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Mason is one of the largest schools in VA. It's located in Fairfax, VA, but it's not really seen as a college town....yet. I enjoyed going to a school this big because I met and got to know people from all over the world and all different types of cultures.

GMU is good for students who want to get a job. If you want to "live the college experience," look else where. The police on campus violate every ammendment you have. The school is very strict on their drinking and drug policies and will screw you over with any chance they get. Fairfax is not a college town, I've been looking for a house for 6 months and still haven't found a house an owner will rent out to 19 year olds. GMU could be an amazing school socially, if the cops weren't faggots and the school let you actually LIVE YOUR LIFE.

located close to Washington so perfect for job opportunities

Most people don't realize how large GMU's student population really is. It's HUGE! More than half of the students are commuters, though. Living on campus, it was hard to really meet too many people in my classes because most didn't live on campus and only came around for class. The GMU administration does not seem to have their stuff together. After I had gotten accepted, it was all downhill. The Admissions Office had me as an out-of-state student, which affected my Financial Aid. It's funny though, because I've never lived outside of Virginia!! Each and every semester I have had to RESEND my high school transcript because they claim they haven't gotten it. How could I be accepted without it?! Exactly, they just can't keep track of things. In a short story, they are all very unorganized, and none of the offices are combined. If you have a problem with the Financial Aid office that also has to do with the Student Accounts, both will send you to the other office. Neither want to deal with it, and neither talk to each other about it. Don't let this keep you from attending Mason, just make sure that you stay ON TOP of your paperwork. Don't wait for them to bring your attention to anything.

There is no "typical" student at George Mason University. We are a highly diverse campus with students from over 130 countries. It's very easy to find a good group of friends when you immediately step foot on campus because so many students are interested in so many different things. The administration really cares about students and wants to do everything in their power to help us really love living and studying and working at George Mason University. When I tell people that I go to George Mason University, they say "Didn't you all go to the Final Four a few years ago?" I tell them "Yes. We're very proud of that. But there's also a lot more that happens at Mason. Did you know we're going to cure cancer in the Research I lab?" There are opportunities for EVERYONE here.

GMU is a fun school. There aren't that many parties but you can always find a party on friday or saturday night. Everyone there is really chill and nice. Politically, most people are very apathetic but a few student organizations are working on changing that at the moment.

Well the best thing about GMu as a whole is the community the school has. I feel a community within my major between the students and the students and faculty. I feel a connection between the fairfax community anf the school. I also feel a connection between all mason students.

GMU is known as a commuter school by many students. Many students commute, therefore the campus life is not very active and busy. I think the size of the school is just right. I spend most of my time at the Johnson Center or at my dorm. There is a good amount of school pride, especially with the GMU basketball team. The most student complaints is the parking situations and the quality of food on campus.

Beautiful campus, great professor that are very helpful. Very good Art Program. Good food and fun activities on campus.

I'm in New Century College and through NCC I've met some of my best friends on the first day of classes. It's a community within the university which is nice because you can always count on seeing someone you know at any given point in the day. GMU is a large commuter school, which sometimes makes it hard to meet different people, but NCC has helped me meet a lot of people whom I share the same interests. The administration I've been in contact with at GMU have been amazing. I know most of the professors in New Century College and am getting to know the staff working in my minor department. There are some departments I've had to go through to get things signed and they weren't as helpful as others, but I guess they all can't be great. One thing about Mason that is somewhat of a downer is the fact that the are of Fairfax is pretty spread out. It's a pain to drive to campus in traffic and it's also a pain on weekends, you have to drive EVERYWHERE to get to where you want to go.