Location, location, location...
During my travels to Korea and China, I spoke with hundreds of prospective international applicants who did not know where George Mason University was located, what kind of weather we enjoy, or in what kind of city we are located. All of these questions are practical in nature and made me realize how important this information is for someone making the choice to go to school in another country. This BLOG will hopefully clarify some of these issues. Enjoy the Q&A and let SPP know if you have further questions.
1: Where is the School of Public Policy located?
Specifically, SPP is located on George Mason's Arlington, Virginia campus. We are a 10-minute drive or a 30 minute metro-ride into Washington, D.C. and approximately a 30-45 minute drive, depending on traffic, to George Mason's main campus located in Fairfax, Virginia. The cities of Arlington and Fairfax are both located in the northern part of the state of Virginia.
Generally, the state of Virginia is located on the Atlantic coast of the United States, not far from Pennsylvania or New York.
2: What is the weather like in Northern Virginia?
We are lucky to enjoy all four seasons (summer, fall, winter, and spring) with no season being overly harsh in temperature. In January the average temperature can range from 19 to 45 (Fahrenheit) or -7.2 to 7 (Celsius). In July the average temperature can range from 61 to 86 (Fahrenheit) or 16.11 to 30 (Celsius).
3: How easy is it to get around?
The Arlington campus is metro-accessible, as we are only one block away from the nearest metro station. With 5 major subway lines and a very good city bus system, this is a city that is easy to get around without having a vehicle.
4: What type of housing do you offer?
The Arlington campus does not have on-campus housing; however, it is an area that has different options for students choosing to rent. For a copy of our Arlington Campus Housing Guide, please email spp@gmu.edu. For those of you who are thinking of applying to the Ph.D. program, the Fairfax campus does offer graduate student housing but it is limited and since some of your classes will be at the Arlington campus, you may find it more convenient to be near the Arlington campus instead of Fairfax.
5: Is Arlington, Virginia a safe place to live?
Safety is a number one priority at all of George Mason University's campuses. We have our own police officers at each campus who are committed to safety and crime prevention. As stated previously, the School of Public Policy is close to Washington, D.C., which is a large city but also considered to be a fairly safe city; however, it is always good to be alert and aware of your surroundings when off-campus.
Tennille Haegele
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
1: Where is the School of Public Policy located?
Specifically, SPP is located on George Mason's Arlington, Virginia campus. We are a 10-minute drive or a 30 minute metro-ride into Washington, D.C. and approximately a 30-45 minute drive, depending on traffic, to George Mason's main campus located in Fairfax, Virginia. The cities of Arlington and Fairfax are both located in the northern part of the state of Virginia.
Generally, the state of Virginia is located on the Atlantic coast of the United States, not far from Pennsylvania or New York.
2: What is the weather like in Northern Virginia?
We are lucky to enjoy all four seasons (summer, fall, winter, and spring) with no season being overly harsh in temperature. In January the average temperature can range from 19 to 45 (Fahrenheit) or -7.2 to 7 (Celsius). In July the average temperature can range from 61 to 86 (Fahrenheit) or 16.11 to 30 (Celsius).
3: How easy is it to get around?
The Arlington campus is metro-accessible, as we are only one block away from the nearest metro station. With 5 major subway lines and a very good city bus system, this is a city that is easy to get around without having a vehicle.
4: What type of housing do you offer?
The Arlington campus does not have on-campus housing; however, it is an area that has different options for students choosing to rent. For a copy of our Arlington Campus Housing Guide, please email spp@gmu.edu. For those of you who are thinking of applying to the Ph.D. program, the Fairfax campus does offer graduate student housing but it is limited and since some of your classes will be at the Arlington campus, you may find it more convenient to be near the Arlington campus instead of Fairfax.
5: Is Arlington, Virginia a safe place to live?
Safety is a number one priority at all of George Mason University's campuses. We have our own police officers at each campus who are committed to safety and crime prevention. As stated previously, the School of Public Policy is close to Washington, D.C., which is a large city but also considered to be a fairly safe city; however, it is always good to be alert and aware of your surroundings when off-campus.
Tennille Haegele
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
posted by School of Public Policy at
11:47 AM
1 Comments:
I lived in Arlington for 4 years. There are so bad areas but overall, it is a very safe place to live. Also very convenient as it is right next to Washington
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