<p>Hey everyone. I was in your shoes just one short year ago, doing my best to pick what college or university I thought would be the best place for me. I remember that a then-current GW student had posted a thread saying that they were willing to answer questions from prospective students and/or inquisitive parents, and that I found it incredibly helpful during my selection process. After scanning a few pages on this board, I noticed that there was not a thread similar to that one this year, so I'm starting one. If you have any questions about George Washington, living in DC, etc., please let me know by posting on this thread. I will do my best to answer them, but please keep in mind that my answers will represent my perspectives and viewpoints, and not necessarily those of the University itself. That being said, ask away!</p>
<p>wow thanks!!</p>
<p>which rooms do you/students think are the best? doubles, quads or six person?</p>
<p>I’ve been reading quite a bit about the school, and many people say that the environment there is snobby. Is this true? Some people think that many of the students are very unapproachable because they think they are better than public school kids.</p>
<p>rebeccalee247: The most popular choice among students seems to be quads, followed by doubles. Six people in a single room can be overwhelming, especially if there are clashing personalities. More than anything, the success of your rooming situation will depend on the willingness of all roommates to respect the needs of everyone else. </p>
<p>nate46385: I have not found the environment to be overly snobby. There are definitely some students who are very into their designer clothes, handbags, etc., but I’d say the vast majority of students are “regular” people. I think that the “snobby” feel people talk about has much to do with the way students dress. Although there are some students who will wear shorts and a t-shirt to class, most try to dress up at least a little. Sundresses are common among girls, v-necks and polos among guys. Does that mean people who don’t wear those clothes are judged negatively? Absolutely not. I’ve worn jeans, a t-shirt, and sneakers to class before without anyone giving me a second look. I also haven’t noticed feelings of superiority from students who attended private school over those who attended public school. As at most colleges and universities, once you’re in, it doesn’t matter where you went to high school–everyone is now a GW student, regardless of background. In short, please don’t let the supposedly “snobby” reputation of the school put you off from attending, because it’s truly not a factor. =)</p>
<p>Do you ever feel burned out by the city? It’s a great location, but am wondering if the lack of green space gets to people after a while. Do many students utilize the Mt. Vernon campus for exercise and (non-team) sports?</p>
<p>Carly1229: Sophomore here. If you allow me to pitch in, I will be glad to help as well.
Thank you for starting this thread. I found it informative whaen I was applying to GW and other schools. Pls let me know if you want to team up. Thanks</p>
<p>To Carly - Are you able to choose from quad, triple, 6/room, etc?</p>
<p>CJMadison - As a parent trying to control college costs, one of my pet peeves re:GW is that their housing software does not allow for choosing room size. All that students can select are dorm & roommate preferences.</p>
<p>yeah, you won’t be able to get a quad or 6 vs a double, unless, and that is a slim maybe, you have roomate request.</p>
<p>lspf72: I very rarely feel “burnt out” from the city. If you’re worried about not being able to spend enough time outdoors (and I know that I’m someone who enjoys city life, but also enjoys hiking, kayaking, etc.), you should check out GW Trails, an outdoor club that sponsors numerous trips throughout the year. This is the link to their homepage: [GW</a> Student Activities Center - GW TRAiLS](<a href=“http://gwired.gwu.edu/sac/StudentInvolvement/GWTRAiLS/]GW”>http://gwired.gwu.edu/sac/StudentInvolvement/GWTRAiLS/) In my experience, students who live on the Foggy Bottom campus rarely venture out to the Mt. Vernon campus, but it is very active with Mt. Vernon residents playing non-team sports. In terms of general exercise, students seem to take advantage of their proximity to monuments and map their running routes accordingly (nothing like an early morning run to the Lincoln Memorial to start your day!) or utilize our gym, the Lerner Health and Wellness Center (fondly referred to as HellWell).</p>
<p>Multitasker: By all means! The more vantage points and opinions on different topics, the better. =)</p>
<p>CJMadison: You will not be able to voice your preference for room size on the housing application, though this practice does not seem to be unusual at colleges in general. If you know someone attending GW next year that you would like to room with, you can put their name down on the housing application but you will not be guaranteed a double with them. Instead, you may be in a triple, quad, etc. with your friend as one of the roommates.</p>
<p>Thank you Carly, appreciate it!</p>
<p>gwu doesn’t let you choose (or at least indicate preference) your room size? what if i need a more affordable dorm?</p>
<p>you have 7 or more “theme” housing choices. “Global Studies”, “Arts”, etc
Don’t pay attention to the theme. you can choose whatever you please.
If you are concerned about the rates, there is a link with all the detailed rates for every dorm. Then, when the housing registration date comes, you stick to those choices, and very likely you’ll get the dorm within that selection.
Just be aware if you don’t want Thurston, and you list it even as the #7th choice, you may be placed there.
And no, you can’t choose room size, that really IS at random.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply, Carly. S2 is headed down this Friday, and is going to check out the Mt. Vernon campus while there.</p>
<p>It’s almost impssible to keep your housing costs affordable. Within the same dorm there can be different pricing levels depending on the room size…so without being able to choose room size, you can’t really control your costs as well as you may like.</p>
<p>shellfell- Does GW “adjust” the COA higher if they place you in a more expensive dorm? Al least this would allow families to borrow more on a PLUS loan.</p>
<p>CJMadison - I’m not sure. Altho S is a current student, this is the first year we’re applying for financial aid. I’d check with the financial aid office if I were you to get the definitive answer.</p>
<p>Carly & Multitasker,
Was down this past weekend visiting G-town (50/50) and GWU (90/10) with the son.
He’s very interested in politics. Even though G-town is ranked higher, we were very impressed with everything about GWU. Could you give any insight to why, if admitted to both, he should choose GWU?
Thanks much,</p>
<p>S</p>
<p>Carly</p>
<p>What do most kids do for computers? What does the university support (brands). For printing do students get a page allotment at the computer center? Do students have printers in their rooms. Thx for your help</p>
<p>sunnysh1h: While you can’t choose your room size, you can preference cheaper dorms higher than more expensive ones. It’s a limited amount of cost control, but it is a way to go about it.</p>