George Mason University Top Questions

If you are into trying something new or if you want a change, then George Mason is the place for you. You cannot be a shy person or someone who is confortable with smaller class sizes. Most class sizes are very large with like 50 to 60 students.

A dedicated person, someone who's looking for diversity, opportunities, and fun. Being in the center of Fairfax and so close to D.C we definitely have more opportunities than other universities do. But, because we are a communter school it also requires a lot of time management and goal setting to get the job done. Mason is such a diverse school as well, who are open to all ideas and a real life experience to what the real job world would be like. And a place where many extracurricular activies and clubs are available for every student.

Whoever attends this school should be very self-motivated and hardworking. There aren't many restrictions for students living on campus, such as myself; especially not for incoming freshmen. There is no curfew or other regulations like that. Therefore, a lot of the pressure is on the individual. It is a lot of responsibility at once. So strong-willed individuals with a good support system should attend.

Anyone who is looking for a job after college, especially one that is in business or government.

Someone who is focused, interested in diversity and getting involved with campus activities will do well at GMU.

One would doesn't mind that the campus closes down on weekends , since George Mason is known as a commuter college. Diversity people should attend as well.

Students who are successful at GMU are those who can function effectively in an environment where there are a lot of people, and less individual attention. A successful student at GMU must be able to function independently and be goal oriented.

Totally Type A with some brains and some cash

A person who likes big schools and wants to be just a number.

This school allows for any type of person. Whether your from around the area or from far away. This school is very diverse so race or ethnicity does not matter either. Also, whether a person is preppy, a rocker, laid-back, maybe a little nerdy the person will find his/her place at George Mason.