The University of Mary Washington

I just completed my freshmen year at Mary Wash and I absolutely loved it! The school is small in size, but I like it because I will see at least ten people I know on the way to class or get a meal. The campus is absolutely gorgeous year round and centrally located in that it is within walking distance of the historical downtown area and only a few minutes away by car to Central Park, which is a huge shopping center which has nearly every store someone would need. I met a ton of wonderful people, and surprisingly, although I am in-state, I have more good friends that are from out-of-state. I met a ton of people through my dorm and I truly felt like they were my surrogate family. People often say that there is nothing to do at Mary Wash, but it is honestly determined by the people you know and how creative or adventurous you are. There are always parties going on- it is just a matter of knowing the right people to get the invite. DC is only an hour away and can be reached by train, the Rappahannock river is five minutes away, and Richmond is 45 minutes away. I can also honestly say that I am rarely ever bored in my classes. The professors here are great and are willing to help however possible and it's especially nice to be in small classes where you can get to know your professor. The dining hall food can get tiring and bland, but my friends and I always look forward to chicken wing Fridays! Overall, I love it at Mary Wash and I would never go anywhere else!

1st Year Female -- Class 2011

Education Quality: A+, Campus Maintenance: B+