Washington University in St. Louis

This Is Where I Grew up

I won't try to fully articulate how incredible Wash U is, because I've learned that I simply cannot. I have been at Wash U for two years now, and they have easily been the two best years of my life. I've been welcomed as a sibling by my peers, challenged more than I ever thought possible, and supported more than I ever thought possible. I've learned so much these last two years, certainly through classes but just as much outside of classes. I've learned how to think and be and progress. I came here arrogant, stupid, naive, and close-minded. I see myself, my relationships, and the world around me very differently than I did then. This is really where I grew up.

BEST PLACE EVER

I'm absolutely obsessed with WashU. When I was trying to decide where I wanted to go to college, I initially thought that I wanted a very small environment and was looking at schools with 1,600 people in the middle of nowhere. Needless to say, I'm happy that I ended up choosing WashU. I feel like this school is just the perfect balance of everything. Size-wise, you'll always run into people that you know, but you never will know everyone, so you won't get sick of the student body. It's also great because you can avoid people if you need to (awkward hook ups say whaaat)! The facilities are top-notch, and although there's a lot of construction, WashU wants to make sure that its students are learning and living in the best environment possible. Not only is main campus beautiful, but the living areas are perfectly manicured and many buildings are brand new as well. The mattress in my dorm is tempurpedic, which is pretty standard for the dorms, and I have so much room. Plus, the food is great - we were recently voted #1 for best college dining options in the country. The social scene is also a perfect balance - there is always something going on (mostly on Fridays and Saturdays though), but you will never feel pressured to party if you'd prefer to stay in and hit the books (more likely, you'll make the rest of your friends feel guilty that they're going out). The kids here are very happy, warm, and welcoming, which speaks to the midwestern vibe of the school. I could go on and on, but you get the idea!!! COME TO WASH U!!

No Regrets

Teachers know students by name and story. High quality food. Students work together rather than compete with one another. Faculty and deans are very responsive to student's needs and wishes. Students wanted a place in the business school where they could eat, the school opened up an Einsteins. Students wanted a place in the business school where they could quickly print slides/notes before class, the school transformed the broom closets into Express Labs. Students wanted to be able to have summer abroad options, the school now offers many summer abroad opportunities.