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The Brookland neighborhood, where the University is located, barely makes the grade. There has been a history of crime in the area, with the unfortunate, yet perpetual feeling that things are never 100 percent safe. This notion is supported by the fact that on every street corner there is a patrol car monitoring the area. Aesthetically, Brookland is nothing special. It can look a little desolate at times, with not much to do but walk. There is a CVS, 7-Eleven, and a slew of take-out restaurants and mediocre bars, but that’s about it.

But the bigger picture is a whole other animal. Washington, DC is an incredible city for a college student. The Metro makes mobility so easy and affordable that there is no excuse for anyone to stay in at any given point of the day (well, maybe to do homework). The monuments, museums, and historical elements galore make the city so interesting and engaging. In addition, it truly is a beautiful city, whether you stroll down the National Mall with the Washington Monument or U.S. Capitol as eye candy or shop in Georgetown or Dupont Circle, with colorful brick architecture and New England-esqe atmosphere. DC is both commercially and aesthetically pleasing.

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aem2020

Psychology '16

5.0

A+

Center of the World

Catholic U is in Washington D.C., the center of government and law, a great center of arts and humanities, and a social hub for the world community here. The campus is minutes from museums, government buildings, food and dining and recreation with our own Metro stop on campus. Beautiful campus, ideal location and connection to the vital life of the city. The small student body is tightly knit and professors personal and great! Sport programs are strong and supported and campus life is the best.

Apr 22, 2012

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glettera

Sport and Fitness Management '15

2.3

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Ehh

The city of brookland is not the most appealing. When leaving campus you dont really want to be alone and thats due to the fact that the area surrounding school can be potentially dangerous in all honesty this part of DC is pretty s****y.

Mar 13, 2012

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cuastudent

Journalism '15

3.5

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Brookland

Brookland is not the nicest area to be walking around in in DC. Of course DC has so much to offer, but in the immediate area around Catholic, I wouldn't want to be walking around alone. There are frequent updates about armed robberies, and the like. That being said, despite often walking around that area at night on the weekends (to get to different parties) I've never run into anything I'd be worried about, not have I had good reason to feel unsafe.

Feb 13, 2012

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