<p>Please keep questions related to things about being here, not those "will I get in" questions. I'll do my best to answer.</p>
<p>My D is going there for a summer program- end of July...whats the weather like, muggy, hot, pleasant, etc.</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>DC in July can be pretty brutal. Generally pretty hot, but the humidity is the killer. Fortunately, dorms have air conditioning, so its bearable.</p>
<p>okeydokey</p>
<p>how is the dorm food?</p>
<p>and for computers, D will be bringing one, how does the internet there work, and what about wireless?</p>
<p>As far as college cafeteria food goes, I would say that Georgetown is above average. The lack of variety starts to get to you after a few months, but over a summer, thats nothing to worry about. As far as computers go, when we registered at the beginning of the semester, the University provided us with media adapters and software that enabled us to use the internet. Most, if not all of the dorms have wireless, if you know where your D is living I could be more specific on that issue. In most of the classroom buildings you can also pick up a wireless signal.</p>
<p>As far as I know only Southwest quad has wireless because it is so new, Village C and Harbin def do not. I'm not sure if wireless was made avaliable when they renovated New South.</p>
<p>I have been reading an excess of mixed reviews regarding Georgetown; can you describe the intellectual/communal atmosphere? Is the entire student body closely-knit? Do students have a concern for engaging discourse?</p>
<p>New South is wireless, I just lived there for the year (best dorm ever). The typical Georgetown student is the preppy, wealthy stereotype, but the student body as a whole runs the gamut. You get every type of person there, and it leads to very interesting discourse. Very few students are politically apathetic and most are willing to voice their views, especially those in the SFS. Overall, it is an enriching experience because everyone brings something different to the table. Personally, I loved the makeup of the student body. For a school with 6500 undergrads, it feels much smaller than that and if you join an organization (such as one of the off campus fraternities) you will find an extremely close knit subcommunity within the school</p>
<p>In your opinion, what is the best type of computer to get? (I'm going to get a laptop, but should I get a PC or a Mac? BTW, I'm in the College, and definitely NOT a math or science major).</p>
<p>Sort of same question as calidan but is there a way of getting computers through the school as well? I know at a lot of places the schools offer great deals, just wondering if Georgetown has this sort of thing and if so where I can get details about it. Secondly, and I asked this on a different thread but nobody's replied yet, what is the best cell phone network in Georgetown? Does one service get better reception than the others?</p>
<p>Not really too sure, it's all personal preference. I use a Sony Vaio laptop and I love it, but I have friends that will only use Macs. As for cell phones, I can answer that definitively. Verizon is by far the best, even getting reception in the metro.</p>
<p>Yeah, Verizon seems to be the way to go. I got my computer through Gtown in some deal. They'll send you stuff over the summer about it.</p>
<p>I'm wondering if I should change my service. I have Cingular, hate it, etc. ..it's a California number, but it doesn't matter that I have a long distance area code, does it?</p>
<p>and, do would you recommend Living Well? How's Harbin? (I've never visited campus, so I have no idea). I'm not super big on drinking/smoking, so I figured I might apply. But if I'm going to be isolated or stuck with a bunch of goody-two-shoes, maybe I need not apply? I'm a pretty laid back person.</p>
<p>Buy a MAC! They are the best! And my IBook battery lasts a while.</p>
<p>My roomate had Cingular and didn't seem to ever have any issues with it, and I would say that the majority of students keep their phone number from home, I know that I do. The Living Well program is a decision that you need to make on your own. I had a friend that was in it and she was miserable, but others were happy there. Anywhere you live, you will be able to find people that don't drink or smoke (smoking isn't really big in general on campus). I don't drink and I was in New South and absolutely loved it there and would have gone crazy if I were in the Living Well program.</p>
<p>living well is usually louder than other floors because drunk people tend to pass out in the middle of the night. although it guarantees you the best view for soph/junior/senior year if you apply. Southwest Quad 8th floor can't be beat. I'd say you'll be fine living else where. Not everyone drinks, you just need to find those people.</p>
<p>How preppy, rich, and snooty is Georgetown...does it match it's reputation? I've never visited.</p>
<p>The reputation is easily seen, but everyone that doesn't seem to match it finds their own niche and fits in. The preppy factor is definetly there, but it's not like anyone forces it on you.</p>
<p>My D is staying at Kennedy (?) dorms this summer for a program..what are they like?</p>
<p>Kennedy is in the SouthWest Quad. The dorm is new, long hallways, communal bathrooms, very clean. Rooms are what you would expect out of dorm rooms-two beds and two desks with closets and drawers. No sink in the room. Kennedy is pretty nice as far as dorms go. And oh yeah, the major plus is air conditioning, going to be thankful about that in the summer.</p>
<p>Ok this question might sound weird but i'm beach crazy... Are there any 'Not-so-far_" beach getaways near DC??? How many hours drive would that be? And are they a popular attraction or not?</p>