George Mason University

Loved it since I came here. Growing and developing campus with great modern facilities. Large on-campus population and and amazing Accounting and finance program. Loads of opportunities for internships and on-campus programs to help students and alumni start their own business. You also cannot beat the location. Cannot wait until winter break ends and I can return.

1st Year Male -- Class 2012

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Useful Schoolwork: B+

I am not sure about some of the other comments - but I will be entering my second semester as an Accounting/Finance student and I can say Mason is a great place to go to school. The faculty in the School of Management are outstanding and they provide plenty of real world projects to complete in addition to the normal coursework.

The school is undergoing a tremendous amount of development and construction - however, that has resulted in a host of new top of the line facilities including new dorms, dining facilities, gyms, work-out and recreational facilities.

Mason's location also is a plus because there is an almost unlimited opportunity for internships and co-ops given all the business and companies in the NOVA area.

Mason offers plenty of diversions on campus; there are plenty of bars, clubs, and restaurants in Old Fairfax city and even more easily accessible by metro in Washington DC. If you are interested and want to make sure Mason is right for you - actually visit the place and don't depend soley on the write-ups on the internet.

1st Year Female -- Class 2011

Education Quality: A+, Faculty Accessibility: B+

Since I have been here, GMU has expanded so much that it's quite remarkable. Thanks partly to the historic NCAA basketball run, and also in part to the school's innovative methods of attracting better professor's and fostering improved facilities. Academically, the school is pretty sound, and I can't imagine a profoundly superior education for the price as I am receiving now. Many of my array of teachers have first-hand experiences from working in numerous departments in DC, abroad, and locally, that it definitely overwhelms and immerses you with alot of knowledge that I couldn't possibly achieve at a more remote college setting.

GMU has expanded greatly with the construction of numerous, brand new academic buildings, and dining facilities, as well as brand new dorms, for the growing demand for them. They have also brought in state of the art engineering equipment, and are planning to build a conference center and hotel on campus. And there's plenty more to come.

Socially, this is where GMU's only fault lies at in my opinion. They've definitely tried to improve in this regard with the student friendly activities around campus, and more dorm and apartment rooms, but its still a far cry from being up to par with most institutions around VA. It is infact, still a commuter school for nearby residents, and a couple of back to school older adults. I definitely see more cohesion right now, then I did my freshman year with students, and the overall community surrounding it.

Overall, I think GMU provides a solid academic foundation, with alot more to come in the future along with your degree from this institution. It was recently ranked US NEWS #1 School to Watch 2009, for all of their efforts in improving the university, and it definitely shows. That plus, the fact that it's located near the nation's capital, and in one of the richest surrounding area's in America allows you to have insight on the different facets of government departments, Lockheed Martin, World Bank, Embassies, and alot of other abundant opportunities you can't find anywhere else. Definitely a school to attend, and also a school that will be Top 50 in America in the near future.

1st Year Male -- Class 2009

Education Quality: A+, Social Life: C