Why do people act like GMU doesn't have Eng and put all their hopes in VT for eng?

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Anonymous wrote:I’m from another part of the country, and to me they sound equal, reputation-wise. Both solid choices. Calm down.

Since you are in another part of the country, before reading here at DCUM, had you ever heard of George Mason University?

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Anonymous wrote:Oh wow! I'm a racing liberal who WAS open to DD going to GMU. I know about the law school but the whole school leans right? No thanks. Question answered, OP.

“Racing” illiberal, are you saying that you don’t want your children to be exposed to people who might have opposing views?

Not the poster but as a parent of a gay HSer, I would not feel comfortable sending my child to a conservative school. Not that he would apply. But there is a difference between opposing views and views that say my child should not exist and is an abomination. I'm surprised URM go there and it is as diverse as it is. They must be international.

Please don't apply to GMU then, if you are so gullible to take spurious and malicious insults at GMU at face value (especially from prejudiced Marylanders), that will just leave more seats for the rest of the students in VA.

Or read articles about how the Heritage Foundation and Koch has taken over GMU. You can have it. It's all yours, darling!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh wow! I'm a racing liberal who WAS open to DD going to GMU. I know about the law school but the whole school leans right? No thanks. Question answered, OP.

“Racing” illiberal, are you saying that you don’t want your children to be exposed to people who might have opposing views?

Not the poster but as a parent of a gay HSer, I would not feel comfortable sending my child to a conservative school. Not that he would apply. But there is a difference between opposing views and views that say my child should not exist and is an abomination. I'm surprised URM go there and it is as diverse as it is. They must be international.

C'mon. You surely don't believe GMU is equal to Liberty U! Yes, GMU has some conservative pockets. But, that is not what GMU is about! Like most diverse large universities, it is not a conservative place for students. I bet GMU is more liberal or accepting than VT, anyday.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh wow! I'm a racing liberal who WAS open to DD going to GMU. I know about the law school but the whole school leans right? No thanks. Question answered, OP.

“Racing” illiberal, are you saying that you don’t want your children to be exposed to people who might have opposing views?

Not the poster but as a parent of a gay HSer, I would not feel comfortable sending my child to a conservative school. Not that he would apply. But there is a difference between opposing views and views that say my child should not exist and is an abomination. I'm surprised URM go there and it is as diverse as it is. They must be international.

C'mon. You surely don't believe GMU is equal to Liberty U! Yes, GMU has some conservative pockets. But, that is not what GMU is about! Like most diverse large universities, it is not a conservative place for students. I bet GMU is more liberal or accepting than VT, anyday.

Hmmmm

https://bluevirginia.us/2019/08/george-mason-universitys-role-in-the-conservative-takeover-of-the-courts#:~:text=%E2%80%9CGeorge%20Mason%20University%20continues%20to%20be%20%E2%80%9Cground%20zero%E2%80%9D,2004%20graduate%20of%20George%20Mason%20University%E2%80%99s%20Law%20School.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh wow! I'm a racing liberal who WAS open to DD going to GMU. I know about the law school but the whole school leans right? No thanks. Question answered, OP.

“Racing” illiberal, are you saying that you don’t want your children to be exposed to people who might have opposing views?

Not the poster but as a parent of a gay HSer, I would not feel comfortable sending my child to a conservative school. Not that he would apply. But there is a difference between opposing views and views that say my child should not exist and is an abomination. I'm surprised URM go there and it is as diverse as it is. They must be international.

I don’t think of GMU as a conservative school in the least. However, it has pockets of conservative thought in economics and law. And it has an associated libertarian think tank in the Mercatus Center (located along with law in Arlington). Doubtful that many undergraduates are even vaguely aware of these. Your kid should be safe.

[Anonymous]

From the NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/05/us/koch-donors-george-mason.html

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It is true. All freshman live in the dorms. Yes, you can apply for an exemption. But space is allocated for every single freshman. This was a very big issue for upperclassmen like my DC who wanted to stay in the dorms but was kicked out to make room for the freshmen.

except for the 46% who live off campus and commute, per CDS.

https://oiep.gmu.edu/resources/student-consumer-information/common-data-set/

46% of freshman don’t live on campus.

72% graduate in 6 years.

21% undergrads are part time.


I'm not the pp you quoted
Interesting that 46% of freshmen don't live on campus--I'm curious if many upper classmen live on campus? Do many upper classmen live in nearby apartments or share a rental house?
I know at many large universities there are nearby apartment complexes that specfically cater to college students--offering things like "study rooms, " individual leases, and the standard lease terms beginning/ending at the same time as the school terms. There are even many "chain" apartment companies that have a complex at many large universiities (for example "State on Campus" has locations in Norman, Bloomington, Morgantown, Tuscaloosa, etc.) Is it like that in the surrounding areas of George Mason--where most of the nearby apartment complexes are full of college students?

[Anonymous]

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It is true. All freshman live in the dorms. Yes, you can apply for an exemption. But space is allocated for every single freshman. This was a very big issue for upperclassmen like my DC who wanted to stay in the dorms but was kicked out to make room for the freshmen.

except for the 46% who live off campus and commute, per CDS.

https://oiep.gmu.edu/resources/student-consumer-information/common-data-set/

46% of freshman don’t live on campus.

72% graduate in 6 years.

21% undergrads are part time.

I'm not the pp you quoted
Interesting that 46% of freshmen don't live on campus--I'm curious if many upper classmen live on campus? Do many upper classmen live in nearby apartments or share a rental house?
I know at many large universities there are nearby apartment complexes that specfically cater to college students--offering things like "study rooms, " individual leases, and the standard lease terms beginning/ending at the same time as the school terms. There are even many "chain" apartment companies that have a complex at many large universiities (for example "State on Campus" has locations in Norman, Bloomington, Morgantown, Tuscaloosa, etc.) Is it like that in the surrounding areas of George Mason--where most of the nearby apartment complexes are full of college students?


During the tour at Mason, they said it’s 1/3 on campus, 1/3 off campus, and 1/3 commuting. Given my son’s experience there and what I know of his friends, this seems accurate. And I’d say a good portion commuting are part-time and/or older students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh wow! I'm a racing liberal who WAS open to DD going to GMU. I know about the law school but the whole school leans right? No thanks. Question answered, OP.

“Racing” illiberal, are you saying that you don’t want your children to be exposed to people who might have opposing views?

Not the poster but as a parent of a gay HSer, I would not feel comfortable sending my child to a conservative school. Not that he would apply. But there is a difference between opposing views and views that say my child should not exist and is an abomination. I'm surprised URM go there and it is as diverse as it is. They must be international.

I don’t think of GMU as a conservative school in the least. However, it has pockets of conservative thought in economics and law. And it has an associated libertarian think tank in the Mercatus Center (located along with law in Arlington). Doubtful that many undergraduates are even vaguely aware of these. Your kid should be safe.

My concern is about faculty and admin treating him poorly and less about other students. The people with the power to grade him and make his life either positive or negative.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:


It is true. All freshman live in the dorms. Yes, you can apply for an exemption. But space is allocated for every single freshman. This was a very big issue for upperclassmen like my DC who wanted to stay in the dorms but was kicked out to make room for the freshmen.

except for the 46% who live off campus and commute, per CDS.

https://oiep.gmu.edu/resources/student-consumer-information/common-data-set/

46% of freshman don’t live on campus.

72% graduate in 6 years.

21% undergrads are part time.

I'm not the pp you quoted
Interesting that 46% of freshmen don't live on campus--I'm curious if many upper classmen live on campus? Do many upper classmen live in nearby apartments or share a rental house?
I know at many large universities there are nearby apartment complexes that specfically cater to college students--offering things like "study rooms, " individual leases, and the standard lease terms beginning/ending at the same time as the school terms. There are even many "chain" apartment companies that have a complex at many large universiities (for example "State on Campus" has locations in Norman, Bloomington, Morgantown, Tuscaloosa, etc.) Is it like that in the surrounding areas of George Mason--where most of the nearby apartment complexes are full of college students?

During the tour at Mason, they said it’s 1/3 on campus, 1/3 off campus, and 1/3 commuting. Given my son’s experience there and what I know of his friends, this seems accurate. And I’d say a good portion commuting are part-time and/or older students.

Thanks

But of the "off campus" ones--is it still a "student envornment?" If I were to visit some of the closest apartment complexes to George Mason, is it 90+% students living there? Or is it a mix of students, single professionals, families with kids, etc? It's just a different enviornment when you are a student living in an apartment complex with all other students, than when you are living in a mixed community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh wow! I'm a racing liberal who WAS open to DD going to GMU. I know about the law school but the whole school leans right? No thanks. Question answered, OP.

“Racing” illiberal, are you saying that you don’t want your children to be exposed to people who might have opposing views?

Not the poster but as a parent of a gay HSer, I would not feel comfortable sending my child to a conservative school. Not that he would apply. But there is a difference between opposing views and views that say my child should not exist and is an abomination. I'm surprised URM go there and it is as diverse as it is. They must be international.

I don’t think of GMU as a conservative school in the least. However, it has pockets of conservative thought in economics and law. And it has an associated libertarian think tank in the Mercatus Center (located along with law in Arlington). Doubtful that many undergraduates are even vaguely aware of these. Your kid should be safe.

My concern is about faculty and admin treating him poorly and less about other students. The people with the power to grade him and make his life either positive or negative.

At the other end of the spectrum is the Jimmy and Rosslyn Carter Center for Conflict Resolution. I know you indicated that this is not a school you will be seriously considering, but I don’t believe you have any reasons to expect poor or unequal treatment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh wow! I'm a racing liberal who WAS open to DD going to GMU. I know about the law school but the whole school leans right? No thanks. Question answered, OP.

“Racing” illiberal, are you saying that you don’t want your children to be exposed to people who might have opposing views?

Not the poster but as a parent of a gay HSer, I would not feel comfortable sending my child to a conservative school. Not that he would apply. But there is a difference between opposing views and views that say my child should not exist and is an abomination. I'm surprised URM go there and it is as diverse as it is. They must be international.

Please don't apply to GMU then, if you are so gullible to take spurious and malicious insults at GMU at face value (especially from prejudiced Marylanders), that will just leave more seats for the rest of the students in VA.

yeah, with that 91% acceptance rate seats are sure in short supply LOL

[Anonymous]

Because VA In-state bottom line for many people = UVA, VT Engineering, andy maybe W&M

You can comfortably tell your friends that your kid is going to UVA, W&M, or VT Engineering.

If you can't get into the above, CS is the greatest thing ever happened .
GMU CS degree will get you six figures in no time.
In reality GMU CS >>> UVA humanities

There are necessities and nice to haves.
Who cares about commuter school, college experience, school spirit, etc

Beggars are not choosers.
Just shut up, take it, and do it.
You are going to be making 6 figures in your 20s,
that's when you can come back and make fun of the UVA humanities or failed 'pre-med' kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh wow! I'm a racing liberal who WAS open to DD going to GMU. I know about the law school but the whole school leans right? No thanks. Question answered, OP.

“Racing” illiberal, are you saying that you don’t want your children to be exposed to people who might have opposing views?

Not the poster but as a parent of a gay HSer, I would not feel comfortable sending my child to a conservative school. Not that he would apply. But there is a difference between opposing views and views that say my child should not exist and is an abomination. I'm surprised URM go there and it is as diverse as it is. They must be international.

I don’t think of GMU as a conservative school in the least. However, it has pockets of conservative thought in economics and law. And it has an associated libertarian think tank in the Mercatus Center (located along with law in Arlington). Doubtful that many undergraduates are even vaguely aware of these. Your kid should be safe.

My concern is about faculty and admin treating him poorly and less about other students. The people with the power to grade him and make his life either positive or negative.

At the other end of the spectrum is the Jimmy and Rosslyn Carter Center for Conflict Resolution. I know you indicated that this is not a school you will be seriously considering, but I don’t believe you have any reasons to expect poor or unequal treatment.

GMU is not a conservative school. The faculty tends liberal like most places. The biggest initiative now is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The whole Koch Bros. thing is NOT for the overall university it is for the law school/econ dept--they don't donate to anything else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From the NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/05/us/koch-donors-george-mason.html

Gross.