University of Washington-Seattle Campus Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Ashleigh

Our school is best known for its research programs. I read somewhere once that we get the most federal funding for research than any other public university. I think that's really crucial for getting experience in your field before going out into the real world and gives you an edge above other students coming from other schools.

Catherine

Biking, music, coffee

Edwin

research

Alexander

The University of Washington I believe is best know for its immense research on campus, liberal atmosphere of the school, highly credentialed teachers, hospital, architecture, and competitiveness, to name a few things.

Nadine

Research -- medicine.

Youran

Very diversed and beautiful campus. There are numerous students acticities on campus and if you are determined to get something out of your college experience UW is your answer.

Vera

The medical research, thus the pre-med program is very competitive. The business school and law school are well known as well. But people generally know us as being a great beautiful campus.

Cheyenne

My school's campus is beautiful. The buildings and the trees really make the school have a relaxing atmosphere. My school also has a really good medical program which is ranked really high in the country compared to other schools.

Seth

The University of Washington is know for their world class medical program, top rated nursing program in the nation, prestigious law school, and the well known Foster school of Business.

Samantha

I believe the University of Washington is best known as a research institution with incredible internship opportunities, especially in the field of science. The Department of Medicine is particularly strong here, and is considered to be among the best in the nation.

Mark

We have an excellent engineering school, business school, and medical school which draw many students. Although the UW isn't incredibly well-known, it is one of the most well-rounded universities on the west coast and is competitive in most areas. In the past our football and basketball programs were relatively well-known as well

Maria

University of washington is best known for their medical school. The fact that the school is so competitive, it means a great big deal to a lot of students. It means that the medical school has a lot to offer and can help students establish their careers, dreams, and goals.

Jaimz

The University of Washington is best known for its outstanding collection of great minds.

Katie

Husky pride, rainy days in the city, recycling, a Harry Potter reading room in the Suzallo Library, and COFFEE. Basically everything that comes with Seattle--Pike Place market, grunge music, all types of ethnic cuisine, Mt. Rainier, alternative everything, coffee shops, theatres, etc, with the added effect of intelligent conversations, new people, open minds, and caffeine.

Caitlin

The University of Washington is one of the best research univerisites in the Pacific Northwest, and I believe the entire West Coast. Excellent funding also means that scholarships and loans are available to many students. It is a big school, but the professors and TAs are attentive and extremely helpful, so large classes don't feel overwhelming. The size of the school means there is a wider variety of programs, opportunities, and classes offered. Also, the campus is beautiful.

Jordan

I believe the University of Washington is best known for it's pre-med and engineering programs. I know the pre-med program was recently ranked first in the nation by a prestigious scholarly journal, and attending UW is great for any engineering and computer science major due to being located in Seattle and the close relationships Microsoft keeps with the university. The school is also best known for basketball when considering athletics; Issaiah Washington is on the cover of some college basketball video game.

Caitlin

My school is best known for its strong academics and competitive nature. UW is a great school to graduate from and find jobs. The sports, especially football and basketball are very competitive with surrounding are schools like WSU and SU.

annika

The university of washington is best known for its medical and engineering sciences, and its business school. It has about 40,000 students on campus so it is always busy and crowded. The school seems to be mostly dominated by the greek system. Many students are stressed out and unhappy with their majors that they have chosen. Many feel pressured by parents and by the school system to get a certain degree. Often times to take the edge off of all the stress students resort to partying, drinking, playing video games, and watching television in their free time.

Roberta

My school is best known for its medical program, which is one of the best on the west coast, and its reputation has brought people from around the world just to be there and experience it for themselves. Our hosiptals are also training schools, and while providing a hands-on experience for students, it also allows low income families better care rates versus many clinics, especially for those who don't have medical insurance.

Brandon

We are best known for our med school. It is one of the top ranked in the country. After that I would say the business school, law school and international studies school.