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Although introductory lecture classes are often dull and cover basic topics, most students say they benefit from their upper-level classes. GW requires freshmen to take a significant number of general curriculum requirements (GCRs), so history majors may have to suffer through “Baby Bio,” and pre-med students may be forced to plow through art history. But, a talented professor can make any class interesting. Most intro classes are taught by a professor twice a week, lecture-style, and a teaching assistant leads a discussion or lab once a week. Because they are graduate students, some TAs seem too consumed with their own research to care much about students, while others are more helpful than the professors. Most undergrads agree that as they move into more specialized classes, professors are more engaged in the subject matter and more experienced in their fields.

And this goes for the higher-profile professors, as well—the University’s location in the heart of Washington allows for top experts in every field to teach a course or two at GW. Well-known professors in every school and many departments may have students trying to get into their classes for years on end without success. Students’ crusades to get into certain classes prove that a professor has a great deal of influence on the enjoyment and academic worth of a class.
 

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Economics '14

4.6

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The Economics Department

The Economics department at GWU is incredible. Not only it has special strengths in public economics and international economics (particularly if you major in Int'l Affairs with the concentration in Int'l Economics) but also the professors are top-notch; most of them are NBER (National Bureau of Economic Research Scholars), World Bank and IMF consultants, and serve or have served in the Fed. They are extremely knowledgeable and really approachable.

Dec 19, 2011

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msobral

Art History '15

4.2

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Great Professors

All of the professors I have had are incredibly knowledgeable in their field and are dedicated to teaching as best they can. Professors are easily accessible outside of class and are always willing to help.

Dec 15, 2011

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rockmysock333

International Studies '12

4.6

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Elliott School Is Amazing

I love the Elliott School of International Affairs because it allows me to pursue interests in a surprisingly wide array of fields (everything from science and public health to politics to anthropolgy...etc). The students in my Elliott School required classes are smart, engaged citizens. People take classes seriously, but also find time to do as much as possible outside of the classroom between internships, jobs and making the most of the city as a whole. I really do love GW.

Dec 12, 2011

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