<p>So, if I were the get the opportunity to go to Georgetown, I would be incredibly lucky as my family certainly doesn't have a ton of money. I was just wondering if any current students have anything to say about what it would be like to be a very middle class person at this particular university. Are the "rich kids" really snobby about it? Would it be hard because if unforeseen expenses? Thank you for any insight!</p>
<p>Hello! I understand how you feel as I am a student here in a similar situation. In my experience, the rich kids are not snobby at all. More often than not, you won’t know who has a lot of money and who doesn’t until you really get to know people. My first few days on campus, I was really sensitive to the issue and then I realized that everyone was really down to earth and they didn’t really know or care how much money I had to spend. That being said, the Georgetown area is pretty expensive and your friends might want to go shopping or go out to eat at places that are more pricey than you are used to. However, there are many activities on campus/around DC that are free/cheap that you can use. Also, other people on campus are understanding when I say that I don’t want to do something - everyone else is also a thrifty college student. Long story short: people here aren’t snobby about it and it’s not hard as long as you keep track of what you’re spending and know when to say no sometimes.</p>
<p>Are people generally really friendly and looking forward to know different people and make friends with others in Georgetown?</p>
<p>If you attend any elite expensive private university you be surrounded with a lot of people with a great deal of wealth. Some are modest with money, others…less so. That’s just life and it’s true at any time in your life. </p>
<p>All universities have students looking to meet new people and make new friends. You will meet more people and make more friends your freshman year in college than any other year in your life.</p>
<p>People are very friendly, especially since people come from all over the country and world. Most people only know a few other people when they get to campus, so freshman year everyone is really eager to meet other people and make friends. People here are also very diverse - I’ve met people from so many different countries and it’s not uncommon to hear many different languages being spoken on a short walk across campus.</p>
<p>I have met some snobby people here but it’s nothing unusual. I’ve also met very snobby middle class kids and very friendly ones from wealthy backgrounds. It really depends on the individual’s personality more than anything. I’m from a low-income family and I feel like I fit in just fine.</p>