George Washington University

I wish that you had included some questions about housing and the recent problem of overcrowded classes. As a freshman, I was forced to find an apartment for my sophomore year. THough the University said they would guarantee housing, I would have had to live at Mt. Vernon, which was not a reason that I decided to attend GW, or an atmosphere I felt would be good for me. Furthermore, my housing lottery number was never even remotely close to being called that year. However, I have enjoyed living off campus more than dorm life- most of my friends were caught in the same problem I was, so I think this may be part of the reason. Now that I am a junior, I have had to deal with the University allowing in 2 extremely large freshman classes and the lack of space for them to live is evident. The university needs to realize that housing was a problem prior to the last tow years and to stop letting so many people in. THere is not enough money and resources for them all.

Also, the financial aid department here is awful. Not to say that the distribution of financial aid is poor, most people that deserve it do get it, but the staff at the office is absolutely rude and insolent. Also, they are extremely unorganized and slow. Furthermore, I was wondering why there was no mention of my school, The School of Media and Public Affairs or at least of my major, which is Electronic Media.

2nd Year Female -- Class 2003

Surrounding City: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: F