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The majority of GW’s student body is made up of white students from the East Coast; however, the University has a decent representation of students of different ethnicities, places of origin, and races. Washington, in general, attracts a diverse population. But while GW is a somewhat diverse campus, individual ethnic groups tend to stick together. Asian, black, Jewish, Arab, and Muslim students host cultural events to which the entire GW community is invited. However, the majority of attendees are usually students who are a part of the culture hosting the event, and students usually socialize with those of similar background. Outside of cultural activities, students have the chance to meet people of other religions and races during class and at social events. International affairs courses attract an ethnically diverse group of interested students, as do certain other types of classes. Most fraternities and sororities are primarily white, but there are students of other backgrounds in the organizations. In addition, there are fraternities and sororities specifically for Asian, black, Latino, and Jewish students. Students Speak Out
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GWMD says: George Washington University 2016 Law and Legal Studies  |
The campus is very ethnically...
The campus is very ethnically diverse. There are people from all around the world that attend GW and from every different background possible. A lot of students here seem to be very wealthy, but they also work very hard for their grades. Everyone is usually pretty liberal and tend to fall on the democratic side. This is a politically active school, considering it is in the heart of DC.
For girls, it is harder to date or have a boyfriend here because an overwhelmingly number of males are gay. Most girls here have long-distance relationships or date someone from another school.
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jay7689 says: George Washington University 2014 Philosophy and Religion |
This campus is very diverse. While...
This campus is very diverse. While GWU is expensive and definitely has wealthy students here, the school also gives out aid to a large percentage of students. We are a very political school, and you can always find someone to debate politics with you.
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The campus is fairly diverse, and...
The campus is fairly diverse, and while it may seem a bit divided, I’ve found that my friends come from many different backgrounds. |
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The campus is very diverse. We...
The campus is very diverse. We have so many countries represented at the University; however, less than 10 percent is African American. |
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While the campus is very...
While the campus is very ethnically diverse, for the most part I’ve found that there isn’t much interaction between ethnic groups in a social sense. |
FactsEconomic Status
Because it’s an expensive college, many GW students come from middle- to upper-class families. Although many students receive financial aid and are on work study programs, quite a lot of students complain about all the “rich kids” dressed in designer clothing and sunglasses who like to show off their money.
Gay Pride
The student body is generally very open and friendly toward the gay community. The main student organization for gay advocacy, Allied in Pride, is very visible on campus. The University has also formed a small LGBT resource center for education, support, and advocacy for the gay community. Since there is an active and present gay population at GW, students are willing to accept and understand the gay community’s rights and interests.
Minority Clubs
GW’s minority organizations are quite active on campus. Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern religious organizations, among others, hold events and cultural celebrations throughout the year. Bhangra Blowout, organized by the South Asian Society, is a dance competition held in DC each year that attracts thousands of college students from across the country. There are also black, Asian, Latino, and Jewish fraternities and sororities that are active on campus. Other minority organizations such as Asian, black, Latino, Jewish, Christian and various other minority clubs also hold activities on campus.
Most Common Religions
There is a relatively large Jewish population on GW’s campus, and a large presence of Jewish-related activities and Greek organizations. There are several Christian groups, which are generally not as vocal as the Jewish organizations but are still present. The Muslim community hosts several activities throughout the year, including forums on diversity and cultural events. Various other groups also host events and lectures concerning religion and culture. No single religion dominates campus, but there are plenty of opportunities to become involved with religious organizations or participate in religious events.
Political Activity
Living in the nation’s capital inspires many GW students’ interest in the political process. Many come to GW with the hope of one day serving in political office on Capitol Hill or in the White House. GW is one of the most politically active universities in the country, and many of the students here are proud of that fact. Although the campus is by far composed primarily of politically liberal students, a small but tight group of politically conservative students also finds its place here.
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