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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Chemistry  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Average I came in as a transfer student (I wanted to move closer to home in DC) and liked it overall, however the physical sciences department is extremely lacking (I was a Chemistry major). I probably would have received a better science education from a state school at a much lower cost than at Georgetown. I think they might be working on this with their new science center being built but when I was there, everything was so outdated. I am in a PhD program now at Stanford and I'm really envious of the research opportunities that the undergrads get here compared to what I had at Georgetown. Georgetown is just very pre-professional and non-academic (I never really heard any deep, philosophical conversations) The students there were great. They were all very comfortable with themselves, willing to help you, and glad to be there. The teachers are also very friendly and approachable (I still keep in contact with my old adviser). There was always something to do on the weekends in DC. Most people still think it is impressive that I went to Georgetown, but I expect its reputation won't last for long unless it re-evaluates its academic programs. Collaboration/Competitive: A+, Education Quality: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jan 23 2010 2nd Year Female -- Class 2005    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=64287&uid=266'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   English  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I absolutely love the place. The first semester was hard; I didn't always feel like I fit into the place. But now I can't imagine a better place to have attended. For me, the key has been three things: 1) faculty that really care for the students, go the extra mile for their students; 2) a student body that values community and diversity; 3) expanding my horizons (i.e., being forced to get take interesting courses outside my major and having the opportunity to get involved in some groups that I wouldn't have expected of myself!). I think a lot of what is special about Georgetown is due to the Jesuit influence -- they seem to have a long tradition of educating well. Surrounding City: A+, Innovation: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Dec 28 2009 2nd Year Male -- Class 2013    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=63391&uid=266'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   English  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I almost transferred from Georgetown University, but ultimately stayed -- it was the best decision I ever made. If my four years have taught me anything, Georgetown is what you make of it. I have met some of the most amazing, inspiring people and I have also met complete and utter entitled pricks. It is up to you to decide whether you want to let the latter stand in the way of the former -- my experience got infinitely better once I decided to ignore the pricks and hang with those that amazed me. Georgetown has an incredible city -- DC -- as its backdrop. Your experience will be better if you use it. Georgetown has a brilliant faculty that, often, deeply cares about you. Your experience will be better if you find a mentor and a department that you love. Georgetown students are active and involved in many different clubs. Your experience will be better if you participate. Georgetown is challenging, yet highly rewarding. Your experience will be worth it if you let it open your eyes. I graduated a few weeks ago and I must say that I attribute everything to Georgetown. But, it takes hard work. There will be sleepless nights. There will questions about whether this is the right place for you. There will be tons of work and an onslaught of less than pleasant personalities. But, for every bad situation, there is an amazing college town, the best friends you'll ever make, and the most rewarding academic situation you can find. This is a school for hard workers and proactive individuals. If you are one of them -- I hope you become a Hoya too. I'm glad I did. Education Quality: A+, Useful Schoolwork: B- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jun 01 2009 4th Year Female -- Class 2013    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=60720&uid=266'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Biology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I was a transfer student to Georgetown thinking I was going to receive a better science education after realizing I wanted to become a doctor. BUT, that was quite wrong. I'm not going to lie - if you're not a science major, it seems like Georgetown has some amazing faculty and people tend to actually really enjoy themselves here. However, as a science student, you spend hours on labs that are very poorly organized and conducted, in which the student TA who knows nothing about the lab is grading your assignments while the professor is too busy to talk to you herself. The premed classes are just awful - HUGE lecture classes of people where the professor stands at the front repeats exactly what is on the power point slides or in the book. Then, the tests have nothing to do with any of it and it gets old really quickly to all of us - trust me, not just me. The administration is very rigid and requirement oriented, which doesn't give you very much control over your own education. I wish I would have gone to Brown university or elsewhere as far as an education goes. However, that being said, the town of Georgetown is amazing and what keeps me going. It's gorgeous and there is soooo much to do in the city. Especially when you're 21, the town is a great place to be socially and it is all so close to campus. Campus Aesthetics: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: D- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  May 03 2009 3rd Year Female -- Class 2010    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=59930&uid=266'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save      Prev    Select Page:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 ... 21    Next

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