The Catholic University of America

Date: Nov 19 2014
Major: Engineering Department (This Major's Salary over time)
I love Catholic so much! There is so much to do and so much to see! We take pride in our name (emphasis on THE in The Catholic University of America). However, the tuition is expensive, but they do give a lot of merit scholarship and financial aid. This school isn't big, any building (except the Dufour) is within a 10-15 minute walk. The metro stop (Brookland-CUA) is across the street and easily accessible. Brookland is scary at night and there are occasional issues with small crimes in the area, so just be smart and don't go out alone at night. The faculty are super nice and actually take the time to get to know you (just talk to your professors; they love to talk to students). Classes aren't too difficult. As Biomedical Engineering major I didn't feel overwhelmed. The faculty want you to succeed and will not try to weed out people. They all believe that their students can do well. The dormitories are pretty average and are uni-sex. Guys aren't allowed in a girls dorm past 12am on weekdays and 2am on weekends and vice versa. The (pryz) food here is repetitive, but living in DC makes it so much better (Chinatown or Union Station is only a few stops away). The people here are super nice, but a little snooty. Most students went to a private catholic school. Even still, almost all the students are genuinely friendly and will say hello or smile. The diversity at CUA is growing, but is predominately white. The social scene (parties) does happen, but usually not on campus… The athletics here are average. Despite the name, the people here do not pressure you or anyone about becoming or not being Catholic. Although sometimes they have a hard time accepting some views (LBGT, abortion, etc.), you must understand that it is THE Catholic University of America. I am not Catholic and although people do converse and talk about it, they are understanding and respectful of opposing views.