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Hoya Saxa, Nevadans! My name is Gabriela Baca and I am the Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program's (GAAP) State Chair for Nevada. I am a native Nevadan; born and raised in Las Vegas; however, I have had the opportunity to travel and visit many high schools in both the Northern and Western regions, so I am familiar with the Elko/Spring Creek area as well as the Reno and Carson City areas. I graduated from Valley High School in 2004 and was a member of the International Baccalaureate Program. I am currently a senior in the School of Foreign Service, majoring in International Politics. On campus, not only am I involved with GAAP, but I am also highly involved with our Class Committee, New Student Orientation and DC Schools Project. As a member of a class committee, I help coordinate many of the social events for my class. During New Student Orientation, I served as an Orientation Advisor and also as a Captain. In DC Schools Project, I am a tutor for immigrant adults who wish to learn English. I also intern part-time. I have had the opportunity to intern with the Millennium Challenge Corporation, for Senator John Ensign on Capitol Hill and Congressman Jim Gibbons. During each internship, I've been able to combine my academic knowledge with public policy experience. I spent the spring semester of my junior year studying abroad in São Paulo, Brazil. Those six months were undeniably some of the best of my life, but I am looking forward to senior year Georgetown! Four years ago, I would have never imagined being at Georgetown. Deciding what college to attend has been one of the hardest decisions of my life, but deciding to come to Georgetown has been one of the best decisions I could have ever made. Everyday, whether in class or walking through campus or attending a guest lecture or at a basketball game, I am reminded of why Georgetown University is so amazing. Being in Washington, DC exposes you to so much more than most cities. Not only is the city home to so much American History in monuments and museums, but the city is also very internationally cultural. Moving so far away from home was not an easy transition, but coming to Georgetown's welcoming community has made it overwhelmingly easy. It's hard to believe that a little over three years ago I submitted my application to Georgetown and now I am on the verge of graduation. Everything that Georgetown University and Washington, DC have to offer is undoubtedly remarkable. Attending Georgetown is a decision you will not regret! Good luck with your applications and Congratulations if you've already been accepted! If you have any questions about anything please feel free to email me at gb86@georgetown.edu, I will be a Nevadan that is more than happy to help! All the best, Gaby Baca
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Hi! My name is Kyle Berkley, and I'm from Henderson, right outside of Las Vegas. I graduated from Green Valley High School as part of the International Baccalaureate Program, and currently I'm a freshman in the Georgetown School of Foreign Service. As of right now, I'm looking into majoring in international economics with a concentration in finance, but I haven't decided for sure yet. Here at Georgetown, I've gotten involved in the Jewish sorority GTA, as well as the Georgetown Irish Dance team. I'm also looking into getting involved with the DC schools project, where you tutor immigrant children in English. There is such a variety of activities and organizations to become involved with here on campus, it's impossible not to find something that you're interested in. From religious groups, to cultural organizations, from sports to theatre, Georgetown has a place waiting for you. Picking a college is undeniably one of the hardest decisions you'll make this year, but for me at least, Georgetown was definitely the right choice. The thing I love most about Georgetown, aside from the gorgeous campus and fantastic basketball team, is the diversity which is present here. It's hard to walk across campus without hearing at least one or two different languages being spoken, and there are clubs and organizations for almost any culture imaginable. The people at Georgetown come from so many different backgrounds and have had such different experiences, that getting to know new people, and hear their stories is half the fun of attending school here. There's a huge international community on campus as well, and students, especially in the SFS are encouraged to spend a summer, semester or year studying abroad. Washington DC is also culturally diverse. Whether driving past the embassies, taking a trip to Chinatown, or going to one of the many festivals and events that take place on any given weekend, DC has something for everyone. The more monuments I visit, the more museums I tour, and the more things I see, just make me love Georgetown and DC more and more. Washington DC is definitely a big change from life in Nevada though, and the transition can seem daunting. But honestly, the people at Georgetown are so warm and friendly, and life as a Georgetown student is so fast-paced and exciting, that it's hard to not feel at home here. If you have any questions about what life as a Hoya is like please just ask! I'd be glad to talk about Georgetown or about college in general. Good luck with your applications and congratulations if you've been accepted!
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