Washington University in St Louis Top Questions

My favorite part about Wash U is the friendliness and willingness to help of all the students and faculty. Everyone that attends knows that they deserve to be there along with everyone else, so there is hardly any sense of competition and wanting others to fail so that you personally can succeed. Also, there are so many resources that you can take advantage of whether you're struggling or not. There is an encompassing feel of encouragement and support because everyone there wants to see everyone else succeed.

I would say the strong sense of community. It is a very academically rigorous school, but that does not come with the competition that is commonly found among other schools of this caliber. Everyone is friendly and very eager to help their classmates and friends do well. The staff and faculty are extremely supportive and willing to do anything to help you reach your goals. This is not just in academics, but extra carricular activities as well. It is just a nice, welcoming, and fun place to be.

I most appreciate being able to build friendships and strong relationships with renowned experts in certain fields of study and students from across the country.

I believe my school is defined by the unique and enthusiastic nature of the student body. The evident dedication of the students to their academics, the local community, and each other is what influenced my decision to attend this university. Although this is a top tier school with challenging academics, the atmosphere is surprisingly laid-back and cooperative: you can always find someone eager to help you with academic questions, career objectives, counseling, etc. The people- faculty, professors, and students alike - are what distinguish Washington University as a fantastic school.

The best thing about WashU is that it is a school at which you can do anything you want. It has great academics, strong sports teams, and great extra-curricular activities. The problem with many top ranked universities is that they offer such a competitive academic atmosphere that it is intimidating and difficult to succeed at times. WashU offers countless opportunities for help and has an administration second to none.

Interdisciplinary approach and personlized education. Wash U prides itself on being among the top research universities in the world while touting a highly interdisciplinary education. We have highly ranked departments in a wide variety of subjects, and the curriculum lends itself well to taking a variety of classes, unless you're a pre-medical biomedical engineering student, but even then it's possible with careful planning.

The best thing about my school is the midwestern friendly atmosphere. Everyone here is extremely nice and friendly; people are so helpful, whether giving you advice about classes or helping each other study. Everyone is always willing to help out a friend or raise money for a cause or volunteer. The majority of students volunteer on a regular basis either through a campus group or throughout the St. Louis community.

The best thing about Washington University is how the school treats its students. Wash U treats it students better than any other school I visited. They give the feeling that they feel special to have you as a student, not that you should feel special to be their student.

The best thing about Washington Univ in StLouis is that the people are very friendly and polite. Though the school itself is not in the best of locations, and the weather might cause some ill tempers or gloominess, students, faculty, and all staff are always helpful and kind.

The campus is full of outgoing and friendly students. While academically intense, we are not a competive group. Basically, the atmosphere on campus is laid-back and cooperative. There are lots of opportunities to become academically, socially, or otherwise involved but there isn't pressure to be the highest achieving student. Generally, students can succeed academically and socially without experiencing intense stress. It's really a fantastic environment.