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Being in downtown D.C., the opportunities for those intereted in politics and international affairs are phenomenal. Internships and jobs are widely available, and the school encourages students to take advantage of these opportunities. Additionally, because of its proximity to the White House, the State Department, etc., GW gets excellent speakers (from President Obama to Hillary Clinton), and students are able to interact with these people.

I could have gone in-state for four years at a cost less than one year at this terrible school. I am glad that I transferred from GW.

I was in love with GWU during the college application process. It was my number one school - I wanted to go nowhere else. I've now been here for two months and am already seriously thinking of transferring. What they tell you in the admissions office is really great. If GW were like what they tell you in there, it'd be AWESOME. Sadly, it's 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} completely not.

Our location in the heart of Washington places us at the core of U.S. government, policy and law: where the worlds of science, technology, media and the arts converge; we have unparalleled opportunity to study and work alongside leaders and practitioners in every discipline, to take part in the interchanges that shape our community and the world and for political science majors opportunities are ample: from working on Capitol Hill for one of your representatives to working for the Department of State, like I am now.

GW has an absolutely unparalleled location. If you are interested in government work of any kind, whether it be politics, international affairs, public health, criminal justice, or anything the government is a part of, then George Washington is the place for you. The White House is only four blocks away, the World Bank and IMF are practically on campus, and every government office is less than 15 mintes away on the subway. GW's location makes it a uniquely ideal place for anyone interested in government work.

Of all the schools I had considered, GW was the only one in DC. Although I assumed that politics would be a major interest of a majority of the student population, I didn't realized JUST how obsessed people were going to be. Even though I have never been a politics guru, there are certain aspects of this characteristic of GW that I have actually have fallen in love with. For example, a group of friends could be sitting in a room, watching a movie, and engage in a heated debate over an insignificant detail for hours. Only at GW.

GW is the only school which completely integrates itself into the surrounding city. A myriad of volunteer opportunities are available in homeless shelters, NGOs, and government agencies. When you step on the campus, you do not feel isolated and distant from the real world many students fear, rather, it is all around you. You are constantly reminded of human suffering, political strife, and how knowledge and personal passions can lead to your being among the men and women carved in marble at the nearby Library of Congress, memorials, and free museums throughout the city. Here, knowledge is truly power.

The unique job opportunities at George Washington for someone who is interested in the way our country works, as well as the ability to meet people who can further your career is the most outstanding thing about GW. Students here have internships on Capitol Hill and K street lobbying firms regularly.

George Washington University was a waste of money. For private education, the classes were huge and the cariculum was unchallenging. I much prefer Mills College, where I am in graduate school. The classes are small and you receive personal attention.

Tuition is fixed over your 4 years, and the school is right in the city.