University of Washington - Seattle Reviews

  • 287 Reviews
  • Seattle (WA)
  • Annual Tuition: $40,740
90% of 287 students said this degree improved their career prospects
92% of 287 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Rene
  • Reviewed: 12/29/2016
  • Degree: Anthropology
"The UW has a lot of prestige which helps you become employed. The professors are all very helpful when you need a recommendation for continuing your education, even years later. The library system is great. It is a Research college, so its possible to get a research assistant work study position within your field of study, which also helps build your resume. Professionals from various fields come there to give guest lectures, these are highly recommended to attend. The UW also has great performing arts shows that are fun to attend. If you are undecided in major, just take a little of everything...You will find your major quickly this way."
Cara Morgenstern
  • Reviewed: 12/28/2016
  • Degree: MBA
"I really enjoyed my time at Foster! The quality of classmates, professors and program staff was excellent. The program did a great job balancing a rigorous classroom curriculum with exciting outside of the classroom opportunities. As an evening MBA student, I'd say my only suggestions for improvement would be increased scheduling awareness regarding on campus recruiting/career workshops and club activities. Given our full time jobs, a lot of the timing for career services and clubs was not feasible. Otherwise, I think Foster was amazing and I'd highly recommend it!"
Maren Fulbright
  • Reviewed: 9/30/2016
  • Degree: Social Work
"I have been so impressed with the University of Washington and particularly the School of Social Work. The faculty are extremely helpful and supportive. In my undergrad at a different school I felt like a number and no one really cared if I graduated or not but I feel like the faculty in my program want me to succeed and are willing to work with me and be flexible so I can reach my goal. My cohort is very diverse and everyone brings something different to the table. We are all learning a lot from one another. The courses are difficult but doable. I can't believe how much I am learning. I am very proud of the great reputation this University sustains and am proud to call it my alma mater."
Steph Wang
  • Reviewed: 9/25/2016
  • Degree: Biology
"I attended the University of Washington, Seattle Honors program where I double majored in Microbiology and Biochemistry. I enjoyed the rigor and challenges my programs offered me, which helped prepared me for medical school. Being a huge public research school, UW offers a lot of research opportunities to anyone who is interested in. I also loved the diversity of student populations, where I met some of my best friends. The school location is very well situated, with easy bus access to downtown Seattle and other neighborhoods. The school is essentially its own city with lots of dining and fitness options around the area. UW also has a huge and excellent gym that all students can utilize. The gym also offer fitness classes to students. There are lots of student organizations for everyone to be involved in as well. Overall, UW is a superb school that offers challenging and rewarding education in a convenient location with lots of things to do around the school."
Ismael
  • Reviewed: 9/19/2016
  • Degree: Political Science
"My degree program was excellent. Most of my professors are experimented, even though few of them are lacking experience regarding what there are teaching. Also, some of them sometimes don't really teach the reality, but they instead engage on statements of bias."
Simone Willynck
  • Reviewed: 9/7/2016
  • Degree: Communications
"At the University of Washington, Seattle I tried to fully embrace opportunities through extra curricular activities. I tried to find groups that help others and gave back to the community. My sophomore year I found Dream Project, a resource for underrepresented high school students who are applying to college and/or figuring out their next steps after high school. Once a week for two years I volunteered at Foster High School and mentored high school seniors in the college application process. This was a very fulfilling and meaningful opportunity I was able to find at the University of Washington. It not only have my a deeper insight to career paths I could be interested in but it also built a strong community on campus that I felt enhanced my experience and education 10 times more than if I hadn't been a part of it. This and so many other opportunities on campus make the University of Washington an enriching experience for every type of interest from education to aerospace engineering."
Claire Folkins
  • Reviewed: 9/4/2016
  • Degree: Communications
"The Communication department is a hidden gem at the University of Washington. The instructors provide relevant insight into the communication systems that impact our realities today and combine their extensive research and experience with open minds to work with students and develop the social solutions of tomorrow."
Rachel
  • Reviewed: 8/16/2016
"I took the Editing Certificate for people who already had their bachelors degree. This program exposed me to different opportunities in the industry. Helped me build confidence with specific skills and helped me land an internship that helped me clarify what I wanted to do with my career."
Madeline Cantu
  • Reviewed: 7/31/2016
  • Degree: Sociology
"The University of Washington's Sociology department is very welcoming and has strong instructors. There is a tight hold around what can be studied within the department though. Economics and inequality are some areas that can be studied. While I wish there were more classes targeted to my interest (Sociology of Religion and Family) it prepared me well to go onto a Master's degree."
Erin Costello
  • Reviewed: 7/28/2016
  • Degree: Biology
"The University of Washington is a beautiful school in a beautiful city. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to multiple national parks as well as urban parks. My favorites are North Cascades National Park and Golden Gardens Park. I did not have a car during undergrad which meant I biked to school and around campus everyday. The entire city is very bike friendly. As far as academics go the UW was very challenging as classes, especially intro series and basic requirements, are giant. It is hard to stay focused and engaged during a 700 person lecture. This is why I liked the UW much more after deciding my major. I was able to take smaller classes with teachers and classmates that I got to know personally."
Erin Costello
  • Reviewed: 7/28/2016
  • Degree: Biology
"The university of Washington is a giant behemoth of a school that can tend to swallow undecided freshman up. Because of this I am very happy that I found a small program (Oceanography) early on. Being a part of a small academic community at the University of Washington allowed me to take advantage of the best parts of a large research institution. Undergrads were able to contribute to cutting edge and well funded research projects. This is typical of large state schools but what was unique was my class size. Upon entering the oceanography track I had an average class size of around 25 with many of the same students. This enabled me to build lasting relationships and enjoy working together on projects. The Oceanography thesis project was an amazing experience as well. We were flown to Japan and boarded the Research Vessel the Thomas G. Thompson in order to complete a real world research project. This time at sea gave me a great hands on experience testing research questions in the field. After spending a lot of time on ships you really get to know your professors as well. They also really made this program stand out. I am still in touch with my advisers 3 years after graduating and they are still willing to write me great letters of recommendation."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 7/22/2016
  • Degree: Sociology
"I am proud to be a UW graduate- forever Husky! Despite the rainy season in Seattle, attending the University of Washington was one of the greatest experience. The professors are sincere about the students' well-being and the campus is like no other in the nation."
Julia Wing
  • Reviewed: 7/6/2016
  • Degree: Biology
"University of Washington is a huge diverse school with a niche for everyone. With research in nearly every field it gives students the unique opportunity to contribute to the learning of the world as they make the most of their own learning. University of Washington gave me many opportunities as an undergrad and set me up perfectly for my future graduate studies."
Mags
  • Reviewed: 5/31/2016
  • Degree: Sociology
"Hard to get a start in because I didn't know what I wanted to do and it is such a big school. Once I found my niche in Sociology, I absolutely loved the program and the faculty."
Rich
  • Reviewed: 5/31/2016
  • Degree: Political Science
"Very good environment for learning, very open and understanding staff and student body."
Sam Weinstein
  • Reviewed: 5/3/2016
  • Degree: Anthropology
"I would highly recommend the Medical Anthropology and Global Health program at the University of Washington. The program includes materials from multiple disciplines. The classes combine concepts from all forms of Eastern and Western medicine and cover many different opinions and viewpoints."
Matthew Heid
  • Reviewed: 4/29/2016
  • Degree: Mathematics
"I had a great experience at the University of Washington. The campus is beautiful, and dorm life is fairly typical of most four-year universities. The introductory classes are fairly large, but upper division courses are smaller and provide more individualized support."
Amy Thai
  • Reviewed: 4/27/2016
"The University of Washington is a big school for a reason. Bigger schools means a lot of opportunities. It also means that you will be challenged and be pushed to your limits. This school not only allows students to freely express themselves but also encourage students to take big risks.The University of Washington doesn't want students to be comfortable because comfort doesn't create successful and risk taking individuals. I'm glad that I went to the University of Washington. I was pushed to explore different interests and careers and I got to travel around the world. If you want a school that provides a lot of unique opportunities, go to the University of Washington."
sandy bonilla
  • Reviewed: 3/31/2016
  • Degree: Social Work
"The pros of this program is that it is ranked the 3rd best social program in the nation. The University of Washington is based on research and this will allow me to really study in depth mental illnesses and different interventions that will teach me how to work with different mental illnesses. Another pro for this school is that it is located in a diverse community that will allow me to meet new individuals from a different cultural backgrounds. UW has a great student atmosphere that will give me support through this Graduate program. I think one concern that I have is that it is 4 hours away from home and that it is in a big city that I have never gone to. I am proud of how far I have came and this will be a new chapter in my life that will allow me to empower others."
Livia Brown
  • Reviewed: 3/13/2016
  • Degree: Engineering
"The program provides a unique approach to designing technology to enable more people to use them. The school is well connected and provides ample research, lectures, and networking events. Lack of financial aid can make this program tough to pay."