ran12 wrote:GW def has one of the best quality of life compared to all law schools.
Sounds good, for sure.

What's the best cafe? Who pulls the best shot of espresso in the area?
ran12 wrote:GW def has one of the best quality of life compared to all law schools.
NZA wrote:ran12 wrote:GW def has one of the best quality of life compared to all law schools.
Sounds good, for sure.
What's the best cafe? Who pulls the best shot of espresso in the area?
Gemini Hopeful wrote:Wait, if you live in the Aston, all you really need to worry about is studying? I don't understand. Studying will be a huge part of life lol.
LttleBlakDress wrote:Hi, thanks for taking the time to answer questions! I'm just wondering about the students at GW. I'm from the west coast and I'm pretty nervous about a competitive atmosphere. (Not because I can't bring it, I just like to be bringing it in a friendly place.) How has the competitive environment been for you?
ran12 wrote:Everything said by ran12 ITT
Encyclopedia Brown wrote:ran12 wrote:Everything said by ran12 ITT
Isn't this a "1L taking questions" thread? Why don't you start an "undergrad speculates about law school" thread and take your advice over there?
Encyclopedia Brown wrote:ran12 wrote:Everything said by ran12 ITT
Isn't this a "1L taking questions" thread? Why don't you start an "undergrad speculates about law school" thread and take your advice over there?
ODBCP wrote:Encyclopedia Brown wrote:ran12 wrote:Everything said by ran12 ITT
Isn't this a "1L taking questions" thread? Why don't you start an "undergrad speculates about law school" thread and take your advice over there?
He answered questions about living in DC, commuting, and the overall atmosphere of GW; if he's wrong, correct him. Or maybe you could start a "GW 1L doesn't contribute shit but instead rags on a guy for being helpful" thread, and go talk shit over there?
ran12 wrote:I did PAD as an UG so had opportunities to meet law students through that and also through some of my classes and IM sports. Everyone I met seemed pretty down to earth and helpful. Knowing how the law professors are, I don't think they would condone ultra aggressive, tear pages out type of behavior.
Gemini Hopeful wrote:I shall elaborate on these questions, thanks!NZA wrote:Thank you in advance for helping us 0Ls with questions.
I'm also curious about The Aston:
1) Does that $1500 cover everything?
Depends on how you define "everything". It includes our utilities, cable, and heat/AC. It does not include parking, laundry, or food.
a. Is there a gym in the building?
No, but the school's gym is free and about three blocks from the law school.
b. laundry?
Every floor has one washer and one dryer.
c. anything else?
The Aston has parking, but it doesn't come cheap and doesn't include winter break.
2) Approximately what percentage of 1Ls live there?
About a fifth of the 1L class. The Aston holds just over 100 people and our class is around 500 people.
a. Apart from the Aston, where do most law students stay?
It depends on the person, where they're at in life, how much money they have, and what is important to them. I know people living in Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Columbia Heights, Cleveland Park, and Dupont. Price is dependent on both neighborhood and on metro proximity. A few people are in the HOVA.
3) Will I have to deal with bullshit? As in, does the Aston set any kind of "dorm" rules like a visitor must leave by midnight or something like that?
There is an Aston Fellow, who is our version of an RA. However, unlike RAs, he doesn't wander the halls at night busting people or anything. There's no sign-in, no visitor rule that I am aware of (and if there is one, there's no enforcement of it). The only rules I'm aware of being enforced thus far in the year: no halogen lamps/unprotected extension cords, and no drinking in the common areas (drinking in our rooms is fine).
4) How big are the apts?
This is actually more variable than one might think. I do not know the exact measurements, though samples are available on the website. I'm quite happy with the size of my apartment, though.
5) I heard the room comes with some furniture. Are you allowed to replace the bed with your own? Because it says TWIN beds are provided... isn't that the smallest size? Boo.
The room does come with some furniture, yes. And you can bring in your own bed if you like; there are people here this year who brought in their own. Just know that when you move out you'll have to have all the same furniture back in your room.
LttleBlakDress wrote:Hi, thanks for taking the time to answer questions! I'm just wondering about the students at GW. I'm from the west coast and I'm pretty nervous about a competitive atmosphere. (Not because I can't bring it, I just like to be bringing it in a friendly place.) How has the competitive environment been for you?
Encyclopedia Brown wrote:ODBCP wrote:Encyclopedia Brown wrote:ran12 wrote:Everything said by ran12 ITT
Isn't this a "1L taking questions" thread? Why don't you start an "undergrad speculates about law school" thread and take your advice over there?
He answered questions about living in DC, commuting, and the overall atmosphere of GW; if he's wrong, correct him. Or maybe you could start a "GW 1L doesn't contribute shit but instead rags on a guy for being helpful" thread, and go talk shit over there?
I'm not saying he's wrong. I'm just criticizing some of his logical leaps, like this one:ran12 wrote:I did PAD as an UG so had opportunities to meet law students through that and also through some of my classes and IM sports. Everyone I met seemed pretty down to earth and helpful. Knowing how the law professors are, I don't think they would condone ultra aggressive, tear pages out type of behavior.
But you're right--I shouldn't act like a dick without contributing to the thread. On topic: Everyone at GW is really friendly and helpful, professors and students included. The students are from all over (many from the West Coast), and I've heard that the Aston is nice, but I've never been inside. The students who live there seem to get to know each other much more quickly, which can be great if you're moving from far away and don't know anybody.
octneedy wrote:Do people usually bring cars/need cars? Just wondering b/c someone mentioned parking spots.
Teoeo wrote:octneedy wrote:Do people usually bring cars/need cars? Just wondering b/c someone mentioned parking spots.
No, cars are completely unnecessary. Great subway system.
octneedy wrote:
Thanks! btw, ur kitty tar is really cute.
Teoeo wrote:octneedy wrote:Do people usually bring cars/need cars? Just wondering b/c someone mentioned parking spots.
No, cars are completely unnecessary. Great subway system.
ODBCP wrote:Teoeo, would you say that cars would be more of a pain in the ass than they are worth?? I am now having second thoughts about bringing mine...
ODBCP wrote:Teoeo wrote:octneedy wrote:Do people usually bring cars/need cars? Just wondering b/c someone mentioned parking spots.
No, cars are completely unnecessary. Great subway system.
Teoeo, would you say that cars would be more of a pain in the ass than they are worth?? I am now having second thoughts about bringing mine... Also, I saw you went to UC-Davis... was it tough going from a college town to a big city for LS?
Also, does anybody that's considering GW do any sailing? I looked up the sailing team and it looks to be pretty young; can we still get involved as grad/law students?
To anyone that has experience with the IP program, how would you size up the backgrounds of people studying IP? Mostly engineering/sciences/etc? I studied history and poli sci; would I be at a total disadvantage when it comes to competition for jobs?
After some totally lame waitlist action at GULC and BU, I think GWU is looking like my top choice.
ODBCP wrote:To anyone that has experience with the IP program, how would you size up the backgrounds of people studying IP? Mostly engineering/sciences/etc? I studied history and poli sci; would I be at a total disadvantage when it comes to competition for jobs?
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