Emily Karrs always wanted to give advice to the freshman class, but she wanted an outlet where she didn't have to be a disciplinarian as well. When GW Housing Programs created the house proctor program, she knew it was right for her. Last school year Karrs spent her senior year living on the ninth floor of Thurston, a place she never thought she'd ever see.
Finding the best on-campus job is easier than you think Sophomore Vanessa White used to work off-campus to help pay for her tuition. She had to take the Metro to and from her job, pay for transportation and worry about walking home late at night. With her on-campus job at Ticketmaster she does not have to worry about extra costs or safety.
Freshman year is about taking risks and getting involved. The following four sophomores had freshman experiences that went above and beyond what they expected. The intriguing sophomores reminisce about their pasts, passions and the part-time jobs they had last year.
On sultry summer nights in the District, we are all tempted to relax and get in touch with our romantic sides. On a college campus on these tempting evenings, students need to balance work, sometimes classes, and their personal life, which could culminate in catching mononucleosis for a month, whether it is with a significant other or an intoxicated acquaintance. Madonna ensures a smooth landing for an American expat BUENOS AIRES, Argentina When I got off the plane there was no one to greet me.
It was just like I had planned in fact. It's not everyday that I picked up my life and moved across the globe to an unknown land. If anything it was kind of the point.
Dorm decorating for dummies Cranking your room up a notch on the cheap Going off to college, especially if it's GW, can leave students with little cash left to start the year. Luckily, turning a bleak dorm room into a cozy home away from home (or a sweet place to party) does not have to break the bank. Just a few key items, and a little creativity are all you need to make a total transformation, said interior design professor Sheryl Sodaro-Spomer.
The ins and outs of declaring a major Senior Dana Kathrins came to GW without a declared major. The introductory courses in speech and hearing science, sparked her interest and after a dean's seminar in the subject and a sign language course, Kathrins was hooked. Choosing a major can be one of the most stressful experiences of a college student's academic career.
Emily Karrs always wanted to give advice to the freshman class, but she wanted an outlet where she didn't have to be a disciplinarian as well.
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