Did I miss something on the campus?

<p>Hello, </p>

<p>I just recently had the chance to visit Georgetown, and I have to say that I was very dissappointed. It seemed like buildings were missing. Where were all the classrooms? One library? It seemed like most of the campus was dorms and athletic complexes. Was I missing something, or do other people feel the same way?</p>

<p>I felt that while there wasn't as much "old" architecture as I expected, it was still a great campus. It is very urban, so you have to take that into account, too.</p>

<p>I can't say that I felt that there was something "missing" on the campus, though. While it wasn't a very traditional campus, I did feel that it was "all there," in a sense.</p>

<p>There are actually 3 more libraries on campus, the medical library, riggs, and the kennedy library in Healy. Healy, WGR and ICC are mostly classrooms. I really think the campus is pretty complete. Yes, it's not a traditional campus, but I think it gives it character, it's an eclectic mix, modern/old, history/future. The cheesiness just oozes. I feel that all the construction might have thrown you off too, but that will all be done by the time you get here, or most of it. I hope. Did any of you go to Uncommon Grounds?</p>

<p>I went to Uncommon Grounds... I liked it. :p</p>

<p>I never made it to Hoya Snaxa or Vital Vittles, though.</p>

<p>I'm Glad, I work there! bEST PLACE ON CAMPUS! lol!</p>

<p>I'd say Georgetown has the third or fourth best urban campus in the country, after Penn and Columbia. I like Penn b/c it has more of a "park-like" feel, with lots of grass, benches, Locust Walk(lined w/ trees and lamps), etc. Yet it's still bisected by busy streets. So you have an urban campus that is defined. Columbia is very small, yet it is more of a "quad", with lots of fountains and open space. </p>

<p>At Georgetown, there is a little grass, but not as much as I would like. For academic buildings, there's ICC, White Gravenor, Healy, Walsh, St. Mary's, Reiss, Car Barn(for certain classes for undergrads), New North, etc. Of course you have the dorms, the main library, as well as the library on the medical campus, etc. I think the Southwest Quad added a nice piece of lawn to the campus, with a more traditional quad feel. My view is that instead of building buildings, we should have more open grassy spaces w/ walkways, etc.(ie. more space for recreation instead of just Healy and Copley lawns which aren't that big anyway). However, the construction taking place is needed, so the point is moot. Also, I think if the surrounding neighborhood was more supportive of the expansion of the campus, we would have a much more grassy, "park-like" campus, like Penn. So, I'd say the campus is pretty nice, though I think it isn't the best urban campus. It's getting better though.</p>

<p>Another benefit of Gtown's location is that although it is urban, wwe are surrounded by a peaceful naightborhood, so it's like a college town within a city. That to me is really cool.</p>

<p>I've been to Uncommon Grounds.. great place.. nothing like ordering a cold drink early in the morning.. lol</p>

<p>Well, let's see georgetown has classrooms in Healy, White Gravenor, ICC, Walsh, the Car Barn, St. Mary's Hall and even some in the residence halls. Not all our classrooms are on the immediate campus (within the gates). For example, Walsh holds many classes and its across from Wisey's. As for libraries, as said before, we have many on campus, although the big one by the steps are the main one. Also, our school in case you didn't notice is on a hill, so there's many levels to a building. When you enter the library, you're on the third floor, not the first. So, we have plenty of resources. If you don't feel that is enough, our campus is in constant construction. They are finishing the new Performing Arts center, and the new MSB building. Another thing you might not notice, we have more than one chapel, we actually have three (two are located in Copley). So basically, there's a lot at Georgetown. I've been here 2 years and I'm still discovering new things. Its about knowing where to look.</p>

<p>where do students at gtown usually study besides the lauinger library?</p>

<p>i was thinking about using the vast resources of the Library of Congress to do some studying, since Lauinger seems pretty mediocre.</p>

<p>Library of Congress has hours that aren't always great for Georgetown students. Most people "study" in the library (though it tends to become a bit of a hangout spot after a while. I prefer sellinger lounge in the Leavey Center. The classroom buildings (ICC and WGR) are usually open pretty late so sometimes students will go stake out an entire classroom too.</p>

<p>Lauinger has plenty of resources, going to the library of congress is very uneffective, by the time you get there, get settled, etc, the amount of studying you get down is really minimal. Lauinger si a good place to study, if not Leavey Center is really comfy, that's where I study. Besides that many people study in their lounges in their dorms, or in the computer labs. A lot of people go to ICC and study in office of departments lobbies, because they tend to eb very good for studying. I would recommend buying some noise cancelling headphones, they are so awesome.</p>

<p>I always find urban campuses to be far more interesting than rural ones.</p>

<p>It's not hard to make an attractive campus around endless trees and field and lakes...</p>

<p>Columbia, Penn and GTown get props for making amazing spaces within the limits of an urban environment.</p>

<p>jman...I felt the same way. When I visited GT last month, I walked on campus and thought "Is this all there is?". It was beautiful, but I was expecting more buildings. I didn't walk around the entire campus, but I really wanted to see the Riggs library. Does Riggs look as good inside as it does in pictures?</p>