Just stumbled across this and have to say that the pros and cons are amazingly similar to when I was there in the early eighties! For prospective students, I would add that there is a very strong alumni network and that, because of the academic rigor, you will be very well prepared for graduate school.
Hey girl! Class of '18 alum here. I loved your video, it reminded me of why I loved W&M so much. At first, I thought William and Mary was in the middle of nowhere until I started medical school in Kentucky. It's all about perspective haha.
There's plenty to do off campus. W&M is not in the middle of nowhere. There are beaches 5 miles away, Prime Outlets is also 5 miles away, the movies are 2 miles away, Richmond road has lots of food options. Target is a 10 min drive and Walmart is roughly 20 min away. Newport News/Hampton is 30-45 min away and they also have a ton of stuff to do. Busch Gardens is a 10 min drive and Water Country is the same. Everything is an easy $10 uber ride unless you're going to Newport news/Hampton.
I’ve been looking at schools of 6000 or 7000 undergrads as a “middle-sized “ school, as opposed to say a Haverford or a Swarthmore with just over 1000 undergrads. We know several people who left schools like that because they felt just too too small
So informative, thank you! I am an OOS student on the waitlist for class of 2025, thinking about spring term guaranteed admission if I don't get off the WL. My only concern is missing orientation! Everyone I've spoken to emphasizes it a lot.
This sounds like the school of my dreams, or at least as close as it could be. Even thought I’m not close to applying to college I’m confident that I want to go into the arts (I’m currently interested in storyboarding as a career) Would you say that the art program is pretty good, especially the digital/animation side. Very informative video TY
Glad you're having a nice time of it. Sounds wildly different than the W&M I graduated from 21 years ago, except for the "small," "hard," and "grade deflation" parts. 😂 But the food was pretty good.
Hi, I just got into W&M for class of 2025 and I was just wondering if the grade deflation is true. I heard rumors about W&M having severe grade deflation and im already scared.
Grade deflation doesn't exist at W&M; I think it would go against our values. It could be that some students are surprised by the increase in intensity of work compared to their high school and get upset when they get Cs and Bs. Just do your best and don't fear the grades; it's about the experience. You'll learn something similar to this in part of orientation by Kelly Grace (Authentic Excellence).
uhhhhh lol it’s gonna be up to luck! everyone logs on at the same time and a lot of times the website crashes, so I can’t really predict! you’ll be fine, everything works out for the best:)
Use a hotspot if you can - the wifi is slow when all the first years log on at once. Have a couple tabs open in case the site crashes. Write down the CRNs (course registration numbers) for the classes you want and put them in order of priority from left to right. Also, have backup classes for your first picks if they're aren't many seats and check pre-requisites for your classes before. You can also use Coursicle to make class schedule drafts so you can plan your day with meals and clubs around that - Freshman RA
Because of the big student population though, isn’t there more culture and things to do in town? Seems like there would be more energy in the town because of all of the youth present?
Then there's my dumbass who ran from Yates to the ISC every Thursday for 8-8:30am tests/quizzes because my sleep schedule is shit and I did not like waking up early. And Yates is great. We got AC everywhere and it's adjustable in our rooms. And we don't pay extra for it.
Izak Johnson the rec center is great! It has an Olympic pool, rock climbing wall, racket ball rooms, weightlifting areas, cardio machines, and more! It’s a little bit far from center campus but it’s really nice with a lot of options:)
Just stumbled across this and have to say that the pros and cons are amazingly similar to when I was there in the early eighties! For prospective students, I would add that there is a very strong alumni network and that, because of the academic rigor, you will be very well prepared for graduate school.
Hey girl! Class of '18 alum here. I loved your video, it reminded me of why I loved W&M so much. At first, I thought William and Mary was in the middle of nowhere until I started medical school in Kentucky. It's all about perspective haha.
I live about 5 minutes away from Willams and Mary it is such a beautiful campus.
Great content. Keep it up 👍 as a perspective student I really appreciate this content!
I graduated two years ago and just saw this video to see a current students perspective, seems like it’s the same lol
There's plenty to do off campus. W&M is not in the middle of nowhere. There are beaches 5 miles away, Prime Outlets is also 5 miles away, the movies are 2 miles away, Richmond road has lots of food options. Target is a 10 min drive and Walmart is roughly 20 min away. Newport News/Hampton is 30-45 min away and they also have a ton of stuff to do. Busch Gardens is a 10 min drive and Water Country is the same. Everything is an easy $10 uber ride unless you're going to Newport news/Hampton.
W&M is like a rural city place, if you go out of colonial area there’s tons to do. Williamsburg is a big place
Honestly I love the location on w&m, and also ur like twenty minutes away from Richmond so u are close to a city.
Very helpful; succinct, bullet point presentation. Good job!
I’ve been looking at schools of 6000 or 7000 undergrads as a “middle-sized “ school, as opposed to say a Haverford or a Swarthmore with just over 1000 undergrads. We know several people who left schools like that because they felt just too too small
So informative, thank you! I am an OOS student on the waitlist for class of 2025, thinking about spring term guaranteed admission if I don't get off the WL. My only concern is missing orientation! Everyone I've spoken to emphasizes it a lot.
Class of 1963 here. Some things never change.
This sounds like the school of my dreams, or at least as close as it could be. Even thought I’m not close to applying to college I’m confident that I want to go into the arts (I’m currently interested in storyboarding as a career) Would you say that the art program is pretty good, especially the digital/animation side. Very informative video TY
Now you Americans know how we feel in england.
We getting their in modern buildings but we still have alot of old small houses
Very helpful. Thanks Gabi !!!!!
Glad you're having a nice time of it. Sounds wildly different than the W&M I graduated from 21 years ago, except for the "small," "hard," and "grade deflation" parts. 😂 But the food was pretty good.
Any idea how housing is like at the grad complex?
Hi, I just got into W&M for class of 2025 and I was just wondering if the grade deflation is true. I heard rumors about W&M having severe grade deflation and im already scared.
Nah its easy 😈
Grade deflation doesn't exist at W&M; I think it would go against our values. It could be that some students are surprised by the increase in intensity of work compared to their high school and get upset when they get Cs
and Bs. Just do your best and don't fear the grades; it's about the experience. You'll learn something similar to this in part of orientation by Kelly Grace (Authentic Excellence).
@@Sbiito Thank you so much for you advice!
I think it is more about academic rigor. Not deflation. W&M students are serious about their academics.
How easy would you say it is to get the classes you want during orientation? I'm an incoming freshman and can't wait to be on campus!!
uhhhhh lol it’s gonna be up to luck! everyone logs on at the same time and a lot of times the website crashes, so I can’t really predict! you’ll be fine, everything works out for the best:)
Use a hotspot if you can - the wifi is slow when all the first years log on at once. Have a couple tabs open in case the site crashes. Write down the CRNs (course registration numbers) for the classes you want and put them in order of priority from left to right. Also, have backup classes for your first picks if they're aren't many seats and check pre-requisites for your classes before. You can also use Coursicle to make class schedule drafts so you can plan your day with meals and clubs around that - Freshman RA
@@nereesewatson7962 i don't even know if i'm going to apply to william and mary but this is so helpful, thank you SO much!!!
@@sammy1933 No problem. You can do that for any school's course registration
Thanks so much for this!!! I am looking at William and Mary for college (#freshmanstuff😅)
Are there Asian clubs/Asian interest clubs on campus?
Because of the big student population though, isn’t there more culture and things to do in town? Seems like there would be more energy in the town because of all of the youth present?
Love this college!
Do I have a chance of getting accepted my gpa is 3.8
It's wholistic and I got in with my 1400 SAT and 3.75 UW GPA (4.15 W). I'm also in state, which makes a difference.
no city life 😭 damnnn
Girl! You just listed all cons! Where's the pros???
Then there's my dumbass who ran from Yates to the ISC every Thursday for 8-8:30am tests/quizzes because my sleep schedule is shit and I did not like waking up early. And Yates is great. We got AC everywhere and it's adjustable in our rooms. And we don't pay extra for it.
What is the campus rec center like? Is there a gym and how good is it?
Izak Johnson the rec center is great! It has an Olympic pool, rock climbing wall, racket ball rooms, weightlifting areas, cardio machines, and more! It’s a little bit far from center campus but it’s really nice with a lot of options:)
Is this a business school
Hi! Were you in state or out of state? Just for reference :)
In state!
@@gabiburgfit thank you!
Where's Martin Clunes!?!!
You’re definitely one pro of attending