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11 out of 11 people found this review useful.
Breon from Stafford, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Students at the University of Mary Washington definitely learn a lot. There are about 4,000 students total in the entire school, so over 900 students in each graduating class. It is so beneficial going to a school that is smaller because classes are smaller, making it more comfortable to participate in class and ask questions. Professors also know who you are: you are not seen as just a number to them. Because classes are so small, they get to know their students: the different personalities, strengths, and weaknesses of their students, making it easier for professors to know how to help their students. Freshman year, we take a freshman seminar. There are many different freshman seminars to choose from and the purpose of these classes is to help freshmen adapt to college courses. By the end of that course, students know what college professors expect from their students. Students learn skills that improve their writing, public speaking, and overall participation in courses. There are several tools to help students be successful throughout their four years at UMW. The librarians can help you find credible resources needed for research papers. They inform you about the online databases available for student use, things that students just arriving at the school would not know about. There is free tutoring at UMW as well. There is the walk-in tutoring for chemistry and you can sign up to get a tutor in other courses. Writing and public speaking is very important at UMW. All students are required to take a certain amount of writing intensive courses and speaking intensive courses. To help students improve these necessary skills, there are two resources available to students: the Writing Center, and the Speaking Center. Students bring their essays to the writing center, where tutors, usually all English majors, look over them, and help students figure out what they did wrong on the essays and how to improve it. At the Speaking Center, students practice giving speeches and presentations.
Am enjoying being here It has been said that Mary Washington is a boring campus with absolutely nothing to do. Not true. College is truly what you make of it. There are tons of things to do at UMW; all you have to do is look around. There are over 100 clubs and organizations on campus ranging from Photography Club to African Hand Percussion Club. There is a club or organization on campus that represents everyone’s interests. Even if UMW does not have an organization on campus that you would like, you can create it. UMW holds several dances on campus throughout the year. There is the Homecoming Dance, and the other dances are normally held be sports teams, the different dance organizations, or community service clubs. There are many places on campus to hangout. There is a place on campus called the Washroom, where everyone comes to watch television, play video games or board games, eat, study, or get on the computer. The school has just completed another area for students called The Underground, which is set to open in the fall of ’09. At the Underground, students can come and eat, hangout, and many events will be held there, such as dances, live music, etc. Cheap Seats, an organization on campus, plays movies on campus that are about to be released on DVD, usually every weekend. It only cost a dollar to go see each movie. There are many other events held on campus. Devil-Goat Day, a carnival event, and The Multicultural Fair are two major events held in April. Fredericksburg is about fifty miles between Washington D.C. and Richmond, so that provides some fun on the weekends. We are near Central Park, an area with a lot of stores, restaurants, the mall, movie theatres, an ice skating rink, and many more. Within walking distance is downtown Fredericksburg. There are antique stores, restaurants, ice-cream stores, and events that are held downtown. It’s a fun place to hangout. Also set to open in the fall is the University Café, located downtown. Students will not only come to eat there, but students will get to experience exhibits of art, literature, and music, a goal of the University Café.
Bang for the buck Tuition compared to other schools in Virginia, is really good. For a lower tuition, you're getting an excellent education, a lifetime of experiences, and a beautiful campus.
Tips for prospective students Keep in mind that yes, college years are supposed to be some of the greatest years of your life. Its perfectly fine to have fun in college, but don't let anything distract you from the reason why you're truly there, which is to get an education. Take advantage of all the opportunities made available to you by the school.
Great for these types of students The University of Mary Washington is great for students who are looking for a smaller school, and and a school that provides an excellent education.
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6 out of 6 people found this review useful.
Sally from Charlottesville, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot There are a wide variety of classes here, meaning that there is always something appealing to take. The classes get more specific and therefore, more interesting, the higher their level. The class sizes are small enough that you can get to know a lot, or in some cases all, of your classmates, and the teacher will remember your name. The teachers here are all very enthusiastic about their topics, which makes going to class a lot easier!
Am enjoying being here I love the people here, everyone is very open and friendly. As a freshman it was very easy to get to know people, everyone in my dorm felt like family. When walking to class you are guaranteed to see a few people that you can say hi to, although there are enough students here that every day you will see tons of new people. For a small school there are a surprising amount of things to do. There are a lot of clubs and activities to participate in, when I'm at school I never feel bored. We have several concerts and carnivals a year, which are a great way to relieve the stress of finals and to have fun!
Bang for the buck The quality of the education we receive is amazing for the comparatively low costs of tuition. The dorm rooms are pretty big, I've had friends at other schools who are surprised by their size and how nice the rooms are when they come to visit. While the school food is not great overall, it is edible. If you get to the dining hall at the very beginning of the mealtime, you will get the best food before it runs out.
Tips for prospective students Although everyone wants to live in Alvey at first, due to its proximity to the gym and the fact that it has air conditioning, I would not recommend it. The rooms are actually very cold, you will wind up wearing sweatshirts in August. The dorm is isolated from the rest of campus, making it difficult to meet the rest of your class. I would recommend making Russell your first choice for dorms, it has the biggest rooms and closets, along with a lot of handy built in storage space. Try to avoid eating weekend meals at Seaco, with the exception of brunch, because the weekend food is worse than usual. The Nest is good to eat at for lunch, but the amount of food that constitutes a meal swipe there is not filling enough to be eaten for dinner. There are a lot of cheap places to eat within walking distance of the school. On campus jobs are great and extremely convenient, although not easy to come by once you are already a student due to the high amount of applicants. If you are offered a job with your admission, I advise that you take it if you think at some later point you would like to have a campus job.
Great for these types of students Those who like the small school feel will love it here. It's big enough that it doesn't feel like high school anymore, but you're able to recognize people and the teachers will get to know your name. There is not a high amount of diversity here, but if the 2009 freshman class is any indication, the rate is quickly increasing. The students here have any and all types of interests, making it very easy to connect with others.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
William from Burke, VA
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot The small campus offers small classes, free tutoring anytime for math and free tutoring for other courses if a request is received. The professors NOT teacher's aids teach the classes. Only undergraduates attend the main campus making it ideal.
Internships in DC can be had during the school year with a train ride to DC from Fredericksburg. Students either go T TH or MWF and take classes the other days.Will enjoy being here The most beautiful campus in Virginia! Easy to get around and an easy hike to DC to get nightlife, go to concerts etc.
Tips for prospective students Excellent price, seemed to me to be a private education for the public price.
Great for these types of students Great for students who want to learn and relax in a beautiful setting while still having access to the big city.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Kz
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences an academically challenging school.
caring and well-trained professors.
financial aid office is very unhelpful.Tips for prospective students make sure you like small schools.
make sure umw has your intended major.
be involved in clubs.Academic Rigor the classes are challenging so you feel like you are getting a good education.
Dorm Life many have no a/c.
roommate issues.
hallmates can be loud.Food and Dining not many dining options
What to do for fun mall, movies, dinner.
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2 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Kelsie from Spotsylvania, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The classes at UMW are awesome! They are on the smaller side, but this is good because it gives the professors a chance to answer any questions you might have. Speaking of professors, they are awesome! You can really see the love they have for teaching when they lecture. The professors at UMW make you love your class, even if it is impossible. For example, I am currently taking statistics, math and I haven't always gotten along, but my statistics teacher is wonderful at making learning statistics seem easy. I enjoy going to statistics class because of my professor.
Am enjoying being here I was a transfer student, so my biggest fear was that I would be the outcast on campus since everyone has known eachother since they started. This is no where near true! All of the students at UMW are so welcoming! I feel like I have been here since my freshman year. There is also a lot to do. Between the sports and the 100+ clubs and organizations, there is bound to be something for everyone. Also, UMW is making a lot of upgrades. We are currently in the process of building a new gym and we just opened the new Eagle Landing which is gorgeous and has nice places to eat at the base of the building. UMW is a great place to attend school, I love being a UMW Eagle!!
Bang for the buck Colleges are expensive, there is no way to get around it. But it's nice to know that you're paying a lot to get a good education and that's what counts the most. You could pay a lot of money anywhere but you have to know what's going to benefit you in the long run. Combine the awesome, educated professors, new expansions, and beautiful campus and you know that it is worth every cent of your tuition.
Tips for prospective students My advise to any prospective UMW students would be to read when the professors assign readings, they're not doing it because they want to...it WILL be on a pop quiz, test, or final. Believe me. And also to enjoy college. It's stressful but you will look back on it and remember the best times you had at UMW :)
Great for these types of students I think UMW is good for all types of students but you will benefit more if you are a hard-working, motivated, charismatic individual.
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1 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Christie from Virginia Beach, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am definitely learning a lot here. I plan to be a Biology/Pre-med major and the professors and everyone around is so helpful. Some classes have a lot of work but you know you're learning something because the professors apply the information to real life situations. All of the subjects we learn are so interesting and fun. Sometimes we get lots of information and it's like overload but really the professors are so passionate and enthused about thier field of study that you don't mind all the information. Plus, at Mary Washington, the classes are smaller in size about 20 students and it makes it easier to learn because you can have a one on one with the professor and get help if needed as well as have a personal relationship with the students and professors.
Am enjoying being here Mary Washington is such a beautiful campus and students here are so nice and outgoing. There are so many activities that go on throughout the year and every day, whether at the Great Hall, the Underground, or at Ball circle. Students love to interact and get involved with each other, I know I do. I have made so many friends and I have joined plenty of clubs and done many activities such as Rugby, College Republicans, PRISM, Hall council historian and President of Arrington, and intramural sports. As well, near the school is Central Park with many restaurants and places to shop and then there's downtown Fredericksburg which is very colonial and nice during the winter.
Bang for the buck At Mary Wash, it's a public college with a private school atmosphere. The school is reasonably priced, especially the items that they sell. Textbooks are cheap and now the bookstore is doing a rent the textbook program. As well tuition is not that high compared to other colleges and with almost the same educational experience.
Tips for prospective students For incoming students, come prepared, get involved and interact. The academics makes you work so its not so easy but there are people and students around willing to help out. Get to know the campus to get around before move in day, and especially visit the school before you decide to go. Overall, choose the school that makes you feel like this is the college experience you want.
Great for these types of students It is wonderful here, everyone is so kind and nice. No one is excluded and everyone has fun here whether through sports, school council, clubs, theatre, and more. As long you work hard in school and keep up with your work given everything will be fine.
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Mariah from Chesapeake, VA
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I think that UMW's liberal arts program is one of the best in the state. It is an underestimated program at times when compared to those schools like UVA and VT but their programs are just as strong
Will enjoy being here I'm used to coming from a suburb area with no downtown but im a city girl at heart so i think that being able to live on a campus that is close to DC and a historic downtown will be amazing
Bang for the buck Its a good price for in-state tuition but their financial aid is awful.
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heather from Palmetto, FL
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Shuang from Fairfax, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I think University of Mary Washington is a good school for academics. It is different than many other universities since it is so small. But I like smaller schools so I enjoyed my first year there.
Tips for prospective students Mary Washington doesn't have a football team so don't expected it to be highly spirited like many larger universities. Also, you will tend to not finish your meals so make sure that you use them before the last week of the semester so you are not wasting money. I would also recommend picking your dorms wisely because some of the dorms are in a very inconvenient location.
Academic Rigor There are classes that are very easy but there are also classes that are really tough. It depends mostly on the professors and your interest in the course. But in general if you work hard and do all the homework, projects and study for the test you will do just fine.
Dorm Life I didn't really like my dorm because it was in the corner of the campus so it was far from almost everything like the library, dinning halls and academic buildings. It is also on the bottom of the hill so I had to walk the stairs everyday. There were people in my hall that were very rude and loud but the Residence Assistant did not do anything about it.
Food and Dining I personally like the food on campus but many students didn't. There are various places to eat on campus and all of them serves very different type of food. Make sure that you eat some salad since many of the food served are not very healthy.
What to do for fun I enjoy hanging out with my friends in the dorms and sitting on the grass on a nice day. They are also clubs that you can join for fun. Sometimes we go eat at restaurants in downtown since there are many great restaurants there.
Bang for the buck Mary Washington provides great academics and food services but I wish they could improve the dorm life.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Mary Washington have the multicultural fair every year in spring which is really fun. The is a water fountain in the middle of the campus that I like to hangout at. Me and my friends also enjoy sitting under the cherry blossom trees in the spring.
Great for these types of students It is a great school for students who want a good education and fun college life but not a crazy party life.
Clubs and Activities There are various clubs and activities to do on campus. I joined the Asian Students Association club and it is very fun. There are great Asian food to eat and fun activities to do in this club.
Greek Life The Greek life doesn't play a major role in Mary Washington. We have one sorority that is approved by the school and two fraternity that are not approved by the school.
Campus Safety The Mary Washington campus is really safe. The are police driving around the campus constantly. In my first year, there were never any safety problems.
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Eric from VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The University of Mary Washington is a very nice size campus. It is surrounded by lots and lots of historical past and present happenings. If you like history and visiting historical sights, this is the place for you.
Tips for prospective students The new Eagle Landing Apartments are great, you need to room there.
Academic Rigor Great Professors!
Dorm Life Rooms at Eagle Landing are beautiful!
Food and Dining The food is good.
What to do for fun The university has a lot of sporting events to attend, plus concerts.
Bang for the buck The cost is average compared to other schools in Virginia.
Great for these types of students Great place for all students.
Clubs and Activities There is a good choice for clubs.
Greek Life Not too big on that.
Campus Safety Very, Very safe.
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Misung from Fredericksburg, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students If you are looking for a smaller school with friendly students, UMW is the right place. The social scene and the education is well balanced and the student to teacher ratio is similar to high school's ratio. This makes it easier to get the professors' attention.
Dorm Life The dorms are pretty big compared to other schools and they are building new dorms for the students here. There are various dorms that students can pick from.
Food and Dining There are many places that students can choose to eat. They offer different food and sometimes they have special events that students can try food from different countries.
Greek Life The Greek Life isn't very big at Mary Washington. There are a couple of non school sponsored ones but sport teams are more like
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Lyndsey from Fredericksburg, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences mary washington is a nice and safe campus that has enough academic work to keep you occupied and learning without constant stress. it is an environment conducive to learning, being social, and getting a job. great all around school.
Tips for prospective students get enough sleep. many students here fail to do so and you can see it affecting their academic performances and also making them too worn out to have fun on weekends. also, always go to sunday brunch. it is delicious and something that most students try to go to at least once a month.
Academic Rigor depending on the classes you take, academics can be difficult or easy. getting your general education classes out of the way is easy but get it done early. as long as you go to class, participate, and do the homework then you should do just fine. some professors are very difficult though, so make sure you ask around for advice.
Dorm Life dorm life is good. i was put in a triple, but it really isn't that bad. some of the dorms aren't air conditioned, but they are renovating buildings to change that. if you are put in a non-air conditioned dorm like i was, just buy a couple good fans and you'll be fine for the couple weeks of va summer heat. dorms are social and fun places to be, but it is also nice if you can find some alone time/a quiet space to be by yourself. lots of people here just take walks around town/campus.
Food and Dining for our sized campus we have quite a few dining options, which can be nice. the food is usually pretty good, with the exception of seacobeck at certain times. there are increasing numbers of vegan and vegetarian options all around campus. for most of the semester there is eagle express which is a great way to use your flex and buy a muffin and coffee for breakfast without having to take the time to sit down and eat in a dining hall.
What to do for fun there are lots of clubs and activities to do for fun. get involved and you won't be missing out on anything from sports to parties to be a kid night where you get glitter tattoos.
Bang for the buck umw, especially if you are in state, is a great option financially. they give lots of financial aid for both need and merit.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus we have a rock by woodard campus center (the nest) which you can paint whenever you like with almost anything you like. many people paint it to wish friends happy birthday or to tell you about upcoming events on campus.
Great for these types of students umw is great for almost all types of students. for those who want the bare minimum college degree there are classes that fit with that sort of lifestyle. for those who want to work hard, get all as and be challenged, there are plenty of options for that too. there are a lot of work hard play hard students here.
Clubs and Activities we have tons of clubs and activities on campus and at the beginning of each semester there is a club fair where each club gets a table and you can sign up for info etc.
Greek Life there is not a lot of greek life on campus. we have one campus recognized fraternity but that's it. we have many off campus options for frats and sororities, which are extremely popular, but getting them to be recognized by the school is some work.
Campus Safety our campus is really safe. from theft etc. we are very safe because of our honor code, however you do have to be careful with things on campus walk like bikes because people from off campus do come over and ruin our lovely system. the police are around but not overbearing.
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Katelyn from Williamsburg, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences mary wash is a top notch place to go to college. there is always something to do or events to attend. the professors honestly want us to succeed and would do anything to make that happen.
Tips for prospective students dont pick a college based on reputation or size; go and visit it first! dont be turned off by the small size of mary wash; because it isnt huge, you see so many people you know during the day. walk through mary wash's campus for a day; its absolutely gorgeous any season!!
Academic Rigor some classes and professors are tougher than others. professors dont allow laziness, but they are very approachable and really do want us to understand the material. if you ask for help, you will definitely get it in a reasonable amount of time.
Dorm Life the dorms are in great locations. the longest time it would take you to get from your dorm to class would be 10 min. bushnell is the best freshman dorm!!
Food and Dining our food is actually pretty great; its nothing like a home cooked meal, but its pretty satisfying. if campus food gets boring you can always call in for chinese or pizza; there are plenty of places that deliver free for mary wash students. if all else fails, downtown fredericksburg is a 10 min walk from campus which holds tons of restaurants and little places to grab a bite.
What to do for fun downtown fredericksburg is nice to walk to when you just want to get away from campus. mary wash has carnivals, movies on the lawn, movies for $1 in the winter in one of the buildings, sporting events, pageants, lip syncing contests, bingo, karaoke and more! its never a dull moment.
Bang for the buck it really does feel like home. the buildings are beautiful as well as comfy classrooms. no class is too far to walk (10 min at most). it snows a lot too! who wouldnt like that???
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus there is a secret tunnel in one of the freshman dorms that runs all through campus. there are tons of cool shortcuts. there is this certain place on campus where if you whisper, you can hear it echo really loudly!
Great for these types of students if you dont want to be just a number. if you like a smaller town feel. if you want to be apart of a close-knit community.
Clubs and Activities anywhere from fencing to step team. if you dont see a club for you, mary wash gives you the opportunity to form your own!
Greek Life there are only 2. one sorority and one fraternity. they are more like clubs.
Campus Safety there is a police station right on campus. there are police cars surveying the perimeter throughout the day and there are safety poles with emergency buttons all throughout campus. its a very safe environment due to the small campus size.
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Rebecca from Reston, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Mary Washington is a wonderful school that really gives you so many wonderful opportunities. We have professors here who have won awards, and if you are in the Creative Writing department we have Claudia Emerson as a Professor here. Not only do we have great academics, we have lots of fun here.
Tips for prospective students Get involved! I can't stress this enough, for any college or University you attend. I have found that since I became involved in a club that I have met more people, had more fun, and had so many more wonderful experiences. While academics are very important, it is also important that you feel comfortable and accepted where ever you go. Mary Washington has so many different clubs and organizations that it is not hard to find something that interests you. Also, if you don't find something it is not hard to create your own club.
Academic Rigor Mary Washington can be hard, we have been placed near the top in academics. While Mary Wash can have difficult classes it isn't anything that isn't completely fair and doable. The professors make every effort to help you are one of your best resources.
Dorm Life You are always going to have some drama somewhere when you are living with someone for the first time. If this does happen don't fret it! We have excellent RA staff who are always willing to help if there is a problem. Once you find your group of friends everything becomes much easier. Mary Wash just re-did some of the dorms and is in the process of updating more of them. Not all dorms have AC but all of them have heat. I would not suggest going to one of the dorms that have AC because that can cause a lot of drama. We have two different types of housing, dorms and apartments. The apartments are nicer than the dorms and are reserved for juniors and seniors. The dorms are either in a suite style- two rooms connected by a common bathroom, or hall style- a cluster of rooms that shares a big bathroom. I had a hall style bathroom my Freshman year and found that I met a lot more people that way. You can't help but run into your hall mates on your way to or from the bathroom.
Food and Dining Wherever you go you are going to find that campus food is not great. Think of your high school cafeteria with slightly more selection. Mary Wash has three main dining facilities. There is Seacobeck Hall, or Seaco as us students affectionately call it. Seaco is your traditional dining hall. It is all you can eat buffet style and has a variety of different foods. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We also have the Underground where you can find sandwiches, soups, and salads that have fresh ingredients. Then there is the Eagles Nest. The Nest has a Vocelli's Pizza, a WoW wings, and a sandwich section. This is where you are gunna find your traditional fast food on campus.
What to do for fun Explore downtown Fredericksburg! Historic Downtown Fredericksburg is great. There are a lot of different shops there. There are several very nice used bookstores as well as a great coffee shop, Hyperion. All of this is within walking distance of campus so you don't need a car. Also, like I said before get involved. Often the clubs you join will periodically have events and things for you to go to. There is always Central Park, where everyone goes to shop and to find real restaurants. There are two movie theaters near campus that the bus can take you to for FREE as long as you have a UMW ID.
Bang for the buck Mary Washington has been rated one of the top schools that gives you an Ivy league education for a reasonable price. It is one of the best priced public universities in Virginia. We have great professors here that are experts in their field and really know what they are talking about.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Everyone meets at the fountain. When you want to meet someone for lunch or something, the fountain is the best place to do so. It is located very centrally on campus so it is close to everything! We don't have a football team but we have a great Rugby team that a lot of people go out to cheer for. Don't walk over the seal in Trinkle Hall. It is said that if you do you won't graduate on time. So when you are in Trinkle you will find students avoid that as much as possible.
Great for these types of students Someone who likes to get involved but doesn't mind working hard in classes.
Clubs and Activities Mary Washington has so many different clubs and activities that you can join that finding something you are interested in will not be a problem. We even have a campus scout troop where you can get your Girl Scout cookie fix when it is cookie time.
Greek Life Mary Washington is a Greek free campus.
Campus Safety This is something Mary Washington is improving on. There are security escorts after dark that will either walk you to your destination or pick you up in a police cruiser. Even though Mary Wash is a relatively safe campus I would still encourage everyone to use the buddy system after dark or to call a safety escort.
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Anonymous
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The education I am receiving is going to make me a well rounded person with a bright future ahead of me. I feel like I am at a small but academically minded campus that is going to prepare me for a career ahead of me, or graduate school. Interwoven with rich local history, the Fredericksburg area is a great place to go to school, not quite a small town, but not a huge place either. Mary Washington has its ups and downs with facilities, dorms and faculty, but what school doesn't?
Am enjoying being here Mary Washington's location for some is said to be boring, however if you are serious about your studies, academics here are very exceptional. Not to mention surrounding areas offer great opportunities for internships being so close to the Washington D.C. area. Being in Historic Preservation, Mary Washington offers a unique program that no other schools have, with enriched history in Fredericksburg to intern at and volunteer, as well as great Study Abroad programs that are affordable and students will not regret.
Bang for the buck For in-state tuition, Mary Washington is affordable and you get a good education out of it. For out of state students it is a bit pricey, and can easily match up with other schools. However, the Historic Preservation Program is different than any other school, and well worth the trip and price.
Tips for prospective students Just because Mary Washington is small and not as known as other colleges does not mean it is not a great hidden gem in a slew of great Virginia colleges. Don't write it off, if you go here you'll find out what I mean...
Great for these types of students Mary Washington has the highest number of students enter the peace corps per student population than any other school in the nation. So if you are a student that wants a well rounded education and that has dreams to make a difference in the world, consider The University of Mary Washington.
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Rachel from Alexandria, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot It really is up to you how much you get out of your education, but Mary Washington is a good place to focus on your studies without too many distractions, especially because it isn't a huge party school. The professors I have are generally very intelligent, give interesting lectures, and are thrilled to see students during office hours. Free tutoring is available, especially for math, and the Writing and Speaking Centers are excellent resources for students working on presentations or papers. I would not recommend night classes for students unless they get a really good professor (check it out on ratemyprofessor.com) or that is absolutely the only time available, because they tend to drag on quite a bit and it really saps your interest in the subject.
Am enjoying being here I definitely enjoy being at Mary Washington. The students are open and friendly and making friends is pretty easy if you put yourself out there. The Club Fairs are held twice each semester and are a great way to find other students with your interests. There is a good variety of clubs so chances are you will find something for you. Campus ministries are an option and can provide a home away from home for religious students, and are welcoming to those who are not. I have a lot of friends who love the Civil War reenactment club, and there are club sports for students who want to stay active but don't have the time commit to a varsity sport. Besides clubs, there is still a lot that the school has to offer students, such as dollar movie night, or bands that come to play at the Underground, one of the campus dining centers. If you like to play pool or air hockey, check out the Wash Room in the Woodard Campus Center. Mary Washington is not a huge party school but there are parties for students who are interested. Campus is absolutely beautiful any time of the year. I do have a complaint in regards to the administrative staff: they are nice and willing to help but can be unorganized and ineffective, especially when it comes to transfer credits, so make sure you stay on top of your own administrative needs. Fredericksburg is a great area; there are plenty of places to go out and eat or explore, especially if you’re interested in the history the area has to offer.
Bang for the buck Tuition seems to always be rising but I think Mary Washington is a good value, especially being a public school. The professors are of great quality and there are great resources available to students. The school food is pretty good, there is a pretty good variety and vegetarian options. Make sure you get textbooks online or rent them whenever possible and you will save a ton of money on books.
Great for these types of students Those that like smaller schools, smaller classes, motivated students
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out of state freshman
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I sat in on a class taught by Professor Romero in the classics department and was so impressed. The way he taught made it interesting and fun to learn Latin- something that's not so easy to do. :)
Will enjoy being here The first time I visited UMW at least ten people came up to me to ask hey, are you on a tour? Do you have any questions? You're going to love it here!. Everyone is so ridiculously friendly.
Bang for the buck As an out of state student, the tuition is reasonable, but there aren't many scholarships offered through the school. :/
Tips for prospective students Come visit!
Great for these types of students Theatre kids :)
People with a passion for history (the school is located ON a civil war battlefield called battle of Sunken Road)
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