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The Before You Graduate Bucket List at Georgetown

Whether you’re an incoming first year or starting your last year at Georgetown, there is a never-ending list of activities in Georgetown and the rest of Washington, DC,…

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What Everyone Asks Me About Studying Abroad in Italy This Summer

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7 Things I Learned My Freshman Year of College

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What It’s Like to Live in the Amazon for Three Weeks

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Why Do Hoyas Love Georgetown? Find Out From the Students Behind Georgetown Stories

Meet the Storytellers of Georgetown Stories and read on to see why they all love being a Hoya.

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Jackson’s Senior Year Bucketlist

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Guide to Georgetown Acronyms

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Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Georgetown

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Going Off Campus for the Great Outdoors

Though DC is not as dense or crowded as other big cities, it can still be a change of pace for any new student coming from a place…

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4 Essential Coffee Spots in D.C.

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The Top 6 Ways Students Get Around the City

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5 Places to Eat Off Campus Around Georgetown

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4 Tips to Help You Decide Where to Study Abroad

I have been studying in Copenhagen, Denmark, for almost a month and a half now, and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. If you can…

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How to Survive Midterm Season at Georgetown

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How to Deal with Stress and Burnout

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Classes I’m Taking as an Undeclared Student in the MSB

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Campus Life

The Before You Graduate Bucket List at Georgetown

Whether you’re an incoming first year or starting your last year at Georgetown, there is a never-ending list of activities in Georgetown and the rest of Washington, DC,…

September 15, 2023
Five girls stand smiling with the landscape of Italy behind them
Academics

What Everyone Asks Me About Studying Abroad in Italy This Summer

  This past summer, I spent five weeks studying abroad in Italy at Villa Le Balze – Georgetown’s study abroad location overlooking Florence. To share with you a…

August 30, 2023
Campus Life

7 Things I Learned My Freshman Year of College

Now heading into her second year at Georgetown, Ashley gives her advice for what every first-year should know when they arrive on the Hilltop.

August 24, 2023
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Academics, Student Experience

What It’s Like to Live in the Amazon for Three Weeks

In July, a team from Georgetown embarked on an expedition into the Peruvian Amazon. Read one student's account of a typical day in the rainforest.

August 15, 2023
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Campus Life

College Packing Essentials Not Enough People Talk About

One of the most stressful parts of starting college is preparing for the big move. Here, I’m giving you the ultimate college packing guide to alleviate some of the…

July 26, 2023
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Campus Life, Student Experience

What Georgetown is Like As a Student: A Day in the Life of a Hoya

Three Hoyas walk through a typical day in the life of a Georgetown student.

April 24, 2023
Life in DC & Beyond

Ten Go-To Lunch Spots in Georgetown for Students

Howdy Hoyas, If you’re anything like me, scouting for good food is serious business. I’m a self-proclaimed foodie, a certified Google Maps Local Guide, and a board member of the…

April 24, 2023
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Academics

4 Tips to Help You Decide Where to Study Abroad

I have been studying in Copenhagen, Denmark, for almost a month and a half now, and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. If you can…

March 30, 2023
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Life in DC & Beyond

Ava’s Ways To Relax Around Georgetown

Hey Hoyas! Happy finals season. We’re almost at the end of the semester, but unfortunately, exams have only begun. Even though this can be a very stressful time on the…

December 9, 2022
Campus Life

A Thanksgiving Personality Test To Take When You’re Too Stuffed To Move:
President DeGioia’s Thanksgiving Edition

As Americans rejoice with full tables and even fuller bellies, I spent my own Thanksgiving with Georgetown President John J. DeGioia. No matter if you were also at Georgetown or…

November 17, 2022
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