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.
What a privilege it was to be able to attend college at Georgetown University! From the moment I first set foot on the main campus for a guided tour, I was enchanted by the fresh air and spiritual vibe of the campus.
In addition to the atmosphere, what really attracted me to Georgetown was the emphasis placed on teaching undergraduates. Sitting in on classes (during an open house and during the regular school year), I was impressed by how much the professors had a passion for teaching their area(s) of expertise--a truly defining characteristic over other universities to which I was admitted.
At GU, the philosophy of broad liberal arts education to nurture a well-rounded individual with service to the community meshed with my core values. Plus, being a local meant that it was commutable via Metro/school bus shuttle or car ride from home. Of course, the prestige of the university and legacy of the men's basketball team certainly didn't hurt, either ;-P
As for the experience, it was an unforgettable four years of growing as a student of life and academics/research as well as a budding professional. In the College of Arts & Sciences, there was great flexibility in being able to take electives (including other schools) and major(s)/minor(s) across a wide spectrum of subjects. The majority of my professors were outstanding teachers who made their specialties come to life and relevant by bringing theories out into "the real world."
Extracurricular opportunities were diverse and the opportunity to start-up a new one (at least, during my time) was tremendous. Being a Hoya helped me to network with the heads of leaders in my field (not government, by the way ;-D) and expand my horizons I previously did not image.
After graduating, I have seen lots of improvements to the infrastructure with the building of a new arts center, athletic field, business school and science buildings. Georgetown is especially nice to visit on the weekends when parking is free in the lot under the Southwest Quad (second entrance after driving through the Canal Road rear entrance) or near the tennis courts after going through the Canal Road entrance (passing the underground parking entrances). GU is easily accessible by Metro then campus shuttle ride (Red Line to Dupont Circle, where the shuttle awaits on Massachusetts Ave near 20th St; Blue/Orange Line to Rosslyn Metro).
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