<p>I visited GW for an admitted students day and was impressed by some of the teachers who spoke. They said that they personally know all of their students, even in some of the larger lecture classes, and that their door is always open and students always stop by for extra counseling. They said that the professors really care about your emotional/mental well-being and that they are there for you and also that many students develop really good relationships with the faculty that last after graduation. I was wondering if any current students have found this to be true at GW? Also, on an unrelated note, how many of your classes have been very discussion-based and how many have been just lectures? Thanks for your help- I'm trying to make a tough decision.</p>
<p>cj-Which schools are you deciding from?</p>
<p>I narrowed it down to NYU and GWU. College of Arts & Sciences at both.</p>
<p>I had the same choice. I chose GW... A bit more of a self-contained campus and a bit more personal.. . But still in the city. I am from NY and wanted a bit of a change.</p>
<p>Some of the professors are definitely awesome. I still keep in touch with two of mine from last semester. And today I ran a 10 miler with my friend's professor, who drove us to the race.</p>
<p>Oh, and if you have a large lecture then you will probably have a discussion for the class with a TA-some are great and others are terrible.</p>
<p>Yep, it's true. While at GWU, my korean class had a party at my korean literature's teacher class, and all Korean language and Korean literature students were invited. At the end of the second semester, my korean class went to Karaoke and had korean bbq, so that must've been fun (I wasn't there that semester). I also had some good English professors, and the professors in general know you by name, even though it might not be for a good reason...(my philosophy professor hated me since she knew I did not care much for philosophy at all).</p>
<p>It is true: my friend is taking a Cinema class that is moore challenging that the 3 credits is worth for, and pretty much all classes are very hard and stimulating</p>