George Washington University Top Questions

I wish I would have been able to consider the financial strain it has put on my life afterwards. In a way, it has nearly prevented me from returning to school to continue education. Education is something that should not know boundaries yet I have felt rifted because the institutional experience comes at a cost. I feel that if this weight had been properly explained to me at that time, I would have considered other options seriously instead of relying on the prestige of the university to carry me to financial recovery; which it has not.

Before I came to this school, I would have liked to know the variety of courses offered. I took a number of courses on subjects that I did not expect to take going into college or even thought of taking, and I enjoyed everyone.

I wish I had known how expensive living in a city was! I found my bank account diminishing before my eyes, and unfortunately could not find a job on campus. I wish I had been a little better about budgeting my nights out and shopping sprees with friends. It's a good thing I know that for next year!

I was dissappointed with my financial aid amount in my present year. My academic scholarship money and grant money were significant for my freshman year and were a major factor in selecting GW. My aid amount dropped significantly for my sophomore year, without significant changes in my parent's income. This is very disheartening, for GW makes a huge point of guaranteeing aid money for the duration of your college years, and my family and I were counting on that consistency.

I wish I would have known that DC was one of the worst cities for dating. I also wish I would have known that there were large Jewish and Gay populations at this school.

Food is more expensive than you may think.

The amount of work required for engineering degrees

I wish I had known more about the honors program and what it can offer qualified students.

The lack of school spirit that the school has, it would have driven me away.

The difficulty of the classes offered. The lack of academic advising on campus.