University of Washington-Seattle Campus Top Questions

This University is primarily for students who can adjust accordingly to city life. There is constant noise, hustle and bustle, and no rest. Additionally, because there are so many students who attend this school, it's important that an applicant be able to socialize easily with other classmates, not only for help with their homework but also for their own social life. The school work is rigorous and it will take a lot of time and brain power to continue.

People who like to recognize most of their fellow students as they spend time on campus should avoid the University of Washington, since it has such a huge student body. It is located in a big city, so students who seek a small-town feel and tight-knit student body should not attend UW. Students can form close groups within departments, clubs, etc, but if someone hopes to recognize most of the campus population, similar to their high school experience, UW will not provide that.

People who come looking for an easy, partying school. This school presents so much opportunites to the students and should not be taken lightly. It is a privilege to attend this university, not a right or something to be taken for granted. You must be willing to put in effort to your academics and become part of the campus community. The academics are challenging and will test you and have you re-examine your personal beliefs and you if you are not interested, you should not attend this school.

Someone who has difficulty staying focused on class and is unable to handle a large work load. may not want to attend this school. The University of Washington provides excellent courses which take a lot of time and commitment to do well because the professors have high expectations for each of their students.

People that should'nt attend this school are those who are not intended to dedicate themselves. I believe that education is key in success.

Individuals who dislike living in an urban setting would most likely find themselves disliking the close proximity to downtown of the University of Washington. Additionally, the school has over 40,000 students, meaning that classes can contain over 500 students in many cases! Thus, the University of Washington may not be a suitable school for students looking for smaller schools and smaller classes. Lastly, with such large classes, competition between students tends to get intense as the term progresses, as many students are aiming to get higher grades than others. This competition may be a detractor for some prospective students.

Lazy, not driven.

People who like small classroom setting

Someone who isn't interested in learning

UW is not a place for the frivolous and those with a laid back attitude. If you are not the type to complete homework assignments or meet other deadlines academically, better join a less demanding college.