George Mason University

Mason's accounting programs is one of the tops in the state of Virginia and includes an enormous amount of internship and co-op opportunities. Most of my professors were also partners in the bog four firms. The campus is large and beautiful with lots of new investments in recreational; dining; and work-out facilities. Campus is within walking distance of Fairfax city which has a wealth of restaurants, bars, and shops. Mason has been a wonderful experience the past three years and I have enjoyed every minute of it. The academic rigor and opportunities for internships add even more value to the coursework.

3rd Year Female -- Class 2009

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Social Life: B+

I came to GMU looking strictly for an academic experience - however I found so much more. I was fortunate to have been placed in one of the newer dorm communities - and I can honestly say I am really happy to have chosen George Mason University. I'll break down my two year experience here as follows:

1.) Academics - Excellent. The Business and Accounting programs are rigorous with creative structures that not emphasize class room learning but real world applications in group and individual projects. My accounting and finance classes surpassed my expectations. More importantly - Mason's location opens up vast opportunities for internships and co-ops at the numerous companies located close-by. These resources surpass what I could have found if I had been stuck in Harrisonburg or Blacksburg.

2.) Campus - The campus is beautiful. Most of it is quite new and the school is adding many new dorms, recreational facilities, and academic/library/ and research buildings. It is well maintained with heavily wooded sections and well maintained trees, plants, fountains, etc. The Dorms are amazing - as most are very new. The schools took the time to make the dorm sites like small villages with restaurants, shops, and gyms. All organized for easy walking around campus. In addition, free transportation is provided into Old Town Fairfax which has bars, restaurants, shops, and many services. Again - the really leveraged its prime location. Washington DC is just four metro stops away.

3.) Social Life- 10 years ago Mason could have been considered a commuter school. My two years here has seen this change. With over 5,000 students living on campus and another 2,500 rooms to be added in the next two years - there are more students living on campus than JMU and we will soon have the same amount as tech. Plenty of parties, plenty of bars, plenty of activities and clubs to join.

At Mason you will get a better education than at GW without dropping 50K. Best Choice I ever made.

2nd Year Female -- Class 2010

Scholastic Success: A+, Education Quality: A-

I came to this site on a lark and was surprised to see the last post. The academics at GMU are excellent. The SITE program for computer science is nationally and internationally ranked. All the professors have a tremendous amount of experience and two of the one's I had in my freshmen year actually wrote the text books we were using.

Again the comments on the staff at the university are absurd. You will not find a more comprehensive co-op and internship program in the state of Virginia. In addition, the career services department at Mason does a tremendous job at organizing job fairs and on-campus interviews. The job fair is so large it goes on for two and a half days!

Mason also has the distinction of having the highest rate of students at the graduate and undergraduate level who go on to start their own companies.

Given the quality of the last post - I would suggest people interested in Mason check out additional resources and other sources of information and advice before making your decision.George Mason is an outstanding young university in an excellent location to support your educational goals and develop a career.

4th Year Female -- Class 2006

Education Quality: A+, Social Life: B+