Georgetown University

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Georgetown students live the good life, situated right on the Potomac River in the flourishing capital of the nation. They have access to internships, a bevy of cultural opportunities, and a picturesque college town, all while receiving a fantastic education. The rare students who do not truly enjoy their experience are those who financially struggle to pay the incredibly high prices and don't take advantage of the resources around them. However, hopefully the recent emphasis on fundraising will allow for more financial aid to mitigate the disparity in wealth on campus. All in all, it is a very exciting time to be at Georgetown, as D.C. grows in international prominence and the University transitions from a regional Catholic university to an international research powerhouse. 

The general culture of Georgetown can be summed up as passionate, pre-professional, and preppy. Georgetown students have a reason for choosing such a unique school. Specifically, Georgetown’s international emphasis draws students to the D.C. location over every other school from the Ivies to Stanford. Students are especially ambitious, and the school feeds their hunger with abundant opportunities and legitimate responsibility. Georgetown students independently run the largest student-run credit union and business in the nation. There is no Greek system, which means anything from the International Relations Club to the Corp can be a venue for social activity. The preppy polo culture is fed by excellent shopping around campus and M Street. Ultimately, like any other school, you will get out of Georgetown what you put into it. If you go to speaking events, attend class, and build a relationship with professors, the experience will be educational. If you want to go out on the town, shop on M Street, and root for an excellent basketball team, your time will be more of the "college experience." Georgetown provides the opportunity to forge your own path.

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