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Why I Chose to Study Health Care as My Path to Change

Ruth Morgan (H’27) wanted to go to Georgetown to make an impact. Discover how she is using her studies in the School of Health to research health disparities in Washington,…

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Life in DC & Beyond

Overlooked Gifts: Lessons in Gratitude From a Summer Pilgrimage on the Camino

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Georgetown in the Great Barrier Reef: Being a Proud Hoya 9,750 Miles Away from the Hilltop

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My Experience With GU Politics: Conversations and Community

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I’ve Worked 3 Jobs on Campus. Here’s How to Find a Student Job at Georgetown

Finding a job on campus can be confusing and a little daunting, so here are a few ways to seek out and apply for an on-campus job!…

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As a senior, I know I can look back at my years at Georgetown and know that I made the most of the city. After all, I have…

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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.

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Why I Chose to Study Health Care as My Path to Change

Ruth Morgan (H'27) wanted to go to Georgetown to make an impact. Discover how she is using her studies in the School of Health to research health disparities in Washington,…

September 15, 2025
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Life in DC & Beyond

Overlooked Gifts: Lessons in Gratitude From a Summer Pilgrimage on the Camino

Isabela McNeilly-Anta (SFS’27) reflects on lessons in faith and gratitude on her pilgrimage of hundreds of miles walking on the Camino in Spain this summer.

September 10, 2025
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Academics

Georgetown in the Great Barrier Reef: Being a Proud Hoya 9,750 Miles Away from the Hilltop

Luke Hughes (SFS'27) reflects on his opportunity to study abroad in Australia this semester — as well as his underwater excursion studying the Great Barrier Reef.

September 8, 2025
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Campus Life, Student Experience

My Experience With GU Politics: Conversations and Community

As a part of GU Politics, Justin Higgins (C'28) has met the White House press secretary, toured national newsrooms and worked closely with an Associated Press reporter.

September 5, 2025
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Campus Life, Student Experience

What I Would Tell Myself My First Year of College: Letters from Georgetown Seniors

Four years of college can fly by. We asked three seniors to write letters to themselves as first-year students. Here's what they wrote.

August 25, 2025
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Campus Life, Student Experience

The Ultimate Guide for Students at Georgetown University

Are you a new student at Georgetown? Explore this guide for tips from Hoyas on all things Georgetown, from choosing a major to joining clubs and making your dorm feel…

August 18, 2025
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Life in DC & Beyond, Student Experience

A Pilgrimage of Hope to Japan: Practicing My Global Citizenship and Catholic Faith

Luke Hughes (SFS'27) reflects on his pilgrimage to Japan to remember the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and honor the lives lost.

August 15, 2025
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Academics, Student Experience

Inside Our Student-Led U.S.-China Dialogue in Beijing With Tsinghua University

Follow Bennie Chang (SFS'26) and Luke Hughes (SFS'27) as they take you along their week in China as part of a U.S.-China dialogue with students from Tsinghua University.

June 13, 2025
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Academics, Student Experience

My Pre-Med Journey: How Georgetown Is Preparing Me for Medical School

Harnoor Sachar (SFS'26) explains how she's used her time on the Hilltop to prepare for a career in medicine.

June 3, 2025
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Off-Campus Study Spots Every Hoya Should Know

Getting ready for finals? Juliette Robinson (SFS’28) reveals her favorite study spots when she wants to get off campus.

April 29, 2025
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