<p>Moving in/out on major holidays is a problem for international students who can not go home thousands of kilometers away, or who do not celebrate those holidays. I know that because of the number of foreign students Columbia University lets students stay even during summer if there is a prior notification. How is the situation in Georgetown in this regard? I want to transfer to SFS.</p>
<p>You can’t stay over Christmas; they close down the dorms. Over the summer, it’s possible to stay on campus, but you’ll have to pay for the privilege.</p>
<p>Wonder what happens over Christmas break if there is a GIANT snowstorm that shuts down the airport! I guess the students are stuck, like everyone else, living at the airport? I haven’t followed this snowstorm story too closely, but, since my D has applied to G-town next year I’m thinking: Gosh, what a nightmare for those poor kids, all trying to get home this weekend. (from anywhere east coast, it looks like!). Godspeed to y’all!</p>
<p>^I have no idea what are students going to do in this case. It is pretty irresponsible to dismiss everyone regardless of whether they can get away or not.</p>
<p>The exam period at Georgetown runs through Tuesday. Although some student travel plans have probably been disrupted, the dorms are still open. Storms with this much accumulation are rare in Washington.</p>
<p>I’m sitting at home right now, having already finished my exams, so I don’t really know what the situation on campus is exactly, but I think Georgetown may keep the dorms open until people can get home if the travel delays persist past Tuesday. Of course, the other big issue right now is canceled exams. Some faculty, who aren’t able to make it to campus, cancelled their exams and everyone is scrambling to figure out what to do about it.</p>
<p>^ how could faculty not make to the campus, do they have to fly or are they that far away? I dont understand…</p>
<p>Most of the faculty do not live on campus. Washington is not equipped to deal with this much snow. Roads were not drivable and most have still not been plowed. There is really no public transportation to the Georgetown area. My son lives off campus and had a heck of a time trudging through the snow on Saturday evening to go over to see the basketball game on campus. I’m not surprised some faculty could not make it in to give their exam.</p>
<p>My mom lived in DC for a while and said in the rare occasions when they used to get just a few inches of snow, the city freaked out and basically shut down. I can’t imagine what they’re doing over 2+ feet!</p>
<p>It rarely snows that much, especially in DC. I know people - especially internationals - had a problem with flights and some didn’t leave until yesterday or even today. I know that over break, they offer a listing to hostels, hotels, and other short-term living options for international students who can’t or don’t want to go home.</p>
<p>Georgetown housing sent out an email that stated that anyone who would not be able to get out by noon on Wednesday (when the dorms closed), simply needed to email them and they would figure out some kind of housing for them until they could get out. Despite typically being inept and unqualified for their jobs, Georgetown housing is at least compassionate and kind.</p>