Epinions Recent Reviews for Washington University

Washington University: Washington University: A Grad Student's Tale

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:28:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author drunkrusski - I have enrolled into Washington University to pursue a Masters in Computer Science. Hence, that is where my review will mostly be coming from, although I will make other observations about the campus life that I have seen. For those of you unfamiliar...

Washington University: Wash U- My version of heaven and hell

Wed, 22 Dec 2004 01:15:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theboi83 - I am a Junior majoring in History and Poli Sci at Wash U. I love the school. I would not want to go school anywhere else. Nevertheless, Wash U is not perfect and this will not be a completely biased review. Academics: Pros and Cons Pros: - The...

Washington University: Excellent School of Social Work

Mon, 6 Dec 2004 17:40:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kadoerge - I graduated from Wash U's George Warren Brown School of Social Work with my MSW in 1992. I did not attend Wash U as an undergrad and moved to St. Louis to attend grad school. I found Wash U to be a challenging, interesting and fulfilling experience...

Washington University: Major Disappointment

Tue, 5 Aug 2003 17:40:53 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nataliyaeq - I started college at the University of Chicago. I went there for about two years before taking a little time off to decide what to do for a career. In the time that I was away, I became enamored with a man whose work keeps him in downstate Illinois...

Washington University: Ten Things You Should REALLY Know About Wash U Before Applying

Sat, 26 Jul 2003 13:27:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stlmom - 2009 US NEWS & WORLD REPORTS RANK OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS: #12 (tied with Northwestern) #1: Freshman Year Academics May Be Tough You may notice that many freshmen are pretty stressed out their first year. This...

Washington University: IT'S WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS DARN IT!

Tue, 22 May 2001 18:40:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author murphy23 - No it’s not in the state of Washington, or in DC...

ITS IN ST LOUIS!

Wash U (as we like to call it) was founded as Eliot Seminary but the board decided to turn it into a university in 1853, and they couldn't figure out what...

Washington University: A good university.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001 18:47:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jumbocutie05 - I took two courses at Washington University over the summer. I found the classes to be interesting yet not too much work. One of my teachers was a grad student, and I now understand why TAs are so hated. He wasn't very good at explaining the concepts we...

Washington University: St. Louis is to Missouri as...

Mon, 8 Jan 2001 23:28:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rhillsan - ...Chicago is to Illinois.

Many of the people I went to school with at Washington University

(yes, in St. Louis) expressed the opinion that there was nothing

to do in St. Louis. OK, it's true. I grew up there, and there really
...

Washington University: The Inside Scoop on Wash U

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 05:31:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author WashUGuy2002 -

My experience here at Wash U has been very interesting, to say the least. As an upperclassman, I've been through a lot and here's what you want to know:

Student Body

Wash U attracts some of the best and...

Washington University: Healthcare for all, even those that don't need it

Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:32:26 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author LAX2626 - Starting in the Fall of 2001, Washington University will charge all full time students $400 for health insurance. This is because there are a few students who do not have health insurance and it appears that the schools finds this to be quite a problem...

Washington University: A $30,000 education??

Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:44:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author LAX2626 - I am currently a junior at Washington University, enrolled in the Olin School of Business and also have a second major in Biology. My brother attended this school before I did. One of the great factors about this school is their financial aid, which...

Washington University: Enough junk mail to fell a forest!

Fri, 18 Aug 2000 19:51:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Pochacco - I just have one little piece of advice for all you high school juniors out there: When Washington University in St. Louis sends you their first letter with an innocent looking reply card attached to it.. do NOT send it back unless you're TOTALLY sure...

Washington University: Lien Dorm

Mon, 31 Jul 2000 13:43:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pr0fessor_pi - Freshman year I had the privilege of living in the new dorm on campus- Lien. Lien consists of 3 floors of 2 double rooms connected by a bathroom. Each floor has 2 study halls, one on each end, along with a lounge and kitchen area. The first floor's...

Washington University: i wouldnt recommend eating subway over the summer

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 16:44:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pr0fessor_pi - Wash. U has 4 main places to eat- Bear's Den, Center Court, Mallinkrodt, and Umrathskellar (the "rat"). I will briefly review each.

Bear's Den- Closest to the dorms. Bear's Den has sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, fries, and...

Washington University: ultimate frisbee

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 16:25:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pr0fessor_pi - Last year in the fall I participated in Wash. U's Intramural Frisbee League. Frisbee is a coed sport- at least 3 people of each gender must be on the field at a time. Seven people are allowed on the field at a time, and you may have as many...

Washington University: ...makes joe a dull boy

Sat, 22 Jul 2000 12:40:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ginomctien - Trite, but it’s true...Wash U students work hard, but they play hard too. In all fairness, I’ve yet to come across any organization where it’s members thought this expression didn’t apply, but I do think it’s particularly applicable to Wash. U.

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Washington University: My chancellor read me bedtime stories

Thu, 20 Jul 2000 22:52:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author orcaguy - I ended up at Wash U mainly because Duke offered me less money. However, it's not to say it was a second choice (there's a running joke at Wash U that it's everyone's "safety" school to Ivy League applications).

One of my first...

Washington University: The Freshman Dorm Experience...

Mon, 3 Jul 2000 17:07:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ginomctien - The college dorm can be a wonderful thing. A big portion of the quintessential college experience, as portrayed in movies and as perceived in popular culture, happens not in class, but in the dorms. The Wash. U. residence halls do a good job of providing...

Washington University: Freshman Dorms -- Yes or No?

Mon, 19 Jun 2000 15:51:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Delia100 - So you've decided to attend Wash. U? Now you must decide whether or not to live in a freshman dorm.

Let's look at the plusses and minuses. First the good parts of living in a freshman dorm. One big advantage is that you will have many...

Washington University: Why Did Wash. U. Suck?

Sun, 11 Jun 2000 17:25:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Delia100 - Wash. U is the only undergrad school I attended so I don't have anything else to compare it to, but overall I had a miserable experience there and was disappointed and disenchanted with academia in general.

I had hoped university would be a...

Washington University: Thank You Samudra Haddad

Sun, 11 Jun 2000 17:02:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Delia100 - The best class I had at Wash. U was in the English department.

I was an undergraduate at Washington U in the early 90's, in the architecture school (I don't know why architecture isn't listed as a possible major on epinions). Despite the...

Washington University: Quality general education

Sat, 10 Jun 2000 23:24:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vroman - I attended Wash U in the Fall 99. I dropped out after my first semester for many reasons, most of which are personal and don't apply to the school. Wash U pretty much follows the standard liberal arts format and appeared no different than others I...

Washington University: Washington University is perfect

Fri, 31 Mar 2000 19:43:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elliotgrossman - Washington University is an ideal school for anyone. It offers fantastic academic programs, a range of classes, and has a reputation as one of the most competitive schools in the country.

Washington University is situated in Clayton, a suburb of...

Washington University: Law School: Worth the Tuition?

Wed, 1 Mar 2000 22:39:53 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ldkpc - $25,000 is an awful lot to pay for tuition, so you better make sure the pay-off is worth it. In my experience it was not.

There are two factors that determine the value of law school. First, of course, is the education itself. In my 9...

Washington University: High Pressure, Great Results

Sat, 5 Feb 2000 00:04:14 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author thebuck - Wash U is a very strong school academically. From the first semester of freshman year, it is clear that a lot will be expected of you. The pressure can be intense. But the results are hard to beat...you can't fake it at Wash U.

While it has...