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very diverse group of students

GW has a big gay population. Almost everyone here has a lot of money, and if you don't, the ones who do make you feel left out. There is a HUGE political drive here at GW, and it infects every part of student life. The Student Association takes itself way too seriously. Most GW students are from NJ or Long Island, the vast majority come from the northeast. Most students wear name brand clothes to class, usually polo shirts and expensive jeans. Morning classes you see a lot of pajamas. Most GWians are left of center, some very, some to a lesser degree, there are also republicans. There are a lot of Jews here and a lot of Indians.

Very open, very Jappy, a lot of snobs

There are so many different people here at GW it's ridiculous. People here are from all over the country and all over the world. You learn so much about different cultures and religions just by have a conversation with someone in your dorm or with someone in your class. It's a great way to learn about people and cultures that are different from your own.

nobody just wears like pj's to class its annoying. definitely diverse in race and political views and hobbies

Students come from every place and background under the sun. Many are very politically aware/active but there is a range of ideologies and beliefs. Almost every religion and ethnicity is represented, but the balance tipped toward white females, primarily those from New Jersey. Even so, everyone has something unique to offer socially and academically. Some of the people I would never expect incited some excellent discussions or thoughts in class. I've met people that are just like me - goal-oriented, driven, enthusiastic, and hard-working, and I love that I'm not a nerd anymore! There are no nerds at GW.

I've never met so many people who talk about money and material wealth as I have at GW. Whatever, I'm going into the military so it really doesn't matter because I know that I won't starve when I graduate.

The student body is diverse. I used to think I knew everyone but then I realized I knew a certain scene, the scene I was familiar with from the places I went out to at night. Now that I'm a sophomore my eyes are more open and I realize that there are so many people I don't know.

People here never shut up about politics and most conversations are academic. For me, this got very annoying, very quickly. I love being around intelligent people, but I also need a break to unwind. There are many stubborn students here, liberal and conservative, that quite frankly are wayyy more stupid than they think. Everyone here thinks they are way smarter than they actually are.

-Never experienced discrimination -There tends to be a group of people for everyone, but some students may feel left out if they are not used to cities, not having a close community feeling. -50/50 casual to designer clothing -Four tables: International Affairs students, Frat/Sorority, Tri-State Area, Other -Most students from New yOrk tristate area (or northeast), and California -FInancial: tend to be wealthy -Very politically active -Left, right, very few center