Georgetown University
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Georgetown University is a private research university in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Jesuit and Catholic university in the United States.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Georgetown University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Georgetown University student, please check with the Office of Global Education for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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No important dates configured."Language skills, lifelong friends, and the opportunity to be pushed outside of my comfort zone and learn to live in a big city. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again if I could. "
A student Georgetown University
"I gained a broader perspective on life, especially learning about people from different backgrounds than my own, and a deeper understanding of the overlap between environmental and social themes. It was definitely worthwhile! "
Sofia H Georgetown University
"It was very worthwhile. I gained new perspectives and experienced many new unique things and environments."
John M Georgetown University
"I learned more than I can even begin to express in all facets of my life: personal, professional, and academic. I learned that meriendas are a non-negotiable meal of everyday, that there is such a thing as drinking too much caffeine, that community and joy are essential to organizing, that care for myself must always come first,..."
Autumn Z Georgetown University
"This program was absolutely worthwhile, even though it was virtual due to the pandemic. I improved my Uzbek language skills and learned more about the local culture."
Ashley Georgetown University
"Going to Rwanda was one of the best choices I've ever made. Looking back, I learned so much about Rwanda's history and the way that it informs modern society. I also had a very positive experience with my host family which gave me insight into Rwandan culture that I could not have gained elsewhere. It was truly a unique experien..."
Elena O Georgetown University
"I learned about an entirely new field of study while being exposed to an entirely new culture."
Dhruv Georgetown University
"Yes absolutely worthwhile. I learned how to live independently in a foreign country, how to budget, how to navigate unfamiliar territory, etc. "
A student Georgetown University
"I learned that I don't want to work in China, and I learned a lot about my own disabilities and issues, however, I learned comparatively little Chinese and do not think my time was spent effectively. While I may have grown as a person, the program was baseline worthless."
William Fendt Georgetown University
"My studies have greatly shaped what I hope to do over the next chapter of my life. Before traveling to Freiburg, the green city of Europe, I was unsure how to convert my passion of environmental sustainability into a career. While abroad I learned about the various sectors and industries that utilize green aspects. I now feel co..."
Myiah Smith Georgetown University
"Not only did my semester abroad significantly improve my Spanish-speaking, but it also instilled in me a new sense of confidence and independence. Also, the traveling I got to do while in country was once-in-a-lifetime."
Susan Fisher Georgetown University
"I learned a lot about the more realistic aspects of Italian culture (relatively poor living, familial infighting, etc.). It was worthwhile, though would not live with a host family or stay in Florence again."
Anthony Persico Georgetown University
"I developed my language skills significantly but I would not consider this a worthwhile experience, I did not enjoy my time studying abroad as much as I should have."
A student Georgetown University
"Yes, huge language acquisition"
A student Georgetown University
"I greatly improved my language skills. I made some lifelong friends from around the world (and with my host family). It was definitely worthwhile. I miss it!"
A student Georgetown University
"I am glad that my Chinese improved "
A student Georgetown University
"Amazing. Worked in an environament in which there were no limits to what I would learn on the next day. If I could measure the amount of knowledge and experience I gained working at FashionRoom SP it would equivalent to a whole year of graduate school at a high-end fashion school. My mentor was called José Xavier Neto, he is one..."
William Min Georgetown University
"My Spanish improved dramatically and I gained a lot of confidence in my language abilities. I learned a lot about local culture and politics and how they're still recovering from Pinochet but are also very resilient. I also felt my first earthquake, so that was fun."
Jane Doyle Georgetown University
"I learned so much about myself. I had a lot of time to reflect since I was in a more relaxed environment that I'd never been in before. "
A student Georgetown University
"Improved language, great friends, and an amazing experience."
Vincent DeLaurentis Georgetown University
"I improved my language skills, but also grew as a person and became more self-reliant and confident. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Georgetown University
"I learned a lot about myself and my interactions with people: how I adapt, make new friends, learn to live in a new country. I learned a lot about culture and the its evolution from one generation to the next. I definitely considered this experience to be worthwhile."
Shola P Georgetown University
"Academically, I gained nuanced knowledge of Moroccan politics and language dynamics. I also learned quite a bit of Darija, the Moroccan Dialect. However, most importantly, I grew in terms of character. While abroad, I had to get out of my box in order to face the harder aspects, such as language barriers, gender inequality, cult..."
Jada B Georgetown University
"This program helped me solidify the topic for my major thesis and has lead me to pursue a Fulbright fellowship in Morocco so I can continue my research. This program really was life reaffirming for me."
A student Georgetown University
"Learned self-independence and stronger cultural adaptation skills."
A student Georgetown University
