KG Duncan

Review of George Mason Review

George Mason University is one of the best univers...

George Mason University is one of the best universities in the United States, with very little in the way of competition when you look at all the facts. I attended GMU a while ago, and then went on to do some graduate work, and also earned a graduate degree from another University too. Mason's proximity to multiple major universities (Georgetown, George Washington, American, Johns Hopkins, etc, etc.) and Washington DC give it access to many of the top scholars not just in the U.S., but in the world. It has numerous winners of the Nobel prize, Pulitzer prize, and many other faculty who've been recognized as the best in their fields. The diversity of the school is almost unparalleled, and gives students direct experience with other views and ways of thinking that might only be experienced through extensive travel. It has many very active international student organizations, clubs, and events that make this a very inclusive school learning experience. To those who say it's a commuter school, I'd challenge them on the purpose, experiences, and value of a university education. Few schools have such a large number of very high calibre professors and students, and offer such a rich tapestry of opportunities. Mason is grounded in the realism of our modern world and offers its students the chance to learn, be challenged, and build lasting experiences that contribute to maturing mind and perspective, while also preparing them for future professions and contributions to the world.