<p>How many hours do you study? what is your GPA? How is the workload? Is it hard? Do they have tutors or people for help? Is it achievable without being a nerd?</p>
<p>Freshman in the SFS. Also, obviously everyone is different, but here’s my summary:</p>
<p>On normal nights (when there’s just reading, short Japanese homework, and a little quiz to study for) I’ll probably do 1.5 hours of work. In the days leading up to an actual test (I have a mid term Thursday) I’ll spend 3-4 hours studying in the library. On essay days I’ll go to the library and not leave my seat for 5-6 hours (until it’s done and edited). All in all, I don’t think the workload is too overwhelming, but my pre-med friends have other things to say about that. I got an A- in Microecon last semester but Macro, even though it’s supposedly easier, is kicking my butt. I don’t really get anything, and though there is weekly recitation as well as tutoring (yes, most subjects have tutoring for free), I don’t go. If I continue doing nothing I expect I’ll end up with a B in the class, and if I start going probably a B+ or A-.</p>
<p>I consider myself a nerd, so.</p>
<p>Sophomore in the SFS…here’s my situation </p>
<p>At least 4 to 5 hours a day working/studying, including weekends. I find the workload fairly overwhelming at times, especially when I’m bombarded with multiple exams and assignments over the course of a week or two. Last semester I had a 3.9…so obviously hard work pays off. I’ve never found a tutor necessary as long as you really devote yourself to doing well, if not then there are resources available. </p>
<p>Concerning the actual rigor of the workload, I’d say its rigorous but in many ways enjoyable in that many students here, especially SFS, enjoy studying their interests and classes here certainly provide some rich learning material. </p>
<p>In regards to the nerd comment, to be honest IMO, you aren’t considering Gtown unless some part of you is a nerd. But, again, this relates to what I said above…Georgetown students like to learn, that’s why they are at Georgetown.</p>
<p>I concur with CSIHSIS in that everyone is different. This my own personal take on what I have encountered here over my first two years. </p>