Seven semesters have come and gone, and in January, the Class of 2011 will start their eighth and final one. It is a scary thought to be leaving GW in May as “on your own” takes on a completely new meaning. For better or worse, we have all called GW our home for the last three years, and with our final one coming to a close it is hard not to reflect on your experience. For many of us, we have been involved in student organizations, joined Greek Life, and froze at the Inauguration of President Obama. We have explored DC, made new friends, taken classes that we have loved and hated, and lived in some of the finest residence halls. Whatever the case may be, something has been the impetus of your success at GW, and chances are, that same thing will be the highlight of someone else’s GW experience as well.As a senior, you have the chance to ensure that students after you have a great college experience, the same way past seniors have done for us. You can donate to the Senior Class Gift, while designating your gift to a student org, department, or scholarships and financial aid. I chose to give my gift to the President’s Fund for Excellence, allowing my donation to help the university’s most pressing needs. Through financial aid, the support of my parents, and gifts made to the university (like through the Senior Class Gift) I am able to attend GW. My friends and involvement have made my experience the best it can be, and I hope my gift can do the same for students to come.
Donate your gift to something that made your GW experience worthwhile, or donate it to help improve an area that could be better. Regardless of why or where, donating to the campaign helps ensure that future students have the same, if not better, GW experience we are all entitled to as students.
