George Mason University Top Questions

People who do not want to put any effort, or people that think it's easy as pie.

People who are not willing to put time into their homework; as well as, studying need not apply because in college almost everything you turn in or do is work 20{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your grade.

Someone looking to go to a lot of on-campus parties. Typically the parties are held off-campus by Fraternaties and Sororities, and are known only to those in that crowd. For example, my suitemate goes to parties with his Fraternity a lot, but I never hear anything about them because I'm not in a Fraternity.

Those who are not ambitious enough to do well in school.

A person who is not motivated to do well and succeed should not attend.

The fraternity/sorority life at GMU is a lot bigger than I had anticipated, so if a future person is interested in joining that life, then this school with be great for them. However, if not then I would say look other place. Also, it is a very large school, making a student feel disconnected at times. So, If a person likes the environment of not being spotlighted and fading back a bit, then it is nice for that.

A Chemical Engineer probably shouldn't apply to Mason. If you're a comitted socialist, I wouldn't attempt majoring in Economics at Mason; you might run into problems with the predominently libertarian/ Austrian economics staff. Also, someone who wants to study obsure languages probably ought not make Mason their dream school. Any student pursuing an "ordinary" degree will be fine at Mason, but one shouldn't expect Mason to be a specialist school as it obviously is not. Don't come here to learn the culinary arts or shipbuilding, try a trade school for that.

somebody closed-minded who doesn't like interacting with people different from him/herself.

Anyone who is not open to diversity. Most schools are granted stereotypes by their students or other students, and most of the time they are true. For instance, most of the other schools in virginia that are large state schools are prep schools or party schools. However, George Mason is a melting pot of everyone. We are so close to D.C. and this is definitely beneficial. Our school is very diverse and is accepting of everyone. If you love cliques, then don' go to George Mason.

There are a number of types of people who should not attend this school. George Mason University is an extremely diverse school and anyone with who has issues with a multicultural atmosphere should not attend George Mason University. Also, people who are unsure of what degree they would like to pursue should not attend George Mason University and should probably start off at a community college because in my experience, the advisors are not very helpful in guiding students toward potential educational pathways.

People that are looking to attend a party school or a school with a strong shared identity. This is a commuter school filled with many different types of people and there are few uniting characteristics besides the fact that we are all attending the same university.

I think students who are going to skip school and party all weekend should not attend this school. George Mason University is a very respected University in Virginia and this type of student represents this school in a negative manner.

Someone who doesn't enjoy green grass; there is a lot of grass.

Students who need one on one instruction from teachers woould not fair well at George Mason. Also individuals who do not make friends easily may also not fair well here as the campus is very large.

The kind of person who shouldn't attend this school is someone who isn't serious about trying to succeed. I've never thought that my courses were hard, they were just time consuming. You have to be willing to put in the time and effort to succeed at this school, it's definitely not for slackers. College can be trying and you have to be able to work through it.

I believe most people should attend George Mason University! It is very diverse to fit almost everyones needs and circumstances. The only thing is one needs to keep their grades up and if you are one not to try then 'you' should not apply!

I think that someone who is not expecting great learning experiences and diversity should not come to Mason. If you are not willing to get involved on campus and learn as much as you can during your classes, then college in general is a waste of time and money.

Students who are looking for a small, conservative campus.

People who can't take much stress and can't live alone

Everyone should attend this university. There is something for everyone. Again, a very diverse student body. Plenty of activities and clubs for every kind of student.