George Washington University Top Questions

Someone really interested in politics and who gets along with other people interested in politics - i.e. people that are occasionally smarmy.

Anyone who loves being in a busy and exciting city, and who is outgoing and social. They should be interested in politics, because it is one of the most politically active schools in the country. Also someone who knows how to manage work and play well, since the coursework is very challenging. If you are also looking for cultural diversity this is a great place to be. Also, anyone looking for good internship/work opportunities, the city offers many different jobs.

A hard worker, someone who will leve campus to find more education and job opportunities. Someone who likes history and politics. Someone who might not be very concentrated on undergrad academics, but more on postgrad work and future jobs.

Someone who likes a city with a lot of opportunities and is always open to new experiences.

People that are motivated and have a drive to change something in their world or outside of the United States. Students that are interested in International Politics or anything to do with cultures, societies, goverments that lay beyond the coasts of the United States. Students who are interested in seeing the bigger picture and want to meet new people from all across the globe should definatly attend GWU.

Definitely someone who can handle a rigorous courseload. People who are political (and usually liberal) tend to love it here, but we also have a strong conservative presence on campus. People who like being in a city and who know how to keep their eyes peeled for what is happening in their surrounding area, and who know how to take advantage of that. People who are driven - so many students have internships or are involved with extra-curriculars that to just do well in classwork is not enough anymore - you have to do more to stand out.