Milz326

Hey i am deciding between a few colleges, mainly Georgetown BC and Cornell, and i hear all these positive things about each school. I was just wondering, what are some negatives about Georgetown university and for current students why didnt you like it there?

Elgguj

well as a cornell student looking to transfer to gtown, i can contribute the fact that i feel like living at cornell is like living in a bubble. i feel like we have absolutely no contact with the real world and nothing to do except frat parties.....like we're just kind of hanging out in the middle of nowhere. its a weird feeling for me.

so i can't comment on gtown...except that it's got more to do and a better city than cornell (obviously lol)...so at least between gtown and cornell you should probably be deciding based on a vibrant city vs. a laidback rural campus with a huge greek scene. theres pro/con to both of course.

sorry that totally didn't answer your question lol

kornpopz

All of the nightlife happening in all of DC is merely 4-5 blocks down from campus gates.

FYI, We have unofficial frats. SigEp, APhiO, DPhiEp, etc.

Not only is Georgetown more selective, prestigious (in my opinion), and 'vibrant', but the opportunities to get involved ON campus and OFF, are unrivaled by even the ivies (except maybe Harvard).

Now, to answer your question. Certain qualities of Georgetown I don't particularly admire are: 1. preppy 2. cliquey at times 3. choices in dining (this is promised to improve) 4. uphill walking 5. grade deflation in sciences 6. lack of an open curriculum like Brown 7. expensive 8. work hard/play hard ideology taken too seriously....can't think of more right now. hope this helps!

sophomore12

liberal arts core...

but maybe when I'm a senior looking back, I'll be grateful that they were required... but now they are just annoying liberal arts requirements

sophomore12

I personally love the preppiness...

kornpopz

The Gen Ed Req's actually helped boost my GPA. I know that through a combination of AP's and summer courses, they are relatively easy to avoid.

AFalcon10

work hard play hard

dzleprechaun

It sometimes/often seems like the administration would be much happier if there weren't any students around to get in their way of running the school. Lack of communication, transparency, etc.

applejack

"Not only is Georgetown more selective, prestigious (in my opinion), and 'vibrant',"

I've never heard anyone say that before. But, as you said, it is your opinion.

jangel86

I actually really enjoyed the liberal arts core for the most part (everything but philosophy), but it definitely lowered my GPA.

Milkmagn

Its sciences suck

mr_moggles

It's sciences do not suck. Our facilities are definitely not top of the line as other research universities might be, but the science programs here are rigorous and intensive. Best thing yet, construction for new science facilities are underway, and will definitely change the way science is looked at this school. Georgetown is also very well known for its Global Health and International Health majors, which blend sciences with its international relations studies.

vienna man

Zachary Dobbin (COL'08), a Georgetown undergraduate student conducting cancer research at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, took first place in the 2008 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Undergraduate Poster Competition at the annual meeting in San Diego.

Dobbin conducts research in the laboratory of Robert Clarke, professor in the departments of oncology and of physiology and biophysics. He was one of only ten undergraduate students to be awarded the AACR-Thomas J. Bardos Science Education Awards in 2007 for Undergraduate Students. The 2007 and 2008 Bardos Science Award winners competed in the undergraduate poster competition on April 12.
Yeah, MIlkmagn, those sciences at Georgetown must really suck.

vienna man

The AACR-Thomas J. Bardos Science Education Awards are given to foster interest in cancer research careers among the next generation of young scientists. The program is designed to enhance the education of undergraduates by providing travel support for AACR Annual Meetings, which are attended by more than 17,000 scientists from around the globe. The Annual Meeting allows young investigators to present research, learn from various educational sessions and symposia, and take advantage of mentorship and networking opportunities.

The award program is open to full-time, third-year undergraduate students majoring in science. The award provides complimentary registration for two consecutive meetings.

Milkmagn-notice howthey use the words "scientist" and "science" in the description of the award.

GoBlue81

How safe is Washington DC at night?