George Mason University Top Questions

It's circular! Keep walking in the same direction and you're bound to end up where you started.

George Mason University has many wonderful things to offer that it is difficult to pick which one is the best. I have to say that Mason's vast amounts of food selections astounds me. You are never at a loss as to what to eat, everything is at your fingertips.

For me, the best thing about Mason comes down to the amount of opportunities there are to try new things that will benifit me during my time at Mason and long after graduation. At George Mason, the ability to broaded my horizon through academics, extra curriculars, community service, and creating job connections is emmense. I feel that no matter what qualities of my life I choose to stregthen while at Mason, the school is able to provide me with reputable sources to go to that will aid me in fufilling my goals.

As an accounting major, the location of the campus is perfect for creating and developing contacts with local businesses to use in the post graduation job search. Proximity to Washington DC and many job opportunities also means that many alumni are locally employed and return to the campus in order to mentor students or recruit from the student body for their current employer. On top of the practical benefits, the campus is beautiful, there are always events for students who desire to get involved, and as a growing university the options available continue to improve.

I think the best thing about George Mason is the professors. Most of them know a lot about what they teach and have done a lot of work relating to what they teach and are always accessible via email or in person when you have a question.

I think the best thing about Mason is how its still a developing community. At GMU, the student body, faculty and even campus are growwing everyday and being a part of Mason now means I get to leave my mark on the school by changing and making it better for others later. I love the idea that i get to be a part of the Geaorge Mason legacy.

New majors and classes are constantly added. This school is less than 70 years old, so it's reputation is still forming. Also, this school still does construction, so new buildings are added and the names of some buildings have changed. Importantly, this school continues to incorporate new traditions.

George Mason holds their students to high expectations. George Mason expects their student's to excel. Every student is encouraged to be involved in every way possible from: extra-curricular clubs, sororities, work study programs, etc. Student's attending George Mason are very friendly, helpful, and excited to be attending such a wonderful school. The smiles and happy people all around the campus make George Mason University a wonderful place to obtain an education.

The towering trees with vividly colored leaves in the fall I pass everyday on campus give me great delight. On campus, I am in an environment where I feel a sense of awareness and motivation. With the transition of the seasons, I also wish to move closer to the career I love. The changing colored leaves give me a feeling time is progressing, just as I desire to progress as beautifully as the changing colored leaves.

The job opportunities it can bring you. Being so close to D.C. brings a lot of people and opportunities to students here at Mason.