George Mason University Top Questions

The best thing about George Mason is that they care and support all the students no matter where they are from. However, it is not a perfect school that if I have the power to change things on it, I will make sure that support canters such as the math center have more qualify students then there is now. - The size of my school is just right. - When I tell someone that I go to Mason he tell me that it is a good school and some times they say that it is a hard one. - I spend most of my time in the the JW center where the food court is located and the library. Overall, the school is a good school. It is just getting better every single day and the only thing students complain about is that they have to write a lot

The best thing about George Mason is the size of the campus. It is the largest public university on the state of Virginia. However, the one thing I will change is the strictness about parties on campus. When you look at the so called top tier universities on the U.S.A, most them are ranked on some magazines as the "top college parties." Therefore, to be able to gain more admissions we should take this into account. On the other hand, Mason is only a college town for the basketball team. There are a lot of hardworking student-athletes that do not get recognized by the fans,because men's basketball overpowers any other athletic competition.

George Mason has a very diverse campus. It's not all white kids, it's not all asians, it's a great mix! With so much culture walking around campus, students can share many ideas and see so many views on everything. One thing I really wish they had though is a football team. I think football teams really bring a university together and school pride is even more apparent. I spend a lot of my time at a place called the Johnson Center. This is the main hang out place for students in between classes. It has a food court and bookstore on the main floor, a library and lots of seating on the upper floors. It's a great place for not only studying, but also catching up with friends and eating lunch/dinner/breakfast together. One of the biggest problems students have is wifi access. The wifi honestly sucks at GMU, especially in the Johnson Center. If you're there during the late morning and afternoon, good luck getting a connection! Overall, George Mason is a great school though, filled with great professors, great students, and a lovely staff.

I absolutely loved this school! One of the best things about this school is that it is huge in diversity. There is a huge Middle-Eastern, East Asian, South Asian crowd. This creates the opportunity to learn about different cultures and take pride in them. There definitely is a lot of school pride. During the basketball games, everyone will get decked out in the school colors green and gold, wear funny green wigs and beads while chanting our Mason cheer song. It is a beautiful campus, and all the buildings are very modernized. It is also fairly new so you don't have too many rundown buildings. It is also currently expanding. One concern about George Mason is that it is a huge commuter school, so sometimes you won't really get the college feeling. I have had moments where I still felt like I was in high school. We don't really have a college town either, we right in the middle of the suburbs of Fairfax County. Since it is a huge commuter school, one of the biggest complaints about it is the availability of parking. The school really needs to add more parking garages, and at an affordable price for university students. The administration is excellent. You have a wide range of professors who actually care about the students, and actually want to teach, instead of being there just for their research like other university professors. Overall, I thought this was an amazing school, it was the number one school to watch in 2008, and the admission rates are increasing every year. I definitely think in ten years, more companies will be impressed if they see you have graduated from George Mason University. Who knows, it may be the next Georgetown.

Whenever I walk throughout George Mason Campus, I am reminded constantly of beautiful possibility and opportunity everywhere I turn. There is just something about this school that has always given me that feeling; one that no other school may ever replace. George Mason is at a ripe size of 30,000 students; this is due mainly to the fact that there are four campuses located throughout the NoVa area. The Fairfax GMU campus is very nicely sized. With the Johnson Center being the center of school, I find myself spending the majority of my time there - whether sipping a cup of coffee, reviewing for an upcoming exam, or basking in the presence of my friends, there is always something productive to do there. School pride isn't as intense as at other schools. This is because GMU is known as a "commuter school" - many students go to school and go back home every day, and while there is housing available on campus, many students go back home on the weekends. The population of students is predominantly in-state.

* What's the best thing about this school? This school isn't like any of the other colleges I looked at when determining where I would go to college. The people are very welcoming, friendly and accepting of people from all different backgrounds. The school is large enough to give a big university feel without feeling like you are being lost in the crowd. You really do feel like a person instead of a number. * Name one thing you'd change. The one thing I would change is to have certain buildings on campus (mainly the arts building) open for longer hours. I enjoy walking around campus at night and the arts building has artwork displayed that was created by students on campus. I love wandering around that building to see all of the creativity on this campus. * Is your school too large, too small, or just right? Mason is the right size for me. I never wanted to go to a university that was so large the student body just became a blur of numbers and statistics. I wanted the large university feel but I also wanted a more personal relationship with other students and teachers that would be achieved by a small university. * How do people react when you tell them you go to this school? Most people ask me what I like about the university. The people asking me this are typically high school students looking at Mason or parents who want to know if Mason is a suitable environment for their child to attend. Some of the people I talk to have also gone to Mason and ask how my classes are going and generally how I am enjoying school. * Where do you spend most of your time on campus? Either walking around campus or in one of the dorms because I live on campus. * College town, or "what college town?" Not a huge college town. Fairfax area has a lot of stores and restaurants geared towards college students but the student activity is focused more on campus or in Greek housing. * What's your opinion of this school's administration? I am not well informed on this topic but most of the teachers and advisers I have needed to communicate with have gotten back to me promptly. If they don't have the answer they can usually direct me to the party I need to contact. * What was the biggest recent controversy on campus? There isn't a big controversy on campus that I know of at the moment. * Is there a lot of school pride? Most of the school pride is focused at the basketball games. There is some school spirit but isn't over the top. Also the statue of George Mason is often decorated for the holidays and major events. * Is there anything unusual about this school? It has a very large gay community but that is not all that unusual because the campus is near Washington D.C. * What's one experience you'll always remember? I will always remember touring campus and the tour guides telling me about the superstition of the plaque in front of George Mason's statue. If any student steps on the plaque they will not graduate in 4 years. However, if a student accidentally steps on the plaque they can remove this superstition is by rubbing the toe of the George Mason statue. * What are the most frequent student complaints? Not enough sleep. Or classes depending on the major.

My overall opinion of George Mason university is that it is a good school to meet a wide variety of people. The best aspect is its proximity to DC because what ever field of study you are pursuing there is an aspect of that industry in DC. An aspect that I would change would be for the school to have a football stadium. There is a football team but no stadium. The school is just right. People react when I tell them I go to this school by talking about the economic department or the basketball team. I spend most of my time either at the gym or in the classroom. The area around the campus is not a college town. The school administration is concerned about making money more than the students. The biggest recent controversy is the homecoming queen being a gay man and the Westboro Baptist church protesting outside the school. There is a lot of school pride when it comes to the Mens Basketball Team. One experience that I will always remember will be the basketball games. The most frequent student complaints are about the parking ticket fines.

Before transferring to George Mason, I attended another school my freshman year. After an entire year, I felt no connection to the school and knew that it was not the school for me. After transferring to Mason, I can truly say that I now know what students are talking about when they say that they love their school. Finally, I have a deep connection and love for my college. Immediately, I felt like the atmosphere was so open and accepting. Students here, for the most part, are eager to learn and contribute. For almost ever class I've had I've particpated in study groups and left with great friends. Stepping on campus for class is actually enjoyable for me and I truly feel pushed to learn and grow. I love spending time in the Johnson Center, the mecca of student life on campus. I grab coffee with my friends or retreat to the upstairs library where I can study and focus for my classes. I've attended multiple concerts at the Patriot Center and saw the Moscow Ballet perform at the Performing Arts Center. There is so much to do here and so much to gain from attending Mason. I'm proud to tell everyone that I am a Patriot.

Before transferring to George Mason, I attended another school my freshman year. After an entire year, I felt no connection to the school and knew that it was not the school for me. After transferring to Mason, I can truly say that I now know what students are talking about when they say that they love their school. Finally, I have a deep connection and love for my college. Immediately, I felt like the atmosphere was so open and accepting. Students here, for the most part, are eager to learn and contribute. For almost ever class I've had I've particpated in study groups and left with great friends. Stepping on campus for class is actually enjoyable for me and I truly feel pushed to learn and grow. I love spending time in the Johnson Center, the mecca of student life on campus. I grab coffee with my friends or retreat to the upstairs library where I can study and focus for my classes. I've attended multiple concerts at the Patriot Center and saw the Moscow Ballet perform at the Performing Arts Center. There is so much to do here and so much to gain from attending Mason. I'm proud to tell everyone that I am a Patriot.

One of George Mason's biggest assets is it's location! Just outside our nation's capital, it's away from the constant city craziness, but close enough to take advantage of all the opportunities that Washington D.C. has! There's always something to do, whether that's on-campus or in the surrounding area. George Mason is the largest university in Virginia, but there's still a sense of community on campus and among the students.

One of George Mason's biggest assets is it's location! Just outside our nation's capital, it's away from the constant city craziness, but close enough to take advantage of all the opportunities that Washington D.C. has! There's always something to do, whether that's on-campus or in the surrounding area. George Mason is the largest university in Virginia, but there's still a sense of community on campus and among the students.

George Mason University provides nearly everything possible from different majors to campus events. The opportunities are endless and never truly runs out. This remains one of George Mason's best qualities. The most common student complaints involve parking, campus dining, advising, and quality of certain departments/ facilities. This university does not offer a college town vibe. This offers an advantage to students who dislike the party atmosphere and desire excellence in school. When I tell people of George Mason, they know the school's name. This shows the school's rising reputation in US news rankings and making it to the Final 4 in 2006. One thing I wish would change is the quality of services and the advising. At times, the quality of what this school offers doesn't always match up to what it offers. The Office of Disability Services doesn't always help students with disabilities the way they should. It has gotten a little better, since they hired someone to specifically work with Autistic students. Still, they have a long way to go to fully satisfy everyone. Also, the advisors offer advising that's more for student's who aren't as organized, or who don't check their classes fulfill major requirements. For those are, the advising is made to pointless and there's less of an incentive for them to go. In other cases, the advisors don't want to see the students at all, even if they send an email for an appointment. This university is very large. In fact, it's has the largest student population in Virginia with over 32,000 students. The school size is great for those who enjoy being independent and can stand to be alone. This students here don't show as much school or get involved in a lot of campus activities. Still, there's always Patriot Day in the fall and Mason Day in the spring. I remember Mason Day the most, because I enjoyed the food, rides, and freebies there. My advice to incoming students: take advantage of what's free.

I've had good and bad days at Mason, but overall, it has turned out to be the perfect school for me. For locals, Mason has a bad reputation for being only one step above community college. This can be true, but only if you make it that way. It's important to get involved in some way, whether it's through a student organization, club, or greek life. GMU does not sponsor on campus greek life, but they are still a large presence on campus with high numbers of student involvement. Many people complain that weekends at Mason can be dull, Mason does not have the party atmosphere that you'd find at JMU, Tech, or Radford. However, you can always find a frat party or small parties in dorms to go to. In my opinion, one of the biggest benefits of going to GMU is it's proximity to D.C. On campus buses will take you to the Metro stop, and from there your possibilities are endless. I think the most common problem with bored students on the weekend is their laziness to go out and explore all the opportunities around them. As far as academic life goes, I have overall been very impressed with my professors. Mason prides itself on having professors who have work experience in the subjects they teach, which makes class much more interactive and applicable.

One of the best things about George Mason for me is it's proximity to Washington DC, the nation's capital. There are a large amount of internship and job opportunities available when you're that close to the city. I received an internship over the summer in the area that otherwise I would not have had the opportunity to get. It was with Human Resources at a company called Datatel and I really enjoyed it! I had the opportunity to get a first hand look at working with a company and pursuing communications. I also made amazing connections. George Mason is full of opportunities like this one.

It's a very good school, there'a a lot of different both undergrad and Grad programs available to choose from. Mason is one of the most diversified university campuses in the United States and the professors are very friendly and helpful.

Starting answering! Offer more weekend and evening classes for undergrad students. Grad school has better reputation than undergrad.

I love this school and everything it has to offer. There are so many events and organizations to get involved in! There is a lot of school pride during basketball season and welcome week. The only concern I have is the continuous construction work.

I love this school. Selecting GMU is one of the best decisions I could have made and there are a lot of activities and clubs to join. The teachers here are fantastic, also.

It was the right size for me. All the academic buildings were inside the circle while living buildings surrounded them