D.C. Colleges and Universities
This university in Foggy Bottom is named after the first U.S. president
What is George Washington University?
A student who loves numbers and problem-solving might choose this major.
What is mathematics?
What popular event does Howard host once a year.
What is Homecoming?
This university, founded in 1789, is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher education in the United States.
What is Georgetown University?
Many students stay up late cramming for these big exams at the end of the semester.
What are finals?
The Hoyas are the sports teams of this Jesuit university in Georgetown.
What is Georgetown University?
This major is often associated with studying supply and demand, markets, and consumer behavior.
What is economics?
This system helps students get around D.C. without a car.
What is the Metro?
Established in 1851 as a school for Black Washingtonians, this institution evolved into the only public university in D.C.
What is the University of the District of Columbia (UDC)?
A common place on campus where students go to study in silence.
What is the library?
This historically Black university in D.C. is known for producing notable alumni like Chadwick Boseman and Kamala Harris.
What is Howard University?
Someone pursuing a degree in this major might study Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Toni Morrison.
What is English literature?
Many students in D.C. complete this type of job experience at government offices, think tanks, or nonprofits.
What is an internship?
Originally founded by Methodists in 1893, this D.C. university is known for its strong programs in international affairs and political science.
What is American University?
This drink, known for its caffeine boost, helps students stay awake during late-night study sessions.
What is coffee?
This Catholic university, located in Northeast D.C., is the largest Catholic university in the U.S.
What is The Catholic University of America?
If you're passionate about politics, government, and international relations, you might major in this field.
What is political science?
This popular neighborhood near Howard University is known for its music, nightlife, and historic Black culture.
What is U Street?
In 1912, this D.C. university became the first Catholic college in the U.S. to admit women.
What is Trinity Washington University?
Some students pull this, staying up all night before an exam.
What is an all-nighter?
This public university in D.C. is known for serving local students and has a campus near Van Ness.
What is the University of the District of Columbia (UDC)?
Students in this major study human behavior, mental health, and brain function.
What is psychology?
This large, open park in the center of D.C. is home to many museums, monuments, and events.
What is the National Mall?
In 1969, students at this D.C. university staged a historic protest at the Administration Building, demanding more Black faculty and curriculum focused on African American studies.
What is Howard University? (Referring to the 1969 Blackburn Takeover)
This common college condition, caused by stress and lack of sleep, is when students get sick right after exams.
What is post-finals flu?