Georgetown University

Recently, I visited Dahlgren Chapel at Georgetown University. Being from a Jewish background, I had never visited Dahlgren before, and found the experience to be very interesting, given that Dahlgren is one of Georgetown’s most famous symbols. My visit, however, wasn’t motivated by a desire to better explore Georgetown’s campus before my soon approaching graduation; rather it was to inspect Dahlgren’s facilities, and to attempt to determine how much accessibility they provide for the disabled. In determining what constitutes acceptable accessibility, I mainly consulted with three primary sources on the matter of liturgical accessibility. The first of which is an article from Faith and Form magazine by Robert Habiger, a well-respected church architect, who discusses the value of equivalent experience in churches . The second source I used was the transcript of a webinar conducted with Mr. Habiger by Anne Koester, Associate Director of the Georgetown Center for Liturgy at Georgetown University. The webinar explores many of the same themes as the article, but expands upon them and places them in a more explicitly liturgical context . The third source I used was an article from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability. It helped me better…

Growing up, Georgetown University was the end goal. The plan was that I would study hard, take difficult classes, do extracurriculars that interested me and I would be able to meet my goal, however that did not happen. I have been avoiding Georgetown’s campus ever since I came to started the school year like a deep rooted, which it was. I thought that if I went to Georgetown’s campus I would feel like an outsider since I am not a student there, and because I was rejected by the school.…

steadfast with my values. In this manner, I envision Georgetown University as a mighty and ancient oak tree. This tree has branches of innovative education that soar upwards and outwards. It rests upon a hill of prestige and shades a valley of immense achievement. Most importantly, however, it is rooted in strong Jesuit values that drive the tree’s attitude of compassion. Someday, I want to be the president of the United States, which is a lofty goal. I am, however, comforted by the concept of…

I believe the quality of education I would receive in Georgetown University will be outstanding because of its diverse academic course offering such as interdisciplinary classes like Race, Law and Literature. Connecting literature to life outside school is important as it exposes me to different cultures, experiences and point of views that will make me a well- rounded person. I’m interested in studying English, and being in the capital with its rich history and with resources like the…

I am interested in joining Georgetown University for two main reasons. Firstly, Georgetown University offers me the freedom of choice and guidance in choosing my major. Back in Madagascar, students have little or no choice over their future, as all the learning is already packaged with a strict manual to follow. Teachers and school officials offer the material on a plate and provide no additional support unless externally paid for. As a result, despite having good grades, students often ended up…

Strengths and weaknesses: Georgetown University is poised for excellence, which is evident in its stringent hiring process, academic goals, and its learning and development activities/ infrastructure. Based on the four stages of learning and development maturity, GTU prides itself in producing outstanding students and recruiting well renowned faculty in his/her respective field of expertise. Since GTU 's inception, 1789, it has maintained consistent formal learning and development…

It is an honor to be considered for the residency program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. For the last 24 months, nursing has become the primary focus of my life. My hope, is that I will continue dedicating my life to this profession through a career at Georgetown. Prior to graduating from Northeastern University’s ABSN program, I completed over 600 hours of clinical education at various hospitals in the Boston area. This education included a 150-hour preceptorship on an intermediate…

When asked if mankind had progressed from ancient times to the present, mythologist Joseph Campbell stated that the true yardstick of our evolution is the extent to which we have developed and practiced compassion. I believe compassion—having the perspective of always considering others—is the most basic virtue, one that underpins integrity and humanism. It allows us to appreciate people who are different from us and gives us an understanding of how diversity enriches us all. At Georgetown…

Paved streets shadowed by lofty trees and lined with remarkable Dutch and Victorian architecture leave an imprint of European style. As one of the tallest wooden churches in the world, St. George’s Cathedral is a manifestation of Gothic architecture featuring point arches, flying buttresses and clustered columns. Adding elegance tot eh space, the colorful stained glass windows depict scenes from the Bible. Securely fastened to the ceiling in the center of the church is a large chandelier…

that Georgetown University exemplifies. It was after two service trips to West Virginia, tutoring underprivileged children once a week, and being part of my school’s Community Service Corp’s that I realized just how integral a part of service is to who I am. Service is not a one-way street, but rather it is about literally helping others…