Think for Yourself

Although grades and credits are important to students, they are clearly secondary to getting a quality education. GWU students care less about “the game” of grades and credits, and more about real understanding.

In a respectful fashion, students freely question ideas and would rather explore new concepts than simply regurgitate what they think their mentor wants to hear. Students work hard at diplomacy, not only by seeking insights into human nature from the classics, but by developing a polite and considerate disposition.

They are sometimes fiery and even passionate in their defense of ideas in class, or in filling an adversarial role in a simulation, but they are diligently seeking the maturity that comes from knowing when to push and when to pull back.

Community relations are important to aspiring leaders. Students realize that their own community is a perfect place to practice diplomacy, service and general kindness. Students and faculty are complimentary of others and seek to build bridges with those of various faiths, schools, political parties and ethnicities.

They value relationships, and many people in the community mention how impressed they are that George Wythe College students are so involved. They build relationships with other students and members of the community. They serve in various organizations, churches and even other schools.

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