, programs and services for students.

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Campus Dining at George Mason University

Angie22

History '14

3.1

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Dining Areas

I think the worst dining area is Southside Dining, because the people who work there treat students as if they're still children and the amount of healthy foods is very low. The JC food court is alright, but that's only because you can take food back to your dorm. The other dining areas (Chic Fillet, Original Burger, Goldrush, and Bistro) are nice to go to and the people there are nice as well. It's easy to select through good healthy food and have the convenience of taking it back to my dorm. Overall, campus dining is a big hit and miss, depending on which facility you go to.

May 25, 2012

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Scholarships at George Mason University

rlefranc

Nursing '15

3.1

B-

You Have to Go for It

Financial aid helped, but it does not cover all the expenses. There are many scholarships available through Mason, but most often they are not simply just given out. Students have to look on the financial aid website and apply for as many as they can.

May 23, 2012

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Guys & Girls at George Mason University

rlefranc

Nursing '15

4.6

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Theres Diversity

You will find a wide range of people at Mason. There are so many different races and cultures to learn about. If you would like to step out of your comfort zone you will have the opportunity to do so at GMU. On the other hand, if you want to stay around a crowd you are used to you will be able to also.

May 23, 2012

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