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The students as well as the various options to choose a specific discipline. Unlike many other schools there are different emphases in public health that are only at GW.

Everything! There is always something to do whether it is dining out, dining in, going to the theatre, museums, interesting speakers, shopping, and public transportation.

As GW is the second school of public health I have been at there is nothing I would change about deciding to come to GW. DC is a place where practical opportunities in Public Health are constantly knocking on the door.

I started at GW just a few weeks ago, but even in my introductory classes, coursework and lectures emphasize the relevance of what we are learning to current health issues, and I have always been much more interested in the applied than the theoretical. Complementing that coursework are frequent lectures and conferences, both on campus and nearby, that show how the concepts we learn in class can be - and are - used in the real world. Besides that, my experience with GW's faculty and staff has been great; I feel that everyone I've met with or talked to has been genuinely interested in my thoughts and goals and very willing to help.

It's in the middle of everything! Particularly with my policy-related classes, this is where the things I learn about in class take place, which makes it much easier to be a part of the process. There are a lot of organizations in the area that I would love to intern or work with. As much as I love California, I am seriously considering staying here after graduation because of the professional opportunities. The fact that GW is in Washington, DC was a factor in my decision to come here.

GW is a great school and I would encourage anyone to apply to SPHHS. That being said, wherever you do ultimately decide to go, make sure it's a place that fits with your academic interests and personality, and where there are extracurricular and/or career opportunities that you are excited about. It was a hard decision, but the uniqueness of GW's programs and the way they fit with my interests and goals were what motivated me to choose this school, and I don't regret it.

What I like best about the school is access. We are centrally located not only near the hub of all national politics but also a medical hub for research and various other endeavors. The opportunities for experience in any and every public health field are abundant.

Access. D.C. has just about everything for everyone. It's easy to find the niche that you fit into and to find interesting activities to partake in. Being the nation's capital, there's always something fun and exciting going on, from political debates and processes to concerts and premieres. D.C. is everyone's kind of town.

Pursue your passion. We enter the field of public health not to make a ton of money. It deals more with that drive and need to help others and make life easier for everyone worldwide and for future generations to come.