Washington and Lee University is an institution of higher learning with a profound historical heritage and outstanding academic reputation. The following is a detailed introduction about it:

Historical origin:

The school was founded in 1749 and is the ninth oldest university in the United States. Its development is closely related to two great men. One is George Washington, the founding president of the United States. In 1796, Washington donated $20,000 worth of James River Canal stocks to the school, which was facing a financial crisis. Later, the board of directors changed the name of the school to Washington College in 1813 to express gratitude to Washington.

The other is General Robert Edward Lee, a famous Southern general during the Civil War. In 1865, after the end of the Civil War, General Lee accepted the position of dean of the college. During his five years in office, he carried out a series of reforms and innovations in the school, which greatly developed the school. After General Lee died in 1870, the school name was changed to Washington and Lee University.

Academic status:

As the top liberal arts college in the United States, it enjoys a high reputation in the academic community. The school's undergraduate education is particularly outstanding, providing high-quality elite general education.

In terms of majors, economics, accounting, journalism and mass communication are its undergraduate advantage majors, and the strength of history and English majors is also strong. It is one of the few colleges in the liberal arts college that has outstanding performance in the fields of business and media.

The school also has a law school, which provides students with high-quality legal education and cultivates many outstanding legal talents.

Teaching characteristics:

Elite education model: Adhere to small-class teaching, with a teacher-student ratio of about 1:8, and nearly 80% of the classes have less than 20 students. This allows teachers to pay full attention to the learning progress and needs of each student and provide students with personalized guidance and support.

Unique semester system: The undergraduate program adopts a three-semester calendar, which is a 13-week fall semester, a 13-week winter semester, and a 4-week spring semester. The spring semester has a unique course design. Students can study a specific course in depth in these four weeks, discuss a topic with the world's top experts, and get a different learning experience from the regular semester.

Campus culture:

Honor culture: With the concept of "honor, courtesy and integrity", the honor system is the core of the school's campus culture. Students uphold the principle of honesty and will not lie, cheat or steal. This culture not only deepens interpersonal relationships, but also represents a unique pursuit of intellectual freedom.

Traditional inheritance: Some traditions laid by General Lee, such as courtesy greetings, have continued to this day, forming the school's unique cultural atmosphere.

International exchange and internship opportunities:

The school encourages students to participate in international exchanges and provides students with study abroad opportunities around the world. Students can choose to study abroad for one semester in their sophomore or junior year. The study abroad experience approved by the official website can be exchanged for on-campus credits.

At the same time, the school also provides a large number of internships and research opportunities to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practice and lay a solid foundation for future career development.

Geographic location:

Located in the historic town of Lexington, Virginia, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the campus environment is beautiful and the surrounding natural landscape is rich. The school is about 50 miles from Roanoke, 140 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, and 180 miles from Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. It has convenient transportation and provides students with rich cultural and social resources.