<p>Hello, I'm planning on heading there in Fall '10 for my Accounting masters. I have a couple questions before I can make my final decision on where to go, any help will be appreciated.</p>
<p>I know WM and Williamsburg are relatively small, so what are there to do for a college/grad student during the nights and weekends? I'm from LSU, so I'm used to being at a huge school. I'm not a huge party person, but I like to go out every now and then and enjoy my last year or two of life before the real world. </p>
<p>Do students stay in town alot during weekends or go off to DC, etc?</p>
<p>How are the graduate apartments? (safety, cleanliness, size)</p>
<p>I tried YouTubing everything I can possibly YouTube about WM, but can't find much except for some on-campus Thriller videos (which was pretty badass) and testimonies that didnt show me much about the campus or williamsburg. On a side note, the Miller Hall was really impressive based on the video on WM's site.</p>
<p>I noticed my questions have very little or absolutely nothing to do with the school’s academics or admissions. It’s not that I’m not a good student, I just already know most of the information regarding those topics either on WM’s site or through the phone with Martha in admissions.</p>
<p>Miller Hall is brand new and top notch. I’m sure you will love it.</p>
<p>W&M is way different than LSU, obviously… lol.</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about the grad apartments… Williamsburg is generally a very safe area though. Most students definitely stay in town on the weekends. As far as night life, there is not a whole lot. There are a few bars near the football stadium (they are called “delis”) that are popular. There is some other stuff further away from campus too. A second Green Leafe at New Town. Library Tavern on Richmond Road. The vast majority of undergrads at W&M live on campus so the social scene is basically on campus and on the neighboring streets. Grad students would probably congregate at the bars or their apartments.</p>
<p>People travel to concerts in Charlottesville, Richmond, and VA Beach.</p>
<p>W&M does have some grad student housing which are apartment style. They are clean and fairly spacious though usually there are 2-4 people per apartment (each with their own bedroom). Many grad students also find off-campus housing in the area. Williamsburg is very navigable and safe.</p>
<p>Williamsburg offers several different options for good food, good drink, etc. As a suburban area it is a bit smaller but Richmond and Norfolk/VA Beach are each about 45 minutes away however you can find much of the same entertainment in Williamsburg through New Town, the delis, etc,</p>
<p>Thanks. I just looked up New Town on Google, and it definitely seems like a cool place to check out on the weekends. Richmond sounds fun too, and the proximity to a beach is definitely gonna be something new for me (we have swamps down here and the closest beach is a 4 hour drive). </p>
<p>I may very well end up living off campus, I had roommates for my first 3 years of undergrad, and then got my own studio apartment for my senior year. I am pretty used to it now. I like cooking which steams up the apartment, and have a pretty regular sleep schedule compared to most students. </p>
<p>Now, it’s just about hearing back from Financial Aid and about scholarships for me to finish weighing the different schools before making a decision. I really appreciate all the help. Have a good one!</p>
<p>I think a lot of students overlook some of the “other” kinds of activities in the area - obviously, there are a lot of historical sites in the area (from pre-Revolution to the Revolution to Civil War), and outdoor activities, mostly centered on the rivers, (York and James), Chesapeake Bay, and Hampton/Norfolk. So, deep-sea fishing, boating, kayaking, etc, are nearby, as is the Chesapeake Bay, so fish, blue crab and oysters aren’t far away, (‘food’ is usually an important topic amongst my Louisiana relations.) </p>
<p>Beaches are nearby, but that’s really only good for a small part of the school year - and the popular beaches can be crazy-crowded during the summer. Virginia’s Eastern shore can be a nice area to explore. And if you’re homesick, there’s always the Great Dismal Swamp - and summers in Williamsburg will remind you of Baton Rouge, it can get pretty steamy … :)</p>
<p>Squiddy, that is awesome. I’m a huge fan of deep-sea fishing although I’m not very experienced. And yes, people down here love to eat. We don’t have much, but people that visit Louisiana probably remember their experience with Cajun or Creole food more than anything else while here. I’m gonna miss the crawfish, but knowing that there are plentiful of blue crabs there will help.</p>