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Life in DC & Beyond

What I Have Learned from Friends

This story is a part of the Student Life Blog, a blog written by Georgetown students about their experiences and life at Georgetown. Bennie Chang (SFS’26) is a Georgetown Storyteller…

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Academics

Why the School of Health is My Favorite Campus Community

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Lessons and Global Perspectives from a Friday Dinner Series Abroad

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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…

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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.

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The Must-Try Budget Eats Around Georgetown

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Taking a Solo Trip While Studying Abroad: My Experience in Switzerland

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Off-Campus Study Spots Every Hoya Should Know

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A Handbook to Georgetown’s Academic Resources You Need to Take Advantage Of

Georgetown offers many academic resources to support students, but when I first arrived at Georgetown, like many, I was clueless about the resources available. Talking to my upperclassmen friends, I…

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Want to Study Abroad? Here’s What You Must Consider

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

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Life in DC & Beyond

What I Have Learned from Friends

This story is a part of the Student Life Blog, a blog written by Georgetown students about their experiences and life at Georgetown. Bennie Chang (SFS’26) is a Georgetown Storyteller…

February 25, 2026
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Academics

Why the School of Health is My Favorite Campus Community

Zoe Van Zelm (H'29) had always dreamed about working in public health and international development, making Georgetown her dream school. But for the first-year student, it's the community at the…

February 19, 2026
Life in DC & Beyond

Lessons and Global Perspectives from a Friday Dinner Series Abroad

Isabela McNeilly-Anta (SFS’27) studied abroad in Paris to expand her love for French language and culture, but her greatest lessons came from a weekly meal with students from around the…

February 17, 2026
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Campus Life, Student Experience

How I Fell In Love With Georgetown

Mariela Cruz-Suarez's (SFS'28) first year at Georgetown was filled with doubt and challenges. Now in her second year, she shares her story of how she came to love Georgetown, its…

February 13, 2026
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Life in DC & Beyond, Student Experience

3 Lessons for High School Seniors From a College Senior

As Bennie Chang (SFS'26) prepares to graduate from Georgetown, he offers a few words of wisdom for high school seniors who are about to enter the next stage of their…

January 26, 2026
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Life in DC & Beyond

Winter Blues? Not on the Hilltop

If you're feeling down during the colder winter months, Sarah Brannigan (B’28) shares how she keeps her spirits up with activities on and off campus.

January 23, 2026
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Campus Life, Student Experience

Conquering The Day: Life at a New School as a Transfer Student

Yasmin Diallo (C’28) didn't know how she'd fit in or adjust to life at Georgetown as a transfer student. Here's how she found her home as a Hoya.

January 14, 2026
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Campus Life

My Hopes for My Last Semester at Georgetown

As she prepares to graduate this May, Harnoor Sachar (SFS’26) reflects on what she wants her last semester on the Hilltop to look like.

January 13, 2026
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Life in DC & Beyond

My Favorite Winter Drinks in Georgetown

Craving a hot (or cold) drink this winter? Ashley Jeong (SOH ‘26) reviews her favorite drinks around the Georgetown neighborhood to get you through the cold months in DC.

January 7, 2026
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A Hong Kong-Arkansas Kid’s Guide to Surviving Real Winter

As someone who grew up in warm climates, Juliette Robinson (SFS’28) details her survival guide for winters at Georgetown.

January 5, 2026
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