<p>Hey, I'm a transfer student at GWU. I can answer some questions now that classes have started and I know my way around campus a bit. I've also lived in the greater DC area for about 9 months now so I can answer questions about the city too.</p>
<p>My D is thinking of applying as a transfer for Fall 08 (as a junior) in journalism - know any broadcasting journalism majors? We hear it is one of the hardest departments to get into.</p>
<p>Where do you eat if there is no cafeteria? Is it a problem? </p>
<p>Where are you living? Dorms?</p>
<p>Well, I want to transfer for Fall 08 for International Affairs. My question(s) is how difficult is it to get into GWU as a IA transfer? What can I do to increase my chances?</p>
<p>Also, how big are the classes? Are the people friendly? Is it easy to make friends? And also, are classes far away from eachother?</p>
<p>ahoo2u:</p>
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My D is thinking of applying as a transfer for Fall 08 (as a junior) in journalism - know any broadcasting journalism majors? We hear it is one of the hardest departments to get into.</p>
<p>Where do you eat if there is no cafeteria? Is it a problem?</p>
<p>Where are you living? Dorms?
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<p>Unfortunately I don't know of any broadcasting journalism majors. I'll keep an eye out for one though. </p>
<p>There is no cafeteria but there is this program called "GWorld" - you get a card and there is a set amount of money on it and you can grab something to eat or shop at all sorts of places on and near campus. There is a lot of fast food stuff in the Marvin Center, there are Starbucks EVERYWHERE, there are a few grocery stores which participate so if you have a kitchen and want to save money that's a good way to go. </p>
<p>I like the GWorld system but I think they should also have a cafeteria. It's been a big cause for debate around here. </p>
<p>I'm not living in the dorms - I live off campus because I have pets I don't want to part with. :) As a result I have a few more food options. </p>
<p>NMoralN10Tion:</p>
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Well, I want to transfer for Fall 08 for International Affairs. My question(s) is how difficult is it to get into GWU as a IA transfer? What can I do to increase my chances?</p>
<p>Also, how big are the classes? Are the people friendly? Is it easy to make friends? And also, are classes far away from eachother?
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<p>GWU is selective with transfers into their IA program. It will all depend on your grades and background. You could increase your chances by having another language already, keep your GPA up and show a steady interest in IA. </p>
<p>The class sizes vary - my smallest class so far is about 25 students and my largest lecture style class is probably about 150 but there is a smaller discussion group attached to the lecture one. They vary - in my opinion they could do a little more to cut class sizes but it is manageable. Keep in mind some of these classes (bigger ones) are open to freshman so they won't be as small as upper level courses. </p>
<p>The people are really friendly. I haven't met anyone here that wasn't open and friendly. Even though I live off campus it has still been easy to make friends. Definitely go to Colonial Inauguration (Orientation)! You'll meet a lot of people there in addition to the ones you'll meet in your classes or just walking around.</p>
<p>The classes don't seem that far from one another. Maybe the most walking I do between classes is 15 minutes? I don't really notice - you get caught up in the hustle and bustle. Unless the classes were in the same building I would always try to schedule at least 15-20 minutes in between just in case.</p>
<p>Well, I already speak Arabic, so I'm sure that should help out quite a bit. </p>
<p>Did you have to submit your hs transcript along with your SATs? </p>
<p>also, can you give me an idea of what the essay question was like? </p>
<p>thank you!</p>
<p>Any feedback? bump...</p>
<p>I know to do an internal transfer to the IA program you must have completed 24 credit hours in residence at GW. I'm sure it's different for a transfer, but keep in mind that you have to have completed or test out of a 3rd year of any language meaning, 3 full years 6 semesters from basic up to the 6th class. If you can already test out of that then you are fine. Make sure you take a look at the requirements though because they have a very specific set of classes that they want you to take.</p>
<p>I'm trying to remember the essay question and I think it was pretty basic - along the lines of "Why would GW be a good fit for you?"</p>
<p>I never took the SAT's in high school and I was a non-traditional student. I was out of high school for more than five years (graduated 2000) and I had over 30 credits from college so they didn't require any test scores. I did have to send in my high school and college transcripts though.</p>
<p>Speaking Arabic is great - you should just be able to test out of it. Mickley is right though:</p>
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keep in mind that you have to have completed or test out of a 3rd year of any language meaning, 3 full years 6 semesters from basic up to the 6th class.
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<p>Do they also test your writing (foreign language wise), or only how well you can speak it? And, what would happen if I can't test out of a 3rd year? Do they just make me take the classes and place me as a sophmore, or do I just get rejected? The thing is, my school doesn't have any other languages, because the kids here can barely speak English as it is! (that was a joke about how dumb many students at CSM are).</p>
<p>If I were to transfer as a senior, how many classes would I have to take. I already took Macro and Micro economics, would GWU make me take any more economic courses if I transferred as an IA major?</p>
<p>I think they test your reading/writing/speaking skills and if you don't test out then you have to take classes until you are proficient. This doesn't happen though until you are already in the school - it IS a grad requirement though so it behooves you not to lie. Integrity is always helpful but especially in this situation. </p>
<p>Micro and Macro should transfer into GW but you won't really know until you get a credit evaluation.</p>
<p>Its amazing the similarities between your experience and mine! I joined the military after HS in 2004 and then graduated from a CC with a 3.89 in 2008. I have pets and can’t live on campus either :D</p>
<p>I should hear back from GWU on my transfer application in a week or so - your post helps keep the butterflies in my stomach from violently flapping their wings…its more of a small exciting flutter 
Luckily they have come out with the Yellow Ribbon Program, so if I get in financial aid shouldn’t be a worry either.</p>
<p>If you are graduating this year, congratulations! By the way, any suggestions on off campus housing? We are looking at Kingstowne near Alexandria - nice, affordable area despite the hour metro ride. What do you think? Thanks so much!</p>