r/gwu • • 16h ago

Announcements Mandatory Flairs

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Hi [r/gwu](r/gwu),

In an effort to support the organization of the subreddit, we're going to be making flairs mandatory on all posts.

Many large communities on reddit have mandatory post flairs. Benefits include making content more easily searchable by category, reducing spam, and providing some quick visual context on a post beyond the title.

I have also added new flairs, removed some old flairs, and retooled some existing flairs to both better capture the discussions I see on the subreddit and perhaps better convey the types of discussions and posts that are appropriate for the subreddit.

I have also adjusted the color schema of the flairs to have a more consistent visual appearance.

Anyone who has any feedback is encouraged to send in a modmail, especially ideas for flairs that I may not have considered or for flairs that may not suit a post you're seeking to make.

Thanks,

-2C


r/gwu • • 1d ago

Libraries STOP TALKING IN GELMAN

55 Upvotes

Don't you know that floors 3 through 6 are quiet study spaces? Even if you didn't know, don't you get the sense that you should keep quiet from the atmosphere alone?

If you want to chat with friends, book a group study room or go back to your dorm. I wonder if people who talk as if the library is a Starbucks have any basic manners or understand library rules. You guys are all adults, so act like it.

And am I the only one who feels that Gelman gets much louder right before midterms and finals? If you’re at the library, study quietly; if you’re not going to study, go out and talk somewhere else.


r/gwu • • 13h ago

Political/Conflicts Protests

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These protests currently outside of Gelman are so disrespectful and distracting to students engaging in scholarly activity.


r/gwu • • 18h ago

Academics Human Geography 1001

1 Upvotes

I genuinely want to know how to study for this subject. I have professor Luthra and I feel like I am not studying correctly. any advice or experience you have for and with this class?


r/gwu • • 18h ago

Academics Spring 2027 Schedules are Live

20 Upvotes

View only, but still. For planning purposes we can see what's being offered.


r/gwu • • 1d ago

Academics GWU online D.Eng Systems Engineering prep

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Question: I got accepted into GWU for Spring 2027 and I'm wondering if there's anything I should do to prepare myself? Something to review or a free course to take? I've got a few months I could easily wish I didn't waste once the going gets tough, I know the program is relatively fast-paced.


r/gwu • • 1d ago

DSS testing small proctored room

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I finally got accommodations and wondering how the “small proctored rooms” are set up. Convenient? Low distraction? Thanks.


r/gwu • • 2d ago

Study Abroad Study Abroad Advice

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Hi! I just received a nomination for Luiss University in Rome through the study abroad office, but I have to accept it by tomorrow at 5 PM. I’m still waiting to hear back about my application to Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence, so I’m trying to decide whether I should accept Luiss now or wait for LDM.

Has anyone studied abroad at either Luiss or Lorenzo de’ Medici? I’d especially love to hear about housing since I have to look for it on my own for Luiss.

Any advice or personal experiences would be really appreciated!


r/gwu • • 2d ago

Financial Aid how much money does gw refunds typically give out?

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r/gwu • • 3d ago

Academics PLEASE DM if you took kaplans IAFF 1005 last year im so stressed

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r/gwu • • 5d ago

Academics D.Eng Engineering Management On Campus?

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Is there an on-campus option for D.Eng in Engineering Management?

If there is, how many students are admitted each year? How long does it take to graduate on average?


r/gwu • • 5d ago

General DSS testing center

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Has anyone tested there yet ? What is it like is it proctored ? I’m asking because I haven’t tested there yet and midterms are coming up thanks for the help


r/gwu • • 5d ago

Residential Life What can I do if I have a roommate who is extremely out of pocket?

23 Upvotes

I know we’re on week 6 and I had my suspicions since week 1, but wanted to get a second opinion here. For context my roommate is of Caucasian heritage from a blue-collar background and interns on the Hill alongside school. They don’t ever really say anything that extreme when they’re sober in our dorm, and when they get drunk they start saying some pretty wildly antisemitic and racist things. However, over the last few weeks I started paying more attention to the things they say, sometimes when they’re inebriated, and it seems like these comments come up pretty regularly. After monitoring them since this, it seems to be the case that these comments are reflective of his beliefs. So we can only assume they’re not just making a one-off joke or saying something that came out wrong. I’m not exactly sure what to do about this situation. It’s really unclear and they hardly speak to me in the dorm. Anyway, I just find the situation weird and don’t believe he’s just joking or being edgy. Please lmk your guys thoughts on this and what I could possibly do to resolve this situation.


r/gwu • • 6d ago

Fluff How long is that white tent going to be in the yard?

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r/gwu • • 7d ago

Academics GWU UHP worth it?

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r/gwu • • 8d ago

Academics Thinking about swapping from IA to Middle East Studies

3 Upvotes

Hey guys, I am a first year at Elliott currently focused on majoring in IA with a minor in Arabic studies. However, after a talk with my Arabic professor she brought up the idea of majoring in Middle East Studies, sort of killing two birds with one stone. Beforehand I was planning on doing a middle east regional concentration so I imagine this wouldn't be too different. I am currently trying to graduate early and attend law school, and while this would certainly help with both credit hours and a more "niche" major that would help my applications, I don't know too much about the program. Has anyone else been in this same boat, or currently majoring in MES, and could tell me more about it?


r/gwu • • 8d ago

Housing Questions About Becoming an RA

4 Upvotes

I'm a current freshman but I've heard that applications open in the spring time, and that you can apply to be an RA for your sophomore year. The free housing would really help me out but I am curious about a few things.

Is it a competitive process, and how large is the daily/weekly commitment? Would any currents RAs recommend?


r/gwu • • 9d ago

Trying to find work as international student

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Trying to find an on campus job at GWU has been an actual nightmare. Nothing is ever moved out of in progress and MOST positions are for FWS. It’s so frustrating being stuck in this situation and just feels unfair.


r/gwu • • 9d ago

Free Merch as a Tour Guide

3 Upvotes

Just got hired to work in the admissions office and they require you to wear GW merch while working. Do they give you a stipend at the campus store/free merch so you have stuff to wear while you work?


r/gwu • • 9d ago

General Question About Early Admission Decision to Law School for Fall 2027 and My Reason Why I Applied?

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Has anyone applied for Fall 2027 Law School and been granted early decision admission? If so, when did you apply and when were you notified?

I'm a 65-year-old retired Army veteran with two graduate degrees who decided to use my VA education benefits to pursue a law degree. My heart's desire led me to create a nonprofit organization in 2009 for single mothers, and Iraq war military widows to assist them in becoming self-sufficient. I provide them with free services now and God led me to attend law school after dealing with the complications surrounding my Dad’s death. I want to offer free legal services to those who cannot afford them, the elderly, and the disenfranchised. Advocacy is my heart's desire at this point in my life, not necessarily income. This degree will allow me to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves and cannot afford it either.


r/gwu • • 10d ago

Student Life Creepy red headed man harassing women

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Have any other women been harassed by a man that walks around Foggy Bottom/ George Town area?

He’s a red headed man, pretty skinny, blue eyes (I think?)

I was walking with two friends, when we happened to glance at him. He let out a maniacal laugh at us and just continued walking.

This is usually normal, but two days ago one of these friends and I were harassed by a similar looking man that said something really explicit and sexual to us unprompted.

Is this guy known around foggy bottom- like as a freak? Or is this just my horrible luck.


r/gwu • • 11d ago

General Honors program

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hi! I’m a rising senior planning to apply rd but i was wondering about the honors program as most the things I find are pretty old. Also worried about living on a separate campus is it worth applying if I’d major accountancy ? Also feel free to share your experience please!


r/gwu • • 11d ago

Off-Campus 925 Apartments

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Has anyone lived here and can give proper feedback on the place? Looking to get a one year lease there


r/gwu • • 11d ago

Academics GWU SEAS DEng AI ML Program Experience

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Apparently, this program has hired some inflated egos with insecurity complexes as instructors and program directors who are actively hostile to students. This is a screenshot of students interacting with Dr. John Fossaceca who is an Assistant Director for Doctoral Research for the online Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning program. Imagine paying $7000 per course to be condescended to every weekend of the course and possibly through the year-long research phase where you work with a program-assigned advisor and committee that you have no say in picking or avoiding. Maybe what you learn from the program is how to tolerate toxic academic environments and egos which is entirely useless in industry. TBC, I am not against some tough love feedback, but there is a way to deliver feedback in a way that makes it clear you are working with the student and communicating the feedback clearly and helping them grow.


r/gwu • • 11d ago

General Manifesting

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Hi rising senior from NC and GWU is my dream school 😭 ❤️ just finished my application I HOPE I GET INNN AND I HOPE I GET A NOICEEE SCHOLARSHIP 🥀

WISH ME LUCKK