<p>'m an Asian girl from California's Silicon Valley. I recently got accepted to Georgetown, CMU, NYU Stern, Emory, Umich, and USC. For my questions below, please verify the validity to each of the statements!</p>
<p>The 3 main things I mainly consider in college are:
-Job/internship opportunity
-how well I will fit in
-course hardness</p>
<p>In terms of Georgetown, I have a few concerns:
-I read quite a few reviews that said the people are very snobbish, close-minded, and superficial and the student body isn't amazing? I am wondering whether or not these were just rants of a few very unhappy people, or whether or not others think so too. </p>
<p>-Coming from my school where Georgetown is a relatively unknown, I'm wondering whether or not I will have good job opportunities (like do Finance companies think of Georgetown highly since their business isn't too highly ranked?) </p>
<p>-My current high school is 70% Asian, so I'm worried about whether or not I would fit in at Georgetown?</p>
<p>-I hear the courses here are extremely rigorous? I would like to work hard to a degree but wouldn't want all my time to be spent on studying and would like time to socialize. My definition of rigorous would be like Berkeley level?</p>
<p>I think you will find “snobbish” people at all of the top universities; while there may be some at Georgetown, it does not by any means define the student body. Most are open and welcoming to all. There is a decent amount of racial, cultural, and religious diversity at Georgetown which I think sets it apart from others. You will definitely fit in.</p>
<p>The Georgetown alumni network is also very strong; the saying “Hoyas hire Hoyas” is definitely true ( I am proof of it!) and you are truly a “Hoya for life”.</p>
<p>Courses are definitely rigorous, but students work hard, play hard. There is more than enough time for fun if you manage your time properly. Again, this will be the case at any top university, including Berkeley and the Ivies. </p>
<p>Finally, like many reviews, those that are the loudest are often the unhappiest; the vocal minority if you will. I just attended EA GAAP weekend with my S who will be attending in the fall and I can tell you the students were friendly, welcoming, and excited to welcome future Hoyas to the a Hilltop. Can’t say I’ve had the same experience at other colleges. Just a great, energetic and positive vibe. </p>