College of William and Mary Top Questions

The campus at William and Mary is gorgeous.

I like it's location and high standards.

The Tribe Pride is truly unique. I've never seen any other school that is as proud and supportive of their community. There isn't even a true mascot; our Tribe 'feathers' were recently taken away because of NCAA rulings, but still there is such excitement for any competitive event. Tribe Pride!

Great school spirit. Great atmosphere, unique surrounding area. Emphasis on studying, but we still have fun.

I looked at Ivy League or Ivy-caliber schools, and the most important difference about W&M when SHOPPING for colleges was the price tag. Now, though, I recognize a humility about students here that are lacking at those Ivy League institutions; people here are really bright, but really humble and don't feel a need to flaunt it. Some go on to Wall Street or big buck careers, but many go on to the Peace Corps, TFA, Americorps--some type of way to give back to the world.

The community at my school is fantastic. Students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and interests are friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. My school places a big emphasis on community service as well, and we're known for our large number of international service trips and local service endeavors. I believe we have one of the largest percentages of students participating in community service in the nation.

Wm & Mary is not phony - it is a really good school (best small public nationally) .

Research opportunities and high rigor academics

Student's unparalleled commitment to service and passion/mirth for the environment around them, the genuine interest in learning, the incredible sense of community, and the access and close relationships with professors.

It's amazing here!

Conservative students may feel frustrated and ignored at this school.

Didn't that say it all?

I have no idea who Sam Sadler is.

I know this has made it sound like I hate William and Mary, which I don't. I have met amazing people and made great friends in my time here. We make sure to have fun and can always come up with something to do on the weekends. However, if I had known my straight-laced former self would want to socialize as much as I do now, I would have gone to Penn State, where I could have done less work and gotten better grades, while partying every night and finding attractive boys to date.

The Orientation Program at William and Mary is amazing. By the end of the first five days of school, you will be best friends with almost everyone on your hall. It makes the transition into college seamless and much less stressful. Sharpe Community Scholars Program - another hidden gem on campus. This program is an honors program for freshman that combined academics with service learning and community service in both Williamsburg and Richmond. Students live together in the same dorm and have the opportunity to really reach out beyond the walls of W&M and make an impact. If your a new freshman and like service in any way, look it up and apply!

In the beginning I hated this place worse than anything. I'd say the more you get involved in things you really love, the happier you'll be. We're all pretty academic at heart, so take advantage of clubs and groups that you feel passionately about. That can be a really good social outlet. You learn a lot about yourself here, good and bad.

William & Mary is excellent if you find your niche. If you feel left out, it's hard to work around that because there aren't many other people around our age and Williamsburg is very limiting. Most people who don't like it leave, despite the fact that it's incredible academically.

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I love W&M. I think it is a great school, hands down one of the best preparations for Undergraduate education. Period. I'm a nerd, an egghead, and a study-freak that isn't fully reflective of the students here. But I really can say intelligent and creative people who are engaging to talk to is the case with students of every lifestyle here at W&M.

It seems like EVERYBODY at this school runs. Seriously.