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Southwestern is so small that students rarely, if ever, use their cars to get around campus; this generally means you won’t ever be late to class because you couldn’t find a parking space, or had to park too far away. Cars serve as vehicles to get out of town or to go shopping, not to get to class. Keeping that in mind, the parking situation on campus is actually pretty good, despite what whiners may say. When you only have to find a parking spot once a week, it really isn’t that big of a deal if you have to walk five minutes (and usually that’s the max you’ll have to trek from your car to your dorm). After all, it only takes 10 minutes to walk across campus! According to students, the best parking is near Lord Center or Brown-Cody.

Overall, the parking situation is pretty good, especially in contrast with UT’s. It still proves to be a hassle for some students, but most are thankful that even if they have to walk a little bit, they will always be able to find a spot somewhere on campus. There is a rumor on campus that the administration oversold parking permits, but this might just reflect the frustration of some students who do not get to park right where they want to.

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InMediaRes

'13

Psychology

3.5

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Parking Better Than in Past Years

They made the parking spots color coded (green spots for students, white for faculty/staff, and spotted for visitors). This made is much more obvious where people can park, but because of that more citations have been handed out. The school recently established some more lots, so the parking situation isn't as awful in the past, and if you bring your car on campus you will be able to find a spot relatively close and relatively quickly. Permits jumped up in price from $50 to $100 this year with the building of the new lots, but that price is better than most schools. Fines are moderate, but I have never gotten one. Because of the nature of Georgetown, it is certainly nice to have a car on campus, but not required. Many freshmen end up sharing rides with roommates and friends, but it's nice to have a car to go to Austin, to get things on your own, or to go home.

Aug 31, 2011

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nowlainr

'12

Business

1.9

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Parking Has Become a Big Issue

If you don't absolutely need your car don't bring it, carpool. There are simply not enough spaces for the amount of drivers on campus. You will most likely not be able to find a spot.

Oct 11, 2010

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bdblair

'10

Mechanics and Repair

5.0

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Need My Car

i really need my car so i can go home on the weekends.

Mar 30, 2010

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