My son wants to go to Georgetown....

[Anonymous]

...and he has been accepted. My husband and I are devastated. We have family and friends who have attended GU and do not want that culture for our son. Not only that, we live in the area and, although he would be "going away", GU is more of the same. He grew up in this culture and we feel it is important for him to really go off to college to figure out who he is and grow up to be his own person. If he committed to GU, can he get out of it? He has not heard from other schools.

[Anonymous]

troll

[Anonymous]

"Devastated"? What about Georgetown culture do you find so horrifying?

[Anonymous]

That culture? What culture is that you find so devastating?

[Anonymous]

You mean narrow-minded provincial entitlement?
I visited there when choosing grad school, then decided to go to UMD instead.

However, it's not the end of the world, OP.

[Anonymous]

Your son already heard from Georgetown? How?

[Anonymous]

Obviously troll since Georgetown decisions haven not been released. Week of Dec 15, this year I think.

[Anonymous]

First, decisions aren't out. Second, Georgetown is Early Action so no, he isn't committed.

[Anonymous]

OP, I graduated from GU many years ago and hated it. I don't know your specific objections to the culture but my problem was that I was interested in learning more about left-liberal politics and activism and I felt that most of my fellow students were seeking money and power and big houses.

Okay fast forward to the present, I am married to a GU prof and my kid goes to GU. When dd was looking at colleges, I, too, wanted her to go away to school and I most definitely did not want her to go to GU. But due to the faculty tuition break, we thought she should apply and check it out.

When we went to the admitted student weekend, I started to shift my perspective. The weekend was run entirely by the students (very impressive). The opening speech focused on serving the community. We visited the LGBT Student Center and the assistant director showed me page after page of activities organized in support of LGBT students. I recalled the emphasis on social justice that the Jesuits bring to the university. Dd ended up going after all and with my blessing. I realized that there were plenty of opportunities for her to grow and mature into a well-rounded caring person at GU if she was willing to pursue them.

Being in the same city has not been an issue either. If your kid lives on campus, the reality is that you will never see them unless you choose to get together for dinner now and then. So it really is like they're off on their own.

I will say that dd has noticed the type of student who used to bother me back in the day - folks who are only concerned with getting ahead. And there is a culture where people work hard but also party hard - too hard in my view. But I think there are enough kids who are thoughtful about life and concerned about giving back to the community, that my kid has found a niche there.

Okay, this may not be what you meant when you said you were concerned about the culture so this may not be helpful. And of course it depends on your kid's personality and interests as to whether GU is the right fit. I always argue in favor of doing a full investigation before making a decision. Take a closer look. You're right in town so take full advantage of opportunities to visit.

At any rate, I can vouch for what it's like to have your kid go to school nearby. They can get off on their own and enjoy their independence if they live on campus. And you can still meet them for dinner once a month so in my view it's the best of both worlds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:...and he has been accepted. My husband and I are devastated. We have family and friends who have attended GU and do not want that culture for our son. Not only that, we live in the area and, although he would be "going away", GU is more of the same. He grew up in this culture and we feel it is important for him to really go off to college to figure out who he is and grow up to be his own person. If he committed to GU, can he get out of it? He has not heard from other schools.

Troll post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: I don't know your specific objections to the culture but my problem was that I was interested in learning more about left-liberal politics and activism and I felt that most of my fellow students were seeking money and power and big houses.

LMAO yeah right, you could neeeeever find out about left-liberal politics and activism in that snake pit of Leftists.

[Anonymous]

Devastated? LMAO. Talk about your first world problems. I know you are a troll, but you're not very good at it. Simple solution to your "devastation?" Don't pay for Georgetown. Unless your son was offered a full scholarship, I doubt he can go there on his own dime.

But seriously ... I give this troll attempt a 2/10.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your son already heard from Georgetown? How?

Could be an athlete. They tend to know well before the rest of us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: I don't know your specific objections to the culture but my problem was that I was interested in learning more about left-liberal politics and activism and I felt that most of my fellow students were seeking money and power and big houses.

LMAO yeah right, you could neeeeever find out about left-liberal politics and activism in that snake pit of Leftists.

Wow. You clearly have no clue about what Georgetown was like in the 70s. But go on, keep making assumptions based on your stereotypes and thinking you're clever and politically astute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: I don't know your specific objections to the culture but my problem was that I was interested in learning more about left-liberal politics and activism and I felt that most of my fellow students were seeking money and power and big houses.

LMAO yeah right, you could neeeeever find out about left-liberal politics and activism in that snake pit of Leftists.

Wow. You clearly have no clue about what Georgetown was like in the 70s. But go on, keep making assumptions based on your stereotypes and thinking you're clever and politically astute.

Who cares about the 70s? You should stop trolling now because you're not even entertaining. PP is right about the 2/10.