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Most Wash U students seem to enjoy their academic experience and have a good relationship with their teachers. There are certainly boring and exciting courses and professors in each department, so it’s recommended both to ask for advice from older students and to visit multiple classes before settling on a schedule. The professors seem particularly notable for their enthusiasm in receiving visits from students during or beyond office hours. Those who have made an effort to seek help and advice from them are usually rewarded with genuine interest, help with school work, and future recommendations.

The University’s reputation has rested principally on its achievements in the sciences, but most departments—from English to women’s studies and psychology—are now very strong. Within the different undergraduate schools there are more noticeable disparities. The Olin School of Business, for example, allegedly has a weak faculty compared to that of the college of arts and sciences. While students aren’t usually overwhelmed with their course work, academics are rigorous in all of the undergraduate schools of Wash U—although among all undergrads, pre-meds seem the most perpetually stressed. The curricula in several of the schools include distribution requirements organized into a cluster system. However, departments are flexible, and they will allow you to design more creative programs of study, including individualized majors, cross-disciplinary courses, and independent projects. Options such as these allow students to pursue their interests without being limited to traditional subject areas.

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celldelart

'13

Pre-Medicine Studies

4.6

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Challenging but Informative

Though most professors have high academic standards for their students, they do so because they want these students to succeed in their goals/careers. Help is offered in a number of different ways - learning centers, help desks, additional reading material- and seems to be available whenever/wherever you need it.

Sep 09, 2011

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aaronlim

'14

Biological Sciences

5.0

A+

Biology Major

It's easy to get a research position at the medical school. We even have an undergraduate research department to help you find a mentor.

Aug 20, 2011

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ddr001

'14

Finance and Accounting

5.0

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Intense

The workload is pretty formidable but the professors are knowledgeable and the TAs and help sections are very helpful.

Aug 18, 2011

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Architecture and Art

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Architecture and Art The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts is located at the very end of campus. Art and Architecture classes are open to the entire student body.

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Brown Hall

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Brown Hall Brown Hall is the home to the School of Social Work.

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Engineering School

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Engineering School The engineering school consists of many buildings on the side of campus.

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