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Campus Life, Student Blog

10 Best Things About Being a Hoya

  Congratulations! You have been accepted to Georgetown, one of the greatest universities in the world. There’s a lot in store for you here over the next few years, so…

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5 Pieces of Advice I Wish I Got as a Freshman

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Campus Life

Things I Wish I Knew Before Attending Georgetown

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Life in DC & Beyond

A Bucket List for a First-Year Hoya in DC

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Academics, Student Experience

How I Chose My Major in Health Care Management and Policy

Ashley Jeong (H‘26) thought she wanted to study government. But after discovering a new passion, she changed majors and schools at Georgetown to study health care management and policy.

April 22, 2025
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Campus Life, Student Experience

How I Made Georgetown Feel Like Home As a First-Year Student

Samantha Garcia (C’28) chose Georgetown even though it was 2,000 miles from home. Here's how she's made it into her own home during her first year on campus.

April 15, 2025
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Campus Life, Student Experience

My Georgetown Story: How Georgetown is More Than Just a College

A year ago, Juliette Robinson (SFS’28) didn't know if Georgetown was right for her. Now in her second semester, she's realized how much more Georgetown has become.

April 7, 2025
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Campus Life, Student Experience

What to Pack, Eat, See and Do to Have the Best GAAP Weekend Ever

Sydney Carroll (C’27) lays out the ultimate guide to help you navigate GAAP Weekend as an admitted student.

April 3, 2025
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Academics, Student Experience

‘Isn’t that School Just for Politics and Finance?’ Why I Chose Georgetown as a STEM Student

Samantha Garcia (C'28) walks through her decision to attend Georgetown as an aspiring scientist studying environmental biology.

March 25, 2025
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Academics, Student Experience

Contemplatives in Action: Why I’m Grateful for My Spring Break Pilgrimage to Spain

Luke Hughes (SFS’27) recaps his spring break pilgrimage with his Magis Immersion Seminar tracing the footsteps of St. Ignatius of Loyola through Spain.

March 17, 2025
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Academics, Student Experience

Why I Chose to Study at the Capitol Campus as a Public Policy Major

Han Li (C'27) shares why he chose to major in public policy and study at the Capitol Campus.

March 11, 2025
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Life in DC & Beyond

An Introvert’s Guide to Georgetown

Are you an introvert? Mara Goldstein (C’27) is too. Read her words of wisdom of how to navigate college and life at Georgetown as an introvert.

February 26, 2025
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Want to Study Abroad? Here’s What You Must Consider

Harrison McCarty (SFS'26) explains the top factors to keep in mind when deciding where to study abroad.

December 23, 2024
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Academics, Student Experience

Why I Chose Georgetown as an Army ROTC Cadet

Annabelle Black (SFS‘25) has always had a role model in her dad, who taught her to serve something bigger than herself. That's why she chose Georgetown and its Army ROTC…

December 12, 2024
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