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Most People Just Bring Their Own Computer...

Almost everyone at Southwestern brings their own computer. Some people bring a printer too (I do because the professors assign a lot of readings), but it isn't necessary. The main computer lab is next to the library, and it is open 24 hours every day, but during finals week it may be difficult to find a computer, but otherwise it's often near empty. Each student has $30 dollars worth of printing allocated per semester, and if you print over $30 on Pirate Print you need to get a card that has a code to print on campus. I don't know how many people use the whole $30, but I've never reached my printing limit. I think it's a little weird they limit your printing to $30, especially since it's not even actual money from your account, just the value of the prints. Network speed is so-so, but Apogee has been relatively reliable. You have the option of paying for better internet, but I never have. If you want to connect other devices, there is a limit on that until you have to pay, and anyone who visits campus has to either use the campus public network or borrow your computer which is annoying when you have visitors.

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.