<p>I was just wondering if georgetown's academic and social culture is primarily dominated by interest in international studies.</p>
<p>I graduated from the SFS, and the academic culture in the SFS is certainly dominated by an interest in foreign affairs, but not the whole campus. I knew a lot of people in the college, MSB, and NHS that weren't into that and they were fine. I would say there is a general interest in politics though, and probably a greater interest in international studies than in other universities because of the SFS, the location, and the number of international students. As for the social culture, people do like to talk about their work/studies, but I wouldn't call it dominating.</p>
<p>There is a strong focus on international studies (especially in the SFS- the school I am also enrolled in). However, other colleges (college, MSB, and NHS) do not have the same feeling. Students on campus tend to be aware of both domestic and international issues that come with it's prime location. Of course, it shouldn't be surprising that international studies will ultimately dominate over American politics in a globalizing era.</p>
<p>Social Culture? Yes, there are wine and cheese events for students to discuss politics with prominent Jesuits and Professors, but there are also keggers and house parties where people couldn't care less. It's a college afterall.</p>