<p>Yes! there is the CSA (Caribbean Students Organization), which just had their CSA week of events. They also host events throughout the year.</p>
<p>@adababy</p>
<p>Thank you for the info.</p>
<p>As a parent, I am somewhat concern about costs. Although my daughter’s finaid package will allow her to attend without being a burden, my concern is next school year. How likely will she receive the same aid which will allow her to continue? Tuition is fixed for four years…what are other costs that are likely to increase?</p>
<p>I’m thinking about attending GW in the fall. Right now, I’m considering the political communications major, but if I were to choose to follow a non political degree, would GW still be the right school for me? I know many people choose GW because it’s in DC and it has a fabulous political/international issues program. But for the non political degrees, how good are the classes/degrees? Also would I feel left out if I find that I’m not as politcally savvy as some of my classmates?</p>
<p>Hey, I was looking into transferring in as a junior next spring. I am awfully concerned about finances. I understand GW provides financial aid packages, but have been told that generally only covers 50% of tuition. What advice do you have for me?
Thank you in advance for the help!</p>
<p>My HS Jr D is considering applying next year for Class of 2018. Planned major is poli sci or history. She likes the idea of being in DC, but have to admit the split campus thing (Foggy Bottom / MV) is a bit of a turnoff. How big a deal is it anyway? Thanks. (p.s. we’re visiting next week).</p>
<p>harryferg - housing rates vary, but you have the option to choose the less expensive dorms, so that shouldn’t change. as for everything else - like books and supplies or other personal fees - there is no reason that any of those costs should change. Your financial aid coverage depends on the type you are receiving and eligibility, so I can’t exactly answer that, but I don’t see why it would change year to year.</p>
<p>lolzwerehad - yes, some of our strongest departments are not political science. A lot of our humanities departments are very strong, and the Elliott School of International Affairs is one of the top IA programs in the country. However, if you wanted to major in something specific like theater, GW might not be the school for you</p>
<p>pinklove453 - it really depends on your individual situation. I will say that while GW is really good about providing financial aid, there is generally a lot of red tape that you have to go through. I know plenty of people who get full tuition coverage, but a lot of people get partial need-based scholarships and some merit-based scholarship, so it really varies on a case-by-case basis. Definitely do your research, don’t be afraid to call the financial aid office and ask questions.</p>
<p>DGDzDad - Not a big deal - especially compared to other universities. Not that American, Georgetown, and Catholic aren’t all fantastic schools, but they are very far removed from downtown DC and all the great things that come with living in the city. Living on the Vern can be a drag only for having to budget some time to get to classes that are on Foggy, but the Vern campus has a lot of perks (nicer dorms, more of a traditional campus) and you still have easy access to the Foggy Bottom campus. When you come visit, definitely take the shuttle to the Vern so she gets a sense of how far it is and what it would be like to go back and forth</p>
<p>I am a little confused about beds at GW, the website says to bring twin XL, but I’ve heard a lot of dorms just have twins. The housing application says you can request a longer bed if you are over 6’3", but Im 5’10" and my feet hang over the edge! Is there anyway for me to get a twin XL?</p>
<p>What is the general opinion of students living on Vern? From other posts on CC, I generally get the idea that GW students see the Vern as the place for artsy loner kids. Is that true? I’ve been accepted to the UHP, so I don’t know if I want to choose honors housing or not.</p>
<p>hey there, I’m stuck between gw and UT-Austin. GW seems great but I won’t be able to visit before I decide. Overall, have you liked living in DC and are you glad you picked GW? What is it like having an urban campus with no enclosed setting as opposed to a traditional one?</p>
<p>Hi, I am a junior from a small, sleepy town in Massachusetts I recently went to GW and loved everything about it but the huge city campus scared me but once I saw the Mount Vern campus I fell in love, but most of the students I saw there were “hipsters” and “artsy” would you say there is a good mix of students on vern? Are the students considered “weird” if they choose to live on vern?</p>
<p>GW has been my first choice school for 2 years now, but I was placed on the wait list. I appealed via letter and phone call. Do you know what the odds may be of me actually getting in? Like do a lot of waitlisted applicants get in? thanks!</p>
<p>If it was your first choice why didn’t you apply ED I or II?</p>
<p>californiamusic - they mean to buy twin xl sheets, even though all the beds are twins. I’m also quite tall but have never had a problem with the twin beds. You probably won’t get a twin xl if you don’t meet the height requirement</p>
<p>lolzwerehad - I’m not sure where people are getting this idea from that GW students think everyone who lives on the vern are losers because that’s not the case at all. A lot of freshmen get placed on the vern anyway. There’s actually a really active party scene up there even though the campus itself is quieter so I wouldn’t say it’s too different from any freshman dorm on foggy. Generally the biggest downside is commuting between campuses via shuttle</p>
<p>Maverick165 - I love GW and I love D.C. I think GW actually has a really traditional campus feel even though it’s not enclosed and technically smack-dab in the middle of downtown DC. You definitely know when you’re on campus as opposed to when you’re off and there’s a really great sense of community among the students. And it’s literally so easy to get to all the great things DC has to offer (nightlife, restaurants, bars, museums, concert venues, sports venues, monuments/parks, shopping, etc) and having a metro stop on campus is great. It really depends on what you’re looking for (I’ve never been to austin) but I like that GW is a nice medium between being a sprawled-out urban school (like NYU) and a very enclosed one, if that makes sense</p>
<p>Rashel - see my above answer. No, not everyone on the vern is weird or artsy. If you’re not sure that you like how the campus is in the city you should rethink your choice though, because you’d only be on the vern for 1 year. In my opinion its location is one of the greatest things about gw, and it’s really very safe.</p>
<p>madixo - honestly GW is very selective to being with so while some waitlist applicants are accepted it’s certainly not a huge amount. If you’ve already appealed I would not keep sending letters/phone calls because they are already aware of how badly you want to be accepted. Good luck!</p>
<p>Hey GW Girl I am starting grad school at GW this fall, I moved to DC a week ago and am finding it very hard to make friends. I am a very social person and need to socialize! Haha I’m 23 years old and am going to be attending the Elliot School of International Affairs. Let me know if you have any tips on what to do. </p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>Jason V</p>
<p>Hey Jason, welcome to DC! There is so much to do here and I’m sure it will be easier to make friends once you start up in the fall. First- there is probably a facebook group for ESIA grad students that might help. Second- DC has an awesome nightlife/overall social scene - take advantage of it! Whether it’s going to bars/clubs, museums, parks, or whatever there’s tons to do. There are regularly scheduled free summer concerts and movies around the district/md/va. Nats games and DC United games are always popular, fun, and relatively cheap. It’s much easier to meet people if you just get out there and enjoy what DC has to offer!</p>
<p>Hi! I was accepted to GW as a sophomore transfer. I was wondering about transfer housing; I read that transfer students lived in Lafayette this past year, but I can’t find anything about transfer housing for the upcoming fall semester. I’m also concerned about living on the Vern because coming as a transfer, I’m already concerned about being isolated.</p>
<p>strangetimes - First of all, I would recommend not putting any Vern housing options on your housing application at all. Even if this means only putting down 4 or 5 residence halls, do NOT put any Vern halls on your app - generally speaking this will reduce your chances of getting placed there (if you have any Vern dorms listed as preference options GW will most likely place you there). I really wouldn’t worry about being placed in freshman housing on foggy bottom, though. GW does try their best to get you into housing with other students in your year, or in Mitchell (singles). But when you’re on foggy you’ll be so close to the new friends that you make that it really shouldn’t be an issue. If you’re worried about feeling isolated definitely look into joining a student org or two, it’s the easiest way to meet new people on campus.</p>
<p>@GWGirl2014 </p>
<p>Hi! I visited GWU in April and I’m absolutely in LOVE with it. I’m obsessed like literally I only talk abt GW. I was wondering does GW give good merit based scholarships? And is the 7 year med program really hard? Cuz that’s what I wanna do. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Am2014 - GW is pretty good with financial aid all around. If you do not qualify for need-based aid, you can still get some merit-based scholarships, but it is pretty competitive. For example I didn’t qualify for need-based aid and I graduate high school with a 4.0 weighed GPA, took 6 AP classes, had great extracurriculars and test scores, and I didn’t get any merit-based funding. But if you already qualify for need-based aid, GW tries to do everything they can to help with tuition, and that sometimes means giving merit in addition to need-based scholarships.</p>
<p>The 7-year BA/MD program is very competitive and quite difficult. You have to submit multiple applications and have good scores on SAT subject tests in math and science. If you get in you have to maintain a good GPA during the 3-year B.A. part in order to advance to the MD program. But if you know that it’s what you want to do I would definitely encourage you to go for it! They like to see applicants who already have clear goals set and know they want to be a doctor.</p>