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College Prowler Take
Students at GW tend to complain a lot about the pricey tuition, lack of school spirit, perhaps unnecessary new facilities, and excessive nickel-and-diming. However, most students stay at GW for four years—GW’s retention rate is 91 percent. Many students are also upset about how GW compares academically to other schools, and that the science labs and facilities are run-down and old. GW students want the best and sometimes the University does not live up to their expectations. Although GW provides students with a large variety of entertaining on-campus activities, students can also go off campus and enjoy the city. The University’s location in DC makes most GW students’ experiences worthwhile and interesting. GW would not be the same, nor as wonderful, if it were not located in DC. The city adds life, variety, and uniqueness to the campus environment. Students have the opportunity to land incredible internships while taking classes. The city also offers countless off-campus shows, productions, sporting events, restaurants and bars, museums, and (of course) the monuments to visit. Washington is the perfect college town because it attracts young people from all over the country, gives students amazing opportunities, and is easy to manage. GW is a great place to be—most students are happy to spend their four years here.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
GWSR says: George Washington University 2014 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities  |
I sometimes regret going to a...
I sometimes regret going to a school with an urban campus, but most of the time, I love being a few blocks from the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Kennedy Center, and Georgetown.
Overall Experience: March 06, 2009
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GWCF says: George Washington University 2014 Other |
I love GW. The location is great...
I love GW. The location is great and the opportunities have been endless. I think that I am able to do much of my learning out of the classroom with the support of faculty and staff members. I am very glad I picked GW since it has given my the chance to intern for RAINN, the largest national anti-sexual assault organization, plan an event with Wendy Kopp, the founder of Teach For America, and meet hundreds of passionate and creative people.
Overall Experience: February 27, 2009
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colinmac says: George Washington University 2016 Social Sciences |
GW is everything I hoped it would...
GW is everything I hoped it would be. I never expected that within my first year, I would work for a Congressman, find a boyfriend, speak to a protest of 10,000 about an issue I cared about, make amazing friends, and learn about a variety of new things both in and out of the classroom. The overwhelming feeling that I have is not so much that I like this school more than where I was, it is that I like myself more when I'm at this school than I did where I was before.
Overall Experience: February 27, 2009
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GWJC1 says: George Washington University 2016 Social Sciences |
Overall, I've had a pretty good...
Overall, I've had a pretty good time at GW. I've met some awesome people and learned things that I truly don't think I would've learned anywhere else. You won't be friends with everyone, but the friendships you do make will probably last a lifetime.
Overall Experience: February 27, 2009
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GW was exactly the school I wanted...
GW was exactly the school I wanted to go to. After high school, I was ready for change and ready to go out to the real world. To this day, I still know that coming to GW was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. DC is probably one of my favorite cities in the country, and since going to GW, I have made some of the best friends I have ever known. I also had the opportunity to study abroad, which I recommend to everyone. GW truly is a school that encourages independence and allows everyone their own path. The student body is so diverse that you’ll always find people who are similar to you at GW. GW is a school that becomes what you make of it. Everyone who goes there has a different experience. I would never change my decision to go here, and I’m glad I’m here. |
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