George Mason: ugliest campus ever?

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I have no connection to Mason, but I predict the school’s reputation will grow as tech and cyber-security fields become prominent. George Mason’s strength lies in careers of the 21st century.

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Anonymous wrote:There are a lot of $EC schools that are just as, um, plain.

Name one. Every SEC school I’ve been to has been beautiful.

Clemson
Kentucky
Miss State

Which one of these things is not like the other? Which one is different? Do you know?

Clemson is an honorary SEC school due to their excellent football team lol

[Anonymous]

No one would have ever used that Fairfax City (or wherever it is, exactly) location. It’s awful in so many ways.

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Anonymous wrote:I have no connection to Mason, but I predict the school’s reputation will grow as tech and cyber-security fields become prominent. George Mason’s strength lies in careers of the 21st century.

That’s what the school has been saying for over three decades. Not happening.

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Anonymous wrote:I have no connection to Mason, but I predict the school’s reputation will grow as tech and cyber-security fields become prominent. George Mason’s strength lies in careers of the 21st century.

That’s what the school has been saying for over three decades. Not happening.

Actually the tech and cyber focus is only about 15 years old.

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Anonymous wrote:The ugliest campus is Harvey Mudd's. Terrific school, but hideous, depressing campus.

Really? Is it just HM? DD applied to Scripps and they are listed as one of the top scenic colleges and nicest dorms. We haven’t been out yet, but if she gets in we will visit. Virtual tour looked nice.

Scripps is flat-out gorgeous. Same for Pomona. From there it’s Claremont McKenna and then Pitzer. HM bringing up the rear and it isn’t even close.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow. Toured and was surprised by the industrial area around the campus. Do you think that impacts applications? My DS was totally turned off.

Industrial? I'm pretty sure you were at the wrong campus. GMU is surrounded by downtown Fairfax, which is cute and getting some decent restaurants, bars, etc. in it (finally), parks, residential neighborhoods, and malls that cater to college kids. It's walkable and they've been doing a lot to try to upgrade its "curb appeal." So, try again.

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Anonymous wrote:The traffic around Mason is AWFUL. I feel bad for the students. Not really a great college experience The city of Fairfax is DEAD on the weekends

I live not far from GMU and have no affiliation with the school. The traffic isn't that bad. I commute right past it at peak traffic. Is their traffic? Yes. But, it's less than some other areas in the DMV. Plus they are increasing buses, bike lanes, etc.

And it's really not dead on the weekends anymore. The city has put in some new breweries (Chubby Squirrel, Ornery, High Side), there are old standbys like Auld Shabeen, and some other decent restaurants. We were just out in the "city" a few weeks ago and all of these places were packed. If you mean no dance places as the equivalent of "dead", you may be right. But that isn't my scene these days.

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Anonymous wrote:The traffic around Mason is AWFUL. I feel bad for the students. Not really a great college experience The city of Fairfax is DEAD on the weekends

I live not far from GMU and have no affiliation with the school. The traffic isn't that bad. I commute right past it at peak traffic. Is their traffic? Yes. But, it's less than some other areas in the DMV. Plus they are increasing buses, bike lanes, etc.

And it's really not dead on the weekends anymore. The city has put in some new breweries (Chubby Squirrel, Ornery, High Side), there are old standbys like Auld Shabeen, and some other decent restaurants. We were just out in the "city" a few weeks ago and all of these places were packed. If you mean no dance places as the equivalent of "dead", you may be right. But that isn't my scene these days.

Excuse the grammar mistakes.

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No one is going to GM for an authentic college experience. It’s acoss the street from a crappy strip mall and in boring Fairfax city.

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The “Ugliest Campus Ever” lists exist. GMU has never made such a list as far as I’m aware.
I’ve been to the campus many many times and yes, there’s been tons of construction but that’s a good thing, and doesn’t make it “industrial.” WTH?

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Anonymous wrote:For $6000 per semester, it’s beautiful. We love!

It’s the perfect place for the right candidates. There’s a school for everyone.

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OP must be drunk. What power plants. Are you sure you weren't up in NJ?

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Anonymous wrote:Worst campus in DC area.

UMD is not nice. American is not nice. Georgetown? No.

What's wrong with UMD? Perfectly average state college campus.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow. Toured and was surprised by the industrial area around the campus. Do you think that impacts applications? My DS was totally turned off.

Industrial? I'm pretty sure you were at the wrong campus. GMU is surrounded by downtown Fairfax, which is cute and getting some decent restaurants, bars, etc. in it (finally), parks, residential neighborhoods, and malls that cater to college kids. It's walkable and they've been doing a lot to try to upgrade its "curb appeal." So, try again.

You think Fairfax, VA is CUTE!?! Who hurt you?