Community Life

Community is one of the cornerstones of the UHP vision. We do our best to be a family— a place where you can find comfort, advice, and companionship for the long, hard journey of college. We develop that community through events, the impartation of peer advisor wisdom, and much more!

Upcoming Events

Photos From Our Fall 2023 UHP Fire Night!

On October 19th at the Mount Vernon Quad, sugar and pizza were consumed, and a good time was had! Students made s’mores and enjoyed the fellowship of friends, make sure you come out to the next UHP event, where good times never end!...

UHPers Meet NC State Honors Students!

Students from NC State University’s Honors Program visited D.C. during their Fall Break, from October 6th-9th. During their visit, they met up with students from our Honors Program to make connections, explore the city, and see GW’s campus! On Sunday,...

Celebrate National Voter Education Week with GW Votes!

October 2nd through 6th is National Voter Education Week! GW Votes will be tabling, sharing resources, and hosting interactive activities with the GW community on getting registered, navigating mail ballots, creating a vote plan, understanding what’s on the ballot,...

Join Provost Brand’s Food for Thought: AI Does My Homework. What’s the Problem?

Event Details: This event will take place on Friday, October 6 from 12 pm until 1 pm in the UHP Townhouse. This event requires an RSVP so please fill out this form to let us know you are coming! Title: AI Does My Homework. What’s the Problem? Description: With...

Breakfast with the Director (September 22, 2023)

Do you have any ideas or suggestions about the Honors Program that you’d like us to hear? Do you have any questions? Whether you’re a first-year student or nearing graduation, come join the UHP Director, Professor Kung, for a “Breakfast with the...

Peer Advisor Wisdom

UHP: How to Take Origins Like a Pro

By UHP Peer Advisor Grace Truslow Walking into one of your first college courses as a seminar style class with demanding philosophical readings can at first be overwhelming. However, origins classes offer the opportunity for you to strengthen your abilities in...

Navigating Your First Year as an Introvert – By PA Grace Truslow!

Entering college is a large life transition for everyone. As an introvert, it may seem as though many of the keys to integrating into this new and dynamic environment are held by those who are more naturally outgoing. However, you can have an incredible first year by...

Advice from the (Peer) Advisors: New Year, New You? Me Too.

With 2020 behind us and the new year just beginning, Peer Advisor Megan shares what’s on her mind and how she’s starting fresh in 2021. — I think it’s fair to say 2020 was not the year most people were hoping for. I had all these big plans, and nearly all of...

Hold on to your Holiday Spirit: Balancing Finals & Winter Festivities

Check out Peer Advisor Emma Stopek’s tips on keeping up that good ol’ holiday spirit in the midst of at-home finals and the general malaise of 2020! For as long as I can recall, December has evoked memories of sipping hot chocolate, watching Elf surrounded...

Advice from the (Peer) Advisors: Budgeting your Attention

Check out Peer Advisor Parker Blackwell’s advice on budgeting your attention and how to stay productive in these unique times. Throughout my experience with remote learning these last few months, I’ve found that without routine location changes, everything melds...

Other Community News and Resources

UHP Capstone Experiences

Prof. Kung’s “Games” capstone strikes again! Our teams successfully completed “Outbreak” (so fast!) and “The Agency” (thanks, at least, to a bit of bonus time…). Hints were most definitely used 🙂 Professor...

A UHP Internship Experience

by Katherine Rompilla, Class of 2025 As a senior majoring in political communication at GW, I knew I wanted to gain work experience in press and communications before graduation. Previously, I have been fortunate enough to intern in the House of Representatives, in...

Jade Greenberg, Spring 2024 Graduate, Reflects on Her Time as a SEAS Student Within the UHP

Jade Greenberg (she/her) is a Spring 2024 graduate of GW and the UHP. She graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Biology. During her last semester at GW, we asked Jade to reflect on her time as SEAS student within the UHP, provide details on...

Peer Advisor, Katie Phillips, Shares Her Tips For Getting Started at GW!

I began my first year scared and unsure of what to expect, but during my time here I have found friends, roles in student organizations, my passions, and had so many “Only at GW” moments. Entering your first year can be one of the most exhilarating yet confusing times...

SURE Stories: Posts and Politics

The following blog post was written by fellow UHPer and Spring 2024 SURE Award recipient, Caroline Gilmore (International Affairs, ’25). Read on about Caroline’s research and how she plans to utilize the SURE Award funding to further expand upon her experience!...