Life in D.C.

Life in the District

Living in Washington presents opportunities for students to expand their learning by immersing themselves in the energy of the capital city. Georgetown University encourages all of its students to take advantage of the civic institutions and cultural amenities unique to Washington.

The city's diversity is also displayed during year-round cultural events such as the Cherry Blossom Festival and the multitude of activities that occur on the National Mall. Get to know the city by browsing the following local publications:

Building Connections With the Federal Government and the International Business Community
As the capital of the United States, Washington is home to government agencies, international bodies, global business leaders, and non-governmental organizations. The concentration of power, influence, and opportunities available in the District is unmatched in other cities, and the position of Georgetown University’s MBA Full-Time Program within this environment is unique when compared with other business schools.

Students can interface directly with a number of Washington-based research and cultural institutions, including:

The Brookings Institute
The Capitol
The Cato Institute
The Corcoran Gallery of Art
The Folger Shakespeare Library
The International Monetary Fund
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Library of Congress
The National Archives
The National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Geographic Society
The National Institutes of Health
The National Museum for Women in the Arts
The National Research Council
The National Science Foundation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
The Newseum
The Securities and Exchange Commission
The Smithsonian Institution
The Supreme Court
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The White House
The World Bank