<p>I haven't met anyone who is double majoring in the SFS, is that even possible?</p>
<p>What is the general feeling around campus regarding the new womens softball program?</p>
<p>Sorry if this question's been asked and it might be a naive one :o but I've heard talk that G-town seems to be largely comprised of "all the rich kids that couldn't get into the Ivies" and doesn't have a very intellectual feel. I have my doubts, but....?</p>
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Is the atmosphere more intellectual, or more argumentative? Are people more concerned with constantly re-evaluating and keeping their minds open to new ideas, or are people more concerned with defending their already prepared opinions?
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<p>I would say a combination of both argument and intellectualism. Though there are those who would vigorously defend their opinion, most of the academic conversation that occurs throughout Georgetown (at least with the first-year class) is an open exchange of thoughts. </p>
<p>I have Problem of God (THEO-001), which heavily utilizes the Socratic method, and I don't really think the course allows for someone to come in with a prepared set of opinions, and if they do, their argument bank is going to go to nil very fast. Discussions can be rapid-fire, engaging, and a "think-on-your-feet" type of conversation.</p>
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I haven't met anyone who is double majoring in the SFS, is that even possible?
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<p>I met with Dean Kaneda last Friday, and according to him: No. Reason being: All SFS majors are designed to combine the same curricular elements with a focus in a particular field.</p>
<p>We do have the certificate program, however, which serves as the equivalent of a minor.</p>
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Sorry if this question's been asked and it might be a naive one but I've heard talk that G-town seems to be largely comprised of "all the rich kids that couldn't get into the Ivies" and doesn't have a very intellectual feel. I have my doubts, but....?
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<p>For a whopping two seconds. There is certainly a great degree of intellectualism here, and there's no real aura of elitism that is spread throughout campus.</p>
<p>I'm looking for a college with a somewhat close student community. Will georgetown provide this? Do you know a many of the students at leat by face? Does georgetown have more of a small college or large university feel?</p>
<p>People talk about the Hoya family here a lot meaning that even if you don't even know someone they still support you and you will be close with many of your peers. I've been here a little over a month and recognize people everytime I go anywhere, so yes, it does have the small campus feel. But there are also enough people that it doesn't get boring and you meet new people all the time. Definitely my ideal student body size.</p>
<p>i didn't think georgetown had a communications major, but when i was requesting a transcript, there was a list of majors to choose from, and communications was on there...is it a major now?</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure there's no communications major, but then again, I have a friend majoring in physical therapy, when I was pretty sure there was no physical therapy major.</p>
<p>ok, thanks</p>
<p>Could you please elaborate on the SFS? How competitive it is to get into, how competitive it is in general, whether most students study abroad for some time, etc? Thanks!</p>
<p>can anybody answer questions about Georgetown College?</p>
<p>when compared to SFS, is it suppose to be easier to get in?</p>
<p>in the GT College, do they offer assistance for students who are considering the pre-law path?</p>
<p>thanks :D</p>
<p>SFS is incredibly competitive to get into, and once entering, you can feel the intensity of the competition. Most students do study abroad junior year, though some do stay behind. </p>
<p>During NSO, I think they held a Pre-Law information session for all schools, though I can't be too sure. If you can't find specific Pre-Law advisors in the Office of the Dean for the College, I'm pretty sure you can find it in MBNA (The Career Center) or somewhere else on campus.</p>
<p>As a student in the College, even I can second what tlaktan said- SFS kids are reallllly intense!</p>
<p>The acceptance rate for the college is actually a little lower than that of SFS (something like 19.8% to 21.2%) but nothing significant, and of course you have to consider how the qualifications of applicants to the different schools might vary.</p>
<p>And from the College website
<a href="http://college.georgetown.edu/students/current/faqs.html#law%5B/url%5D">http://college.georgetown.edu/students/current/faqs.html#law</a></p>
<p>Q: "I'm interested in going to law school. What should I study? Who should I see for advice?"</p>
<p>A: Georgetown has a long tradition of preparing students to enter the legal profession. The Law Center itself, located near the U.S. Capitol, is nationally prominent. While there is no "pre-law" curriculum, students preparing for law school should concentrate on courses that require analytic thinking and clear written expression.</p>
<p>Most students who plan to go to law school major in one of the humanities or social sciences. However, the flexibility of the College curriculum gives students in any major ample opportunity to elect courses in areas that may serve as a background for law. Students who think they may be interested in a legal career can elect courses such as Constitutional Law, Accounting and Criminology. Courses emphasizing legal research, analysis and writing are regularly offered by the Government Department. Moreover, with the increasingly international and technological scope of legal practice today, students with backgrounds in language, cultural studies and science are uniquely well prepared for law school and legal careers.</p>
<p>Students interested in applying to law school should be sure to consult the MBNA Career Education Center's web site for information on pre-law advising.</p>
<p>I'm basically an intellectual (don't like drinking much), so I was worried when I heard that there's "a lot" amount of drinking at Georgetown. I know that there aren't any fraternities, but how much of the "party school" element exists?</p>
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<p>Only on weekends. In Village A Rooftops, Townhouses, and Village B... Henle, too.</p>
<p>If you're overly concerned, apply to the Living Well floor. Zero alcohol. By default, all freshmen dorms are alcohol free... under university regulation. I've seen evidence to the contrary. Living Well (a friend of mine lives there) is completely devoid of alcohol, and would be your best bet.</p>
<p>lumber, I highly recommend applying to living well. I don't drink and am in New South, which is by design one of the more social dorms. I don't have problems making friends, but I don't want to go out with people on weekends if they're going to go to parties and get drunk...living well you have a group of kids who you know don't drink so it's much easier to have that group to go out on the weekends for non-drinking activities (of which there are plenty...movies, monuments, museums, go out to eat, people watch, or just stay in the dorm and hang out while everyone is gone!)</p>
<p>And contrary to popular belief/university regulations, there is alcohol in the freshman dorms.</p>