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best thing about gw is no matter how lost you feel or feel like an outcast, you'll always find someone who appreciates you for you. i'd change the conceited people who think money is all there is to their pathetic life. the school is the perfect size- when you think you only know a certain amount of people- you find so many more amazing people. People react like i go to the most expensive college and think i'm a jap- it's sad. i spend my time on campus in the academic building, library, dorms, food places, all over, etc. the gw part is sort of college-like and may have a campus feel, but it's completely different. GW administration is good. some departments suck but you can definitely find a professor who is great at what he does and will inspire you. Biggest controversy is not having enough college like activities- if there's free things, i'll go. There is absolutely no school pride- it's pathetic. i like to cheer but the small population that everyone thinks is gw ruins it for the rest. There are great memories and great friends i have formed at gw. there definitely a variety of things to do, you just have to look and put yourself out there. GW has a lot to offer if you're willing. Most frequent gw complaints are the pirces i'm paying, i should get more in housing, more in classes, and more if the faculty.

The best thing about GW is living in Washington DC. If I could change one thing, it'd be the eating situation. Food is incredibly expensive and incredibly unhealthy. And there should be a grocery delivery service that accepts GWorld. At a city school where no one has a car, food shopping is a pain. And mandatory spending at JStreet, the food court, is ridiculous. The food is all overpriced and unhealthy. When I tell people I go to GW, I think they're impressed, because it's a really good school, and they think it must be great to live in DC, which it is. I spend most of my time in rehearsal for theater! I live in campus, so I'm here all the time, hanging out in my friends' rooms. Or on nice days, it's great to sit outside in Kogan Plaza or University Yard and relax. There's no college town better than DC! So much culture, and most importantly, drunk monument tours! I don't know too much about the administration. All I can say is there's a lot of red tape to get anything done, and people are overpaid. The biggest controversy on campus was a Jewish girl who had reported that swastikas had been drawn on her door and all over campus. She made a big fuss about it and made the school start an investigation. They found out that it was her who had been drawing them. It was ridiculous. There's a lot of pride for the basketball team. I wouldn't say there's school pride here like there is at big football schools, like my friends at Michigan or Rutgers, but we've definitely god pride. Everything about GW is unusual because of its location. I'll remember all my nights of drunk roaming the streets of DC. (Well, I can barely remember any of them, but you know what I mean.) The most frequent student complaints are about food and high tuition.

The best thing is that GW is in the heart of DC and it's the most politically active college in the nation. One thing I'd change is the required Colonial Cash I have to spend at J Street. I think the school is just right, at first I was intimidated by how large it was considering I came from such a small school. But after a while you have your group of friends and you find your self saying "hey" to alot of people while walking to class. I spend most of my time in my friend's dorm room because they have a couch, but when it's warmer I'm sure it will be outside. DC is a college town, but most people don't socialize with members of other colleges (we really don't like Georgetown). I think GW has an okay administration. The biggest controversy is the dining issues, with this year's required plan for freshman and sophomores to spend a certain amount at one location on campus. The food at J street is not healthy, it's not good quality, it's not diverse, and it's overpriced. Also, the eating options in general. Everything is expensive, like New Gallery and most of your dining options and it's not really healthy. The best place to eat is definitely the GW Deli. I think that the unusual thing is it's location most definitely. One experience I will always remember is our midnight walks to the monuments. When it's warm outside, rainy, or cold. There is nothing more surreal or relaxing then taking a walk to the Lincoln Memorial. You walk right past the State Department on the way there and it's only a 5-10 minute walk. The most frequent student complaints have to be with the food situation. Also, for the Columbian College you have to complete 3 science with lab requirements and that seems a bit ridiculous.

Best Thing: location. Change: sophomore housing and dining options. I spend most of my time in duques. definitely a college town. no school pride, a little disappointing.

The best thing about GW is that students are exceptionally driven and passionate-and if you come here for political science or international affairs (as A LOT of students here are) you're going to have so so so many outlets for that passion and it's a college that is recognized by the field as exceptional. When I tell most people about going to GW the reaction is "Oh, so you go to Georgetown?". This is a response that riles up every GW student. No, we are not Georgetown, but that doesn't mean that we're inferior. We are more in the city than they are, making it a true DC school. You don't need to be super involved in student organizations to have a life. There are so many things literally right outside of our doors that there is never really a dull moment. GW's administration is a popular and aggravating topic of discussion amongst the students here. They really try to reach out to the students, but being so into politics most students are suspicious of their actions and are quick to criticize. This is not without basis though; the school is known for spending excess amounts of money to the point of large debt, even though we pay the highest tuition in the nation. From what I've seen they say they listen to our comments, and frequently send out surveys, but whether or not results actually come about is uncertain.

great location, lots of opportunities for internships, lots of college students in and around dc. administration is heavy-handed and most students think very little of it, especially considering how much we pay. they make a big deal out of every little thing that could appear to shed bad light on the university. school pride when the basketball team's good (not currently). it's a good size, not too big, not too small, integrated well into the city.

I love that DC is so accessible to students, and that GW really takes advantage of that with speakers, workshops, and events that showcase the city. It really is an urban campus, and there is a definite political charge to GW as a whole. This does, however, slightly diminish the feel of a traditional "college experience". There are no football games, little school spirit, and a lack of common bond between students.

DC is the best place to live. As a young person there are lots of clubs for 18+ at night. You can also go to the monuments, Smithsonian museums, and the zoo for free. It's easy to get around without a car. If you're interested in politics, even better, but there are internships in every major. There are also lots of other colleges in the area so you can go to their events; there is a big student culture in the city.

Best thing: location and connections professors can make for you. Change: cost. Size: just right. If in DC they react positively that I go to GW, in Richmond VA they often don't know until I say, GW...in DC. Time on campus: sorority house. College town: It is the nation's town. GW Administration: Professional, hard working. Controversy: Who should be the class of 2007 commencement speaker. Pride: Yes, for the intern/job opportunities. Unusual: Campus is used as media center. Remember: Bill Clinton, Hilary Clinton on campus. Complaints: Cost.

The location is the best part, right in the middle of DC. It's a good size and the urban setting gives off a campus-y feel too. Not too much school pride because of a lack of interest in athletics, which is unfortunate. Students often complain about the food in J street.