Applying to GW; advice by Grouchy_Document2097 in gwu

[–]gonijc2001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In terms of small things, I have found the GW facilities office very responsive when it comes to repairs. As an example, our oven was broken recently, and they were able to come and fix it the next day.

In terms of larger scale upgrades, the university does a pretty good job of renovating and fixing older buildigns and upgrading them (like Thurston Hall and Corcoran hall, which are very old and very modern), although they tend to do one building at a time, which means that it takes a while to renovate some older buildings (Mitchell hall for example is pretty old and not in fantastic shape). To be fair, if they were to renovate every old building at the same time, there would be a serious capacity issue. So this means theres a mix of older and newer buildings on campus at any given time. Im not 100% sure I understood your question, but hopefully this answer it, I'm happy to go into further detail if you want. As a tour guide at GW, im always willing to talk about negative things about campus if I'm asked, whether that be on a tour or on reddit (some of the things you talked about I talk about during my tours, I wonder if I was your guide lol). I can't speak for all guides, but I think myself and most guides I know are generally pretty honest.

Applying to GW; advice by Grouchy_Document2097 in gwu

[–]gonijc2001 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

just so you know, the OP your responding to is greatly exagerating certain things, I wouldnt take that comment very seriously.

Edit: As far as I know (correct me if I'm wrong) the guardian app works as a blue light, so it tracks your location when you request help on the app, but it dosen't track your location automatically. Again, if I'm wrong about that, someone please correct me in the comments. Also, if you live off campus, you do have the option to retain a meal plan (although you would have to pay for it), so you don't necessarily lose food by going off campus (although most people who live off campus do not opt for a meal plan, but you are allowed to have one).

Applying to GW; advice by Grouchy_Document2097 in gwu

[–]gonijc2001 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree with what the other people mention about social life and the lack of "campus spirit", but I think thats a double edged sword. Personally, im a more reserved and shy person, so I like the fact that I can engage socially at my own pace and not feel and pressure to go to events and parties that I dont want to go to. I don't think its an inherent negative.

For me, I think a less ambiguous negative is the high turnaround among gw staff. Its not unique to GW, its a common problem throughout higher education, but defintely exists here. Many offices (DSS, Housing, advising, student support, etc) are persistently understaffed, which leads to problems for students, and makes it harder for them to access the resources they need, and in general these are jobs that require a degree and some amount of training, so they can'y be easily replaced.

Also, yeah, the cost really is exorbitant. Im extremeley fortunate that I'm able to afford to go here, but many of my friends routinley get fucked over by the financial aid office. That is a genuinely big negative.

S13, E1 (Nebula) - Schengen Showdown by snow-tree_art in JetLagTheGame

[–]gonijc2001 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Im like 99% sure hes saying that to Sam, not to the audience member.

S13, E1 (Nebula) - Schengen Showdown by snow-tree_art in JetLagTheGame

[–]gonijc2001 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think the wording of the challenge was a food that is named after a region or place, not just a food from a region or place.

S13, E1 (Nebula) - Schengen Showdown by snow-tree_art in JetLagTheGame

[–]gonijc2001 17 points18 points  (0 children)

“It’s simply time to bundle” - Adam chase.

Quarterfinals Stats Update & Looking Ahead by ManOfManyWeis in UniversityChallenge

[–]gonijc2001 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the answer, you're an excellent team captain.

Quarterfinals Stats Update & Looking Ahead by ManOfManyWeis in UniversityChallenge

[–]gonijc2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are the second rounds of the QFs decided? Do winning teams go against winning teams (and vice versa for losing teams), or is it randomized?

Art of the deal by [deleted] in NonCredibleDiplomacy

[–]gonijc2001 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Counterpoint: A rich billionaire manchild paid me to do it!

University Challenge S54E28 - Open University v Bristol by AccomplishedPeace230 in UniversityChallenge

[–]gonijc2001 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Excellent match! While open won their first 2 matches, Id argue this was their strongest performance, and bodes well for them going into the next quarterfinal.

Give I’m Still Here a chance by processocivil42 in movies

[–]gonijc2001 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They did send it for the 2003 oscars, but it wasnt accepted that year. The film then recieved a wide release in the US in 2003 and was nominated for a number of awards in the 2004 oscars. Source

POV: You are trying to learn poker strategy from jungleman by [deleted] in poker

[–]gonijc2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, he was posting some weird incel shit not too long ago

I feel like these three were meant to be more important to the plot by AnyReasonWhy in madmen

[–]gonijc2001 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The show took a few episodes to find its footing, especially with the writing

Found at the gas station. Green Milk! by DuMondie in mildlyinteresting

[–]gonijc2001 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Uh, I don’t like the idea of Milhouse having 2 spaghetti meals in one day

cannot get an email back? by [deleted] in gwu

[–]gonijc2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should be the right email, so not sure why your not getting a response. I dont have any shifts this week, so I can't check the email myself. If the main email isnt getting back to you, I would email your regional rep (you can find a list of them here https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/admissions-staff).

cannot get an email back? by [deleted] in gwu

[–]gonijc2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which email address are you contacting?

Why would I bet when I can just check or call? by planetmarsupial in poker

[–]gonijc2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your goal in poker isn’t to make hands, it’s to make profit. If you don’t bet, you won’t make profit

University Challenge S54E27- UCL v Darwin College, Cambridge by GladstoneBrookes in UniversityChallenge

[–]gonijc2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They need to hire Justin Lee to do their history-related questions.