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Hello fellow Californians! My name is Esha and I’m from Moorpark, a small suburb in Ventura County located just outside of Los Angeles. I’m a government and English major with a minor in history. During New Student Orientation, we, freshmen, had to wear these name badges that said our name, hometown, and school. The first question I got from people was: “Are you from the OC?” When I responded “No,” many of them seemed perplexed as if all Californians came from the OC. I proceeded to explain that OC stands for Orange County and the TV show actually, just focuses on life in Newport Beach, which confused most people even more. So, now some of my California friends and I joke about it, pretending that we’re all from the OC and are just like Mischa and Summer! But jokes aside, SoCal is a wonderful place to grow up: beautiful weather, In N’ Out burgers and shakes, beaches, the city of LA, Disneyland, and so much more! However, when I came to Washington, DC, I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the national landmarks, the quaint neighborhood of Georgetown, and the charm of the University. Even if you’re not a politics fanatic or a die-hard West Wing fan, you’ll find something here that intrigues you. The city hosts so many different types of businesses and organizations allowing many students to pursue their interests. Besides internships, you can take part in all sorts of fun activities that you can only do in DC. For example, you can go trick-or-treating at the embassies on Halloween, visit the Supreme Court and watch it in action, march on the National Mall for humanitarian causes, attend the Presidential Inauguration (in 2008!), hunt down famous people’s houses in Georgetown, or watch the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House. These are just to name a few. On campus also, we have loads to choose from. There’s GUGS (Georgetown University Grilling Society) which makes awesome burgers and was even featured on the Food Network. The Lecture Fund brings a variety of speakers to campus (i.e. Al Gore, Bill Clinton, Colin Powell, George Tenet, Joe Lieberman, etc) and GPB (Georgetown Program Board) hosts concerts and plays free movies every weekend. In addition, there are tons of community service groups: UNICEF, Breast Cancer Outreach, AIDS coalition, STAND (Students Taking Action Now in Darfur), etc. You’ll never get bored and you’ll probably never sleep!! But it’s worth every minute. And then, there’s homework to be done on top of all that. But, if you get tired of all this craziness, you can always go back home during break and relax on the beach before returning to Hoya life. So, I feel like we have the best of both worlds. Anyways, if you have any questions, feel free to email me. Hoya Saxa!
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Hey guys! My name is Danielle Villalovos and I am a senior in the College with a double major in English and Government and a minor in Music. I am from Bakersfield, CA, just north of LA, but I am truly a southern California girl. Although I sometimes find myself missing the California sunshine, I couldn't be happier with my decision to attend Georgetown. I have had more amazing experiences than I can count, and I wouldn't have been able to encounter all of those had I stayed within the rather large boundaries of California. Plus, during breaks I always have the opportunity to go back and indulge in In-and-Out burgers and amazing weather. I am the director of The Georgetown Phantoms, one of the co-ed a cappella groups here at Georgetown, and have enjoyed singing at various functions on and off campus including the US Department of State, and our own concert hosted in November, the DC A Cappella Fest (DCAF). The Music program here at Georgetown is slowly expanding, and I have enjoyed my classes and activities. I also had the opportunity to sing with the Georgetown Cabaret, which is a charity rock show that performs each year. There is a live band, that plays covers of your favorite songs, and the money all goes to DC Schools. Along that same line, community service is big at Georgetown, and I also participate in the After School Kids Program that mentors adjudicated youth in DC. There are many community service opportunities that I have observed and participated in, and you can learn all about them at the Community Service Day at the beginning of your freshman year. I currently work, as well, at Wisemiller's Deli, which you will become very familiar with if you choose to attend Georgetown. I work about 20 hours a week, but there are many students who work 8-10 hours/week, as I did during my first couple of years here. I have had the time of my life at Georgetown, and every time I ride across the Key Bridge and see the clock tower on Healy, I just feel home.There are so many things to do at Georgetown, and in the city of Washington, DC, that it is hard to not find your place. Whether it is in school activities, or in other social activities, you are almost guaranteed to find a few things (or in my case too many things) that will catch your interest. Getting involved was a key aspect to my adjustment, and made it easy to feel comfortable here. Good luck with your college search, and Hoya Saxa! If you have any questions about anything at all, feel free to email me!
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Hey everyone! My name is Jessica Mariani and I am originally from Australia, but I am now living in sunny Los Angeles, California. Even though I’ve been here in the US for 8 years now, you’ll probably still hear me speaking with a funny accent and using words like “reckon,” and “lollies,” instead of “think” and “candy.” I’m currently a Junior in the College, majoring in Government, and I honestly can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be! If you’re like me and love watching sports, you’ll have a LOT of fun going to the Verizon Center to cheer on the Hoyas! There’s also a huge range of fantastic restaurants here in Georgetown, with everything from Bangkok Bistro, to Wisey’s Deli, to my personal favorite - The Tombs. I’ve loved every single minute of my Georgetown experience thus far, and the only problem is that it’s going by so quickly. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you have about any aspect of life here at Georgetown!
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My name is Danielle Gibbons and I am a sophomore in the McDonough Schoolof Business at Georgetown. I am double majoring in InternationalBusiness and Marketing, with a minor in Spanish. I grew up in La Jolla,California and it was difficult to leave, but definitely worth it. I played tennis and lacrosse back home and am now involved in clubtennis at Georgetown. I wanted to go to a college that was going tochallenge me, both academically and socially, and so far Georgetown hasdone just that! Coming from California, it definitely takes a littleadjustment time to get used to the way things operate on the east coastbut it is an adjustment that students embrace. Please feel free to getin touch with me anytime…Hoya Saxa!
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Hey everybody! My name is Patrick Go, and I am from Redwood City, a suburb in between San Francisco and San Jose. I graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory, a Jesuit high school in San Jose, and am currently a freshman in the McDonough School of Business (MSB). Currently, I work at the MSB Tech Center and am a member of the Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program. Whatever you're interested in, I am certain that Georgetown as well as the DC area will offer many opportunities for you to explore your interests. Whether you're looking for an internship in DC or wanting to write for the sports section of the student newspaper, The Hoya, Georgetown has something for you. With such a wide variety of clubs and organizations, you're bound to find something you enjoy as well other people who share the same interests. However, the best part of Georgetown is that it truly does make for the ideal college experience. With about 1,600 other individuals in your class, you will always see a familiar face when you walk across campus yet meet new people every day. At Georgetown, you will be exposed to people from all walks of life and learn from their cultures and experiences. But regardless of how different your backgrounds may be, you will always share the common bond of being a Hoya. If you have any, and I really do mean any, questions, do not hesitate to e-mail me even if you just want to talk about your senior year (because I was exactly in your position just a year ago). Good luck and Hoya Saxa!
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