Questions About Georgetown

<p>Hey guys! I'm a recently admitted Hoya. Gtown has been my first choice for over a year now, but now that I'm accepted I'm having some doubts (I'm terrible at making decisions!). I know that the academics at Georgetown are amazing, but could someone tell me a little bit more about the social life? Since there are really no frats/sororities on campus, is there much of a party scene on campus? Or do most kids go to bars in DC? What if you're not 21? How strict are alcohol policies on campus?</p>

<p>Also, what's the student body at gtown like? I know a lot of kids come from private/prep schools, so are most students wealthy? Do kids of different economic/social/ethnic backgrounds mix well or is the campus cliquey? Is the general attitude on campus one of camaraderie and school spirit? Is there a sense of pride among the student body for being a Hoya? Do most kids have a "work hard, play hard" mentality?</p>

<p>Also, are professors accessible? How is the advising system at Gtown? How are career services?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>The social life is great, though as a freshman it helps to know some upperclassmen. There are some unofficial frats, one of which is a lot of fun. </p>

<p>There are typically always apartment/townhouse parties. The alcohol policy is always somewhat strict at the beginning of the year, but it gets very laid back after the first couple of weeks. </p>

<p>A lot of kids go to bars on thursday nights, so get a decent fake if you're interested in doing that. The bars aren't hard to get into.</p>

<p>The student body is pretty wealthy. The campus seems cliquey but most people are approachable, and the work hard play hard aspect is certainly present. </p>

<p>Professors are great, advising is great, I've never done career services because I'm not seeking a job right out of school.</p>

<p>I can honestly say that I never truly understood the phrase "Work hard, play hard" until I came to Georgetown.
There is no 'official' frat scene (thank god) although there are several unofficial ones that do a lot of stuff. I personally really like the fact that there are no frats-- to me, at least, it's made the campus seem a lot more friendly and parties waay more accessible. (i mean, I'm a guy. for girls, i guess it's a whole 'nother ballgame, a fact which makes me even more wary of frats)
But. In the place of frats, the campus organizations kind of have sprung up their own surrogate party system. The GERMS (campus EMTS), The Corp (student-owned corporation) and credit union are all pretty notorious for their parties. So, it's not about pledging/joining a frat, here, if you want to get to know people. It's more about getting involved with the school, which is something that I like a lot.
On campus parties are frequent, mostly taking place in apartments on campus or university owned townhouses, so they tend to get crowded. They are pretty strict about drinking in freshman dorms and in public places, though.
I agree with ifoldfivee's description of the student body, although I'd point out that there's a huge international population here as well. Most people here are very down to earth and very serious about basketball.
Aaand now it's time to head out for the night ;) hope this helps!</p>

<p>Thanks for the great comments and description of the culture and atmosphere at G-Town. </p>

<p>ifoldfivee's comment that "The student body is pretty wealthy. The campus seems cliquey but most people are approachable..." is pretty much the reputation/perception that I've heard about G-Town. So, is the cliquey-ness generally accepted as the norm on campus and pretty apparent among undergrads? </p>

<p>I'm also curious about the OP question about accessibility of professors. Do you get to know your profs? Are many of them adjuncts? What about class sizes? Any seminar-style or mostly lectures? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>