Georgetown University Top Questions

Absurdly good-looking. Of course, we're all models.

The positive stereotypes of students at Georgetown is that they are 1) intellectual, 2) very driven, and 3) good looking, which are all true. The negative stereotypes are that they are 1) arrogant and/or 2) secondary to ivy school students. I will say a lot of students know of their own intelligence and some are cocky. That comes with any elite education. However, I would say that while Georgetown kids are not Harvard/Yale type maybe, I know many, many that chose to come here over Penn or Cornell or some of the lesser ivies. They are incredibly driven and the School of Foreign Service here is the best international affairs school in the country.

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Passionate students devoting academically and socially.

The stereotype at Georgetown is that we are all rich, preppy, east coasters who went to the most elite prep high schools. While there are many people who do fit this stereotype, there are also a lot of international students and students from other states. People definitely study hard, but they also love to go out on the weekends to bars around DC. There is no greek life here(except a few Co-ed Frats). Students are very involved in extracurriculars and sports are big on campus.

The stereotype is that georgetown is filled with a ton of rich white kids from the east coast. It is also believed that the students are stuck up, high maintenance, or snobby. Both stereotypes are true to an extent. Seeing as how over half of the students are white and half of all students are not on any financial aid (meaning their families are paying $60,000 a year), the stereotype is mostly true. However, I have definitely met students of all races that are completely down to earth despite their families wealth. Diverse is not something Georgetown is though.

Georgetown students are often stereotyped as preppy, wealthy, private school kids. While "Joe Hoya" and "Jane Hoya" certainly exist on the campus, the diversity of the student body surpasses the stereotype. I would not go so far as to say that Georgetown's recent ranking on the "most hipster colleges" list is accurate, but I am confident in saying that every Georgetown student has a story and talent to offer. I am constantly inspired and pleasantly surprised by the intelligence, achievements, and passions of my fellow students. People also tend to be open-minded about discussing their ideas and opinions with those who disagree with them.

Most people think Georgetown students are conservative, polo wearing, trust fund babies. While that description does fit certain past and present Hoyas, at Georgetown you can find some of the most diverse, free thinking, and passionate individuals. While we are a Catholic University diversity and inter- religious understanding are among some of the most promoted ideals on campus and while they are not excepted by everyone, they are undoubtedly important to our school's identity. Georgetown attracts different people from all over the world not just the country and that kind of variance is what makes our campus vibrant.

At Georgetown, there exists this notion of a "Jack and Jane Hoya". This image of a stereotypical Georgetown student typically includes past education at an elite prep school, Northeastern roots, and a general affinity for all things salmon-colored or whale-embroidered. Even upon visting Georgetown's campus, it might appear that most students slip easily into this prep stereotype, strolling around sporting Ralph Lauren polos while typing away on their Blackberries. Once one actually becomes a student at Georgetown, however, this stereotypical veneer typically melts away, revealing that while Jack and Jane Hoyas do exist at Georgetown, so do many other varieties of Hoyas. Georgetown gets a reputation for having a largely white, affluent student body, but this narrow definition hardly reflects reality. In fact, some of the most active groups on campus are also the most culturally and religiously diverse.

At Georgetown, there exists this notion of a "Jack and Jane Hoya". This image of a stereotypical Georgetown student typically includes past education at an elite prep school, Northeastern roots, and a general affinity for all things salmon-colored or whale-embroidered. Even upon visting Georgetown's campus, it might appear that most students slip easily into this prep stereotype, strolling around sporting Ralph Lauren polos while typing away on their Blackberries. Once one actually becomes a student at Georgetown, however, this stereotypical veneer typically melts away, revealing that while Jack and Jane Hoyas do exist at Georgetown, so do many other varieties of Hoyas. Georgetown gets a reputation for having a largely white, affluent student body, but this narrow definition hardly reflects reality. In fact, some of the most active groups on campus are also the most culturally and religiously diverse.