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I’m thinking about rushing next year but am wondering if I could afford it. I’m an out of state student and want to avoid any unnecessary financial strain on both myself and my parents. If anyone could share a little about the price range/ dues and other spending that comes along with rushing, pls lmk!

Hi! I'm an incoming freshmen and I'm honestly a bit lost on how all of this works... coll 100, 150, 200....huh. Do I have to take ALL THOSE COURSES FOR A PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR LISTED ON THE CATALOG (kidding. I know I don't have to. But which specific ones do i have to....what is NQR and such)??? I tried to look at people's spreadsheets but I got scared off 😞

Can someone explain how I could get ahead on making a good rough schedule, especially with good professors? I know its hard to get the courses you want, and so I want to research before hand! I just am kind of overwhelmed by everything thats out there. I really want to get ahead this summer and start getting comfortable with college coursework. I know the transition will be hard so I really wanna help soften the blow over the summer! I just feel so behind since i have no idea how course selection works, don't have any internships, etc. A long four years ahead of us hm.

My niece will start her freshman year this fall. Would like to get her a gift card for something fun and useful but I've never been to campus. Any great coffee houses, game shops, or lounges that would hit big for a nerdy, artsy girl on her first big adventure?

All suggestions appreciated.

Hi! With freshman room selection coming up, I wondered if any past/current students could share their ranking of the freshman dorms, and why?

I will be a sophomore transfer and am thinking about joining Greek life! I like being out and about but am not a huge going out person. Are there sororities that are more chill at W&M? Do they accept sophomores or not really? I’m looking forward to the community aspect but not sure:)

Question for those with experience... Move in happens on Thursday and then according to the agenda after about 7pm parents and students part ways.

The agenda for Friday last year looks very much like something we can skip and head back home. What would we be missing if we didn't attend Friday?

Edit for clarity: I'm asking this question as a parent, not as a student.

I just found out yesterday that I’ve been waitlisted for the Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.Ed. after the May 1st deadline. I am crossing all my fingers and toes that it still works out because W&M has always been my first choice. The application deadline/decision was way later than other grad programs and I ended up turning down another offer from George Mason in February because I really wanted W&M. I thought my application was competitive with a 3.9 GPA and having gotten into another super competitive program at George Mason… but alas. Anyone else in the same waitlist boat? Or got off the waitlist for this program previously? Any sage advice is more than welcome!

I'm a rising sophomore, and although I've made friends through class, my freshman dorm, and mutual friends, I was wondering which clubs are best for meeting people? My problem is that none of my friends and I are a part of the same clubs or activities. I've joined a handful of clubs, and they either rarely meet or are for networking/finding internships. My rush experience last fall was really rough, and I didn't end up joining a sorority. I was thinking about rushing the co-ed service frat (APO), because so many different types of people join. I just wanted to hear other students' thoughts on which clubs are best to join if I'm looking to meet people. Thanks!

I’m an incoming freshman and I’ve been struggling to find a roommate. I’ve reached out to a few people and I’ve made a post on one of the bio accounts but most of the people I’m reaching out to already have roommates 😭 any tips…?

Current HS Junior going to be applying to WM early decision in the fall. I am very interested in the school but I am not super confident I could get in. If you got waitlisted at WM, what were your stats? I’m hoping that I can at least get on the waitlist, because if I get waitlisted I can hopefully do the spring pathway. Also if anyone has done the spring pathway option, how was your experience?

i've been thinking about doing neuroscience either as a major or minor! does anyone have any insight into what the classes/professors are like? would you recommend taking it?

thank you so much

I'm super excited to start at w and m in the fall! I've been researching dorm options and rlly am not finding much about how each dorm is socially. Does anyone have any insights or a direction to point me in? I'm coming from LA and idk anyone yet and I'm hoping to change that! Thanks for any advice

Hey y'all,

I'm an incoming freshman about to submit the housing app form and I have a couple questions:

1. Is Barrett Hall good?
   • Specifically is it a good freshman dorm? My roommate seems pretty hype about it because the window can open and it has sinks but to me it seems geographically isolated from other freshman housing, cafeteria, and gym? Has this been a deal breaker for anyone?
2. What are the best freshman housing options in your opinion? Is proximity to other freshman halls a big factor?
3. Which halls tend to have the best bathrooms? Is hall or suite typically better? Also weird question but do the suite bathrooms get good ventilation?

Thanks in advance for all the help!

Should I go to Virginia tech or nova one year pathway to transferring to William & Mary? Gov/poly sci major (I have till may 13th to decide..)

to anyone who has taken japanese how was it?