George Mason University

Having been lucky enough to attend George Mason University, I can clearly recommend the school for anyone looking to attend a great institution!

At my time at Mason, I found the fellow students to be friendly and out going. The professors that I got really cared, and I found them to be really approachable. As for the resources, they are unmatched.

Mason is a relatively young school. It doesn’t have the history of UVA or William and Mary. But, it has made leaps and bounds over the past three decades. Mason has improved every year since it opened in 1972. I loved seeing it grow from a back up school to a top choice school. It is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic universities in the country! And if it did have a long history, you can best believe it would give UVA and William and Mary a run for their money.

The academics here are great! Mason’s creative writing program is ranked 4th in the nation, under Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. The technology and computer programs are also highly ranked. And if business is your forte, then Mason’s the place to be. The school of management is extremely hard to get into, but if you do get accepted, be prepared for a challenging curriculum that will certainly prepare you for life in the real world. Also, if you’re even remotely interested in economics, GMU is the place for you. GMU has two Nobel laureates as economic professors, enough said.

4th Year Male -- Class 2003

Education Quality: A+, Campus Maintenance: C-

I love George Mason University! This school rocks. The people are friendly and the teachers are very helpful. In high school, I really never found my niche, but here, I've made my best friends!

1st Year Female -- Class 2007

Innovation: A, Social Life: C+

I love GMU. my freshman year, however, i didn't feel this way. I had to push myself to get involved, and as long as you put yourself in a situation where you are involved in campus activity, then the ability to make friends and become part of the school is really high. i was an RA for 2 years and they were very, very fun and educational years of my life. i think GMU has the potential to be a top school because of its location, and as long as people want to be a part of GMU and do what they can to enhance their education and experience then you will excell beyond your expectations. oh yeah... i definietly agree about the parking though, if you are off campus then it's really really hard to find a parking spot.

3rd Year Female -- Class 2006

Surrounding City: A+, Useful Schoolwork: B