Washington University in St. Louis

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Beyond the initial enthusiasm that so many students express for their overall experience at Wash U, a common subject of praise relates to the freedom that characterizes student life. In the academic sense, this translates into an ability to bend the rules, an encouragement to build things if they aren’t already available, and support from the University for students who propose new and well-thought-out initiatives. Wash U is a young school, and the University is very much interested in channeling the energy and enterprises of its students into new traditions and organizations that can help shape its identity.

Still, not everybody likes Wash U from the outset. St. Louis can get dull, the academic life can become overwhelming, and the social scene will eventually feel a bit claustrophobic. But the quality of the faculty, the ease and relative affordability of life in St. Louis, and the receptiveness of the administration to student projects makes it a place where a motivated student can do anything he or she wants. In the last few years, three students have won Rhodes scholarships, one started a magazine for homeless people to sell on the streets, another started a fencing club, one worked for David Letterman, and another worked on the Pathfinder mission to Mars. For the one who learns to draw on the richness of the community and resources offered by the Wash U community and St. Louis, the sky is the limit.

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Facilities at Washington University in St. Louis

wustl213

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

5.0

A+

Everything Is New

The campus is beautiful. The collegiate gothic architecture theme is great and there's just one ugly building on campus (Eliot Hall) and they're knocking it down this summer and replacing it with a state-of-the-art facility to expand the business school. The South 40 has great facilities for the freshmen and sophomores - a fitness center with lots of cardio equipment, a dining area with a bunch of different cuisine options, and excellent dorms.

May 24, 2012

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Athletics at Washington University in St. Louis

wustl213

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

2.7

C+

We Have Sports Here?

Athletics are not big here, in spite of the fact that school spirit/pride is really high. I've never been to a football game. You're only likely to go to games for any sport if you have friends on teams who want you to come watch.

May 24, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Washington University in St. Louis

wustl213

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

4.2

A-

Fun, Athletic

The [social fraction of the] student body tends to be fun-loving, sporty, and in great shape. There are obviously unattractive and attractive people here, but the majority of the people who like to go out at night are attractive and/or make the best of what they've got. People work out a lot, etc..

May 24, 2012

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