University of Washington
Reviews

Great Diversity, Lots of Choices

The dining halls at UW have a lot of variety in meals and snacks. There are many organic and Vegan options, as well as fresh ingredients. One of the dining halls has a small garden from which they grow and use fresh herbs. On holidays for different cultures, there is often a themed meal. For instance on Cinco de Mayo, the dining halls serve Mexican food, yet even then there are always other options such as the salad bar, Pagliaccis pizza and the grill. The dining halls carry fine brands, including Tullys coffee and local food brands from the area. Also, compost and recycling are heavily enforced in the dining halls. After each meal, every student is encouraged, almost required, to sort out their compost, recycling and garbage components from their trays. Overall, the dining halls promote healthy, diverse eating while considering environmental repercussions of serving the masses.

Strict Enough to Feel Safe and Thats Most Important.

Think about whats really important. Now with booze.

HI I LIKE RAIN.

And by rain, we mean it drizzles. Every once in a while, over night, where it gets counted as a rain day. Honestly we tell people it rains so the won't move here, cut down trees to build houses and apartment buildings, and take away the beautiful scenery. But if you're coming for school, we'll let you in on the secret.

YOU ARE IN SEATTLE HELLO!

Top 10 best cities in America for tourism. Period.

Plenty of Diamonds in the Ruff

As a favorite instate schools, it's not only about the scholastics. For those who know the gems of Seattle from growing up, there is ALWAYS something to do. Research online, as seasoned students. The summer here is amazing with celebrations, parades and boating events. During the year, shopping in downtown, bars on the Ave or nearby cities like Bellevue, movies or just kick backs in apartments with friends. Because cars and transportation is so easy, even go up to Canada for a weekend of skiing and drinking..

South Seattle Is DELICIOUS

Go to the south. Thats really all I can say. It's refreshing, the foods better, no bs non-authentic places. Go to the SOUTH!

Narrow Minded People Abound!

You say God and people pounce on you like you said BOMB. My God people, the place is full of not the cool chilled out Atheist but the ones who obviously have no life, are insecure, and full of hate who love to insult anyone at any second. Not to mention I am the only Black person in most if not all of my classes. Those diversity statistics were bull****. But if you find some awesome clubs to join, then you'll have a great time!

So-So

There are a lot of options but they aren't of the best quality. I prefer to eat outside the campus. Tukwila and the south end of Seattle have great food! Go there if you have a chance.

Excellent Program

UW is one of the few institutions in this state that has a medical technology program. The professors and advisors are helpful and always available to provide extra assistance if needed. Facilities are great and classmates work as a team.

Easy to Access a Computer When You Need It!

I really had no problem ever needing a computer on campus. Every library has a computer lab, print station, fast internet, and each student has their own email account. Sometimes it gets a little busy though! It's best to go to the library between classes if you need to print something.

Whether It's a Club Sport or NCAA, There Is a Sport for You at UW!

I've played lacrosse for UW for four years and it's been one of the best experiences in college. There is a club for anything and everything here as well as school spirit and fans for all major sporting events. I highly recommend getting involved if you go to UW, whether as a fan or a participant!

Im a Minority

Im a minority at UW since Im from Pakistan. There are only a handful of us here. Asians are the majority over here. they walk around in packs and tend to speak their own language even during classroom activities. Religion is not something I like to speak of here since people start judging you.

Greek Life Is GREAT

Honestly, I'm a member of the greek community and unlike most schools, there is LITERALLY a house for EVERYONE. The greek system at UW is not filled with sterotypical "sorority girls" or "frat boys" and is therefore a great place to meet friends and get involved in the school. Being Greek makes UW not only a smaller campus, but it also opens up many windows of opportunity for jobs upon graduation and even while attending UW.

Winter: Bleh

While winters are devoid of snow, the short daylight hours and cold drizzle are a downer.

Stereotypical Seattle

Everyone knows it rains in Seattle, but honestly, I think it's too the student's advantage. It helps keep you inside studying and when the good weather does come around (and it will), it's that much more satisfying. However, the campus is large enough that having to walk in the rain without proper attire can be quite annoying. Especially when it's windy.

If you are prone to depression though, the matte gray that is common for the sky in the winter can be bothersome. Just something to keep in mind.

Apartment and Houses and Roommates - Oh My!

U-District is the land of cheap food and college housing. It takes some good research and perhaps some connections to score a good off-campus housing situation at UW. Talking to peers yields valuable information. There are so many houses and apartments to choose from, but finding them could prove a tedious process since the information is not exactly consolidated - but definitely worth it. Landlords aren't an issue unless you make them one, or if you are unfortunate and get stuck with an unsavory one. Price depends on quality and number of rooms. Lowest can get down to $300-400/month and highest could be $900+/mo. Parking also gets expensive, but look into getting a permit from the city to park on the street - less expensive option.

Undecided

I know that it is stressful to not know what you want to do, I have been going through that lately. I have a few ideas on what I would like to do and the university really allows me to try different things and all the intro classes that I have tried help me accomplish my pre-reqs. I am a Freshmen going into my third quarter and I have most of my general education done. Isn't that great?

Walk and Ride

Public transportation is very excellent in the Seattle area. The busing systems are always on time and it's very easy to get from one place to another via the buses. A lot of people also ride bikes around campus and around the avenue and university village. The most convenient way across campus or anywhere is walking.

Generally Fine

The most annoying policy is for snow days. UW tries to keep school open even though it would not be good for commuters. In classrooms, though it varies by professor/instructor policies are generally lax.

From a Commuter Standpoint

As a commuter it's not as easy to socialize it would be in a dorm setting, so for the full 'college experience' I would dorm. There are plenty of places of interest on campus, including food, the IMA gym, and shops.

Pink Panty Droppers

I do not comprehend the complete lack of cannabis within these structured walls on campus. However, I will admit that my roommates oft return at wee hours of the night, completely innebriated and swashbuckled from all the "pink panty droppers" they consumed only moments earlier. The alchohol is abundant, but drugs are minimal.

Live Off Campus

From what I gather, the dorms are bit expensive but some are affordable. Most dorms are nice, but like every dorm they are tiny and that's the main reason why i live off campus. The people that dorm there seems to get along just fine and have friendly atmosphere.

You're Safe If You're Smart

I've personally never felt threatened on campus. University of Washington can be unsafe, as indicated by the high number of incident reports the local police sends out to notify the public. However, if you take proper precautions, like not wandering by yourself late at night, you can steer clear of any potentially dangerous situations.

Best Decision I've Made

Five years ago, I decided to leave the comfortable familiarity of the East Coast and jet over to the other side of the country to attend college at the University of Washington. It was one of the best decisions I've made. I strongly believe the school's reputation is well-deserved since the quality of education I received here is unrivaled. I've heard the school as being referred to as a 'baby Ivy League.' The classes are challenging, and the workload, at times, can be daunting, but they are definitely stimulating. Many of the faculty members I've had the pleasure of studying under with are among the best in their respective fields and their passion shows from the moment they step into the classroom. I've personally found the faculty to be accessible and ready to provide after-school help, whenever needed. Paying out-of-state tuition was rough, but for the quality education I received, I consider it a sound investment in my future :)

There's a Range

While a lot of people have cars on campus, it's not necessary. Seattle has other ways of getting around that are less costly. There's the public transportation system. Many of the buses around campus run often and the husky pass/card makes it easy to pay for your rides (you just show your card). There's also Zip Car spots on and around campus-- you sign up, pay, and borrow a car for however long you need it, for instance, a few hours for moving purposes. On campus parking is expensive so it's better to get around it if you can.