Students Speak Out On Overall Experience

“The Catholic thing is definitely something you need to think about in your decision. Do not let anyone tell you that you won't realize that the Catholic presence is there. If you're coming from a secular school, you will be surprised. I know I was. Georgetown does not allow full freedom of speech with regards to many issues because it is funded by the Catholic Church. There are crucifixes in most classrooms, the student clinic does not provide birth control for contraceptive purposes, and H*yas for Choice has to use an asterisk because they cannot be affiliated in any way with the school. There has been some tremendous progress this year with gay and lesbian issues, but there have also been some big defeats. The school is a bit conservative, which can be kind of alienating if you are not. But it also provides great opportunities for leadership and movements to bring other influences to campus.”

“Last year, I adored Georgetown 100 percent; it really is a fabulous school, overall. This year, I've gotten kind of cynical in some ways because I've done a lot with Student Government, and the administration can be a pain to work with. There is a lot of red tape to get through if you want the school to change. I'm going away for a year this semester to study abroad and clear my head from Georgetown. Some of my friends at home have complained about ‘Sophomore Slump,’ where everyone can get kind of blah with the same old dining hall food, same professors, and same friends. I do love Georgetown, but I'm the type of person that needs a change every once and awhile to keep things in perspective. I have thought of transferring, but only to a school like Columbia because I would want the Ivy Degree.”