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    Nicole E.

    I met up with my cousin, who was going to school here. She gave me the usual tour of campus and we ate lunch at the cafeteria. Hmm. Reasonably priced for students and staff. Nice campus. She loves the medical program there. It's a decent size campus and offers decent transportation for staff and students too. She seemed very comfortable and at ease. I felt rest assured she was all well on campus here.

    the Orange and the green houses..
    Christian L.

    Mixed opinions about Georgetown, but in the end it all comes down to the institution, the neighborhood and the architecture. Georgetown has classic and benevolent pasts. It's a Catholic school, therefore no idea how dated the sciences curriculums are, but I know their language, literature and social studies departments are very warmly received. Gothic seems to be the architecture of the campus grounds. Most buildings face due East, open with their grounds and parks towards the Capitol. In the winters, Georgetown is gray and comes alive during the spring time. Georgetown is on a steep hill. Expect to do much walking, hiking and all about strolling. Georgetown seems to be more insulated and closed toward the outside neighborhood, and therefore is not as 'homey' as let's say a Brown University or Harvard's Cambridge. A few restaurants and sandwich shops are scattered here and there - but to get stores and bars one has to venture down the hill to the intersections of M Street and Wisconsin Ave. This University is perched atop a long history of accomplishments and of avid learners, as well as well-known leaders and intellectuals. To me, this school has always held, just a bit too high a place of regard, given how many students are able to attend internationally, with little English. Rebel review: 4

    Friday, 18 May 2018
    Agnes I.

    This is a beautiful campus. Absolutely awesome. I came during graduation weekend in May 2018. My sister graduated from GWU the previous day (on May 17th) but I was in the Georgetown neighbourhood on Friday (May 18th) to have lunch with a friend. I was walking around the campus with my friend who went to graduate school here a few years ago. I stopped by Healy Hall to use the bathroom...haha. According to Wikipedia, this hall "is a National Historic Landmark and the flagship building of the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C." Who knew such a fun fact? How cool that I got to see one of the main buildings on campus and I didn't even know it at the time I was there (what a coincidence). While I was standing outside of Healy Hall, I felt like I was in a Harry Potter movie because the building has an old, almost gothic look to it from the outside. It looks like a castle in its grandeur state. I entered Healy Hall with a suitcase and clearly did not look like a graduate but everyone I encountered was so warm and friendly. Two people even showed me where the bathroom was. Besides being a top University, the campus is beautiful to walk around in. I almost felt history echoing through the walls as I walked inside Healy Hall. I remember peaking into classrooms as I walked down a hallway and imagined myself being a student here. It was also nice to hang out inside because it was raining outside and I was waiting for my Uber driver. I encourage you to visit the campus and admire all the beautiful buildings. Sidenote - Ahhh, I love campus buildings and school in general...haha. **** This is my 118th Yelp review overall. 72 reviews for 2018. I am aiming for 100 reviews in 2018.

    The main courtyard.
    Noah J.

    I got a master of arts degree at Georgetown in one of its less-prestigious schools (i.e. not the School of Foreign Service or McDonough Business School). The education was mediocre at best. I had some great teachers, don't get me wrong, but the curriculum was not particularly rigorous. My BA in the same subject (at a state school) was far more difficult. I thought I would be building on my prior knowledge, but alas didn't; furthermore, the cohort size of almost 50 meant I also didn't build particularly close relationships with professors or feel like the environment fostered stimulating discussions. Most of the students were foreign, which I have no problem with, and in fact was one of the best parts. Yet the large class size, the proportion of students from abroad, and the lack of structure and support in the program gave the impression the degree was mostly hawking the name for our resumes, in exchange for exorbitant fees (and for some students providing visas). My one-year program cost over $50,000 for what I would call a decent, but not stellar, education. Having researched and applied to state schools in my home state, I came away feeling like I could have gotten a better education for about a tenth of the cost (not including the expense of living in DC, one of the most expensive metro areas in the country). And yet. Since graduating several years ago I can't help but acknowledge that, indeed, having Georgetown on my resume helps. I hear "Ooooo, Georgetown" from time to time, and get the feeling I've gotten some interviews I wouldn't have without it. I had a great time going there, and loved living in DC; however, I think I would have enjoyed any master's program, and could have had fun living in other major American cities. What frustrates me about Georgetown is that I subscribed to the charade that is elite education--and it works. While I don't think I should be treated any different than someone who went to the University of Vermont, I am. And that is exactly what I paid for. So if you are thinking of applying, I'd say this: it is expensive, and the education isn't any better than somewhere else, but it works. It gives you the gravitas and credibility that comes in handy sometimes. Just like a Louis Vuitton handbag, people will be impressed by it, and will know it is a fancy brand name, but in the end a cheap tote bag holds stuff just as well and costs way less money. The campus is funny, visually. When you walk in the main entrance you are met by a beautiful scene. There is a grassy courtyard, spotted with gorgeous old trees (as long as it isn't winter). Around the perimeter are magnificent, imposing, stone buildings that make you feel as if the place is of historical consequence. Yet as soon as you leave this courtyard the rest of the builds are drab brick-and-or-concrete rectangles. The architectural style could be best described as boring (besides the business school, of course, which is a giant, modern, glass monstrosity). Thus the school is sort of like a Potemkin village. It looks very impressive at first glance, but upon further inspection is rather mundane. The same can be said of the education. Five stars for teaching me a lesson about the economics of brands, for all the fun I had, for having a nice courtyard, and for probably helping me get a job.

    Michael O.

    The student lounge located on the ground floor is very modern with an open architecture consisting of glass walls giving the lounge natural lighting. This is a great place just to eat after getting grub at vital vittles. Although, at times, especially during exam times, it becomes noisy, but that's what you would expect for a student lounge, right?

    Keiko M.

    I went there for a health event. There are not maps everywhere. I had to walk around in cold strong winds... Buildings are mix of old and new ones. Some of them like a maze. Some have way too steep and narrow stairs, which must be hard for old ppl. Many benches and chairs to relax. I got to find an information desk. They are nice and tell me directions clearly. I parked free for this event but I don't know how much it is usually. Just like the name, Georgetown shopping area is in a walking distance.

    Lunch Buffet at the Faculty Club Restaurant.
    Jash P.

    I took a taxi here from Arlington, VA. Heads up, it's about a $15 ride. The campus is gorgeous. It's not that big. Even the hills on campus were easily walk-able. I didn't get a chance to try the tour, mainly because I couldn't find the visiting center--believe me, I checked the directories, but the place that denoted visiting information was closed! It wasn't much of a big deal for me, I'd rather just go at my own pace and on my own anyways. So, the first place I found myself in was a building that housed the conference rooms and the Faculty Club Restaurant. Goodness, I felt like I was at a hotel rather than a university! Faculty Club Restaurant--it's a buffet for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I had their buffet lunch. Their clam chowder was at a great consistency with fresh ingredients! I'd have gone for more if I wasn't so full! The entrees were your traditional American food--mixed vegetables, mac & cheese--this could've had more seasoning, roast beef, green bean casserole, fried chicken, etc. They also had a salad bar--seriously, first time I had brussel sprouts at a salad bar, various olives to choose from, and a bunch of different types of cheese! However, my favorite part of this buffet was their DESSERT table. You get everything from cheesecake to cookies to pies to cakes! YUM! Ambiance: Casual--you're rubbing elbows with business people, physicians, attendees of the conference in the next door ballrooms. Personally, this is a good place, but I don't see myself eating here for lunch on a next visit. I'm just not hungry enough for an expensive buffet to make it worth my money. As you go around the campus, you pass by the fields, Business Building, Medical Center, and Nursing and Health Centers to name a few. Everyone is so courteous here, and they don't hesitate on giving you directions. They'd also take your picture if you'd ask! My favorite part of the campus was their old cathedral like buildings! Juxtapose those with numerous brick buildings, and you have the architecture of GU. Super happy I was able to check finally check this visit off my bucket list--it's been a long time coming, but it was totally worth it!

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    Tina B.

    Visited with my daughter for GAAP weekend. I love the scenery & the history of the campus. Great location near the Potomac River & Key Bridge. M St with all it's shops & restaurants are like less than 10 minute walking distance from campus. The student volunteers & staff were great & helpful. The campus is not a big campus so it was easy to navigate around. The buildings were tall & beautiful. Only at Georgetown you walk out of campus heading down O St you pass by John Kerry's residence. Healy Hall at the entrance is a beautiful building. Right out front you can catch the G2 bus heading to DuPont Circle metro. Also students, faculty, staff,& visitors can ride the GUTS bus making stops Rosslyn, DuPont Circle, & Georgetown for free. So Georgetown University is accessible by metro you just have to know how to use the system...which you can find help online or by downloading a metro bus app.

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    This maybe is my favorite place in the whole wide world. It's beautiful, interesting and fun. Love Georgetown

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    1.5 miFoggy Bottom

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