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DC LIVING 101 Guide
DC LIVING 101
Guide
Thrive Guide DC Living Booklet
GEORGETOWN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STAYING SAFE IN DC DC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS NAVIGATING DC: YOUR WELLNESS GUIDE THINGS TO DO IN DC
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STAYING SAFE IN DC
STAYING SAFE IN DC CAMPUS RESOURCES Download the LiveSafe App. It offers direct communication with both the GU Police Department (GUPD) and the Metropolitan Police Department. Request SafeRides – a free service that provides a safe alternative to walking alone at night within this designated area by the Hilltop campus. GU Emergency Response Medical Services (GERMS) is an FREE ambulance service on campus. If you or a friend needs medical attention, they have an amnesty policy to ensure you are able to seek help without fear of disciplinary action. Hoyas look out for other Hoyas! Title IX’s site has resources relating to sexual misconduct, discrimination based on sex, and discrimination based on pregnancy, including options for getting immediate help. If it’s an emergency, you can contact the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) by calling the GUPD number (202-687-4343).
Tip 1
Pepper spray is legal to carry in DC (BE SURE to check restrictions here)!
Tip 3
If going out at night, stay close to your friends and/or share your location with them!
Tip 2
Be aware of your surroundings – don’t walk with both earbuds in, and always know how to get home!
Tip 4
Always trust your gut! Be mindful of what “normal” or “safe” feels like in DC! 3
DC
transportation Options transportation
Options
The Metro
WMATA’s Metro system is one of the easiest ways to break the "Georgetown Bubble" and explore the entire DMV! Click here to see different payment options. Your phone's Maps app will also give you directions based on nearby Metros and buses!
Metrobuses
The Metrobus is WMATA’s public bus system (with accessiblility features) that connects to the Metro! The closest one to campus is the C91, but there are many bus lines connecting the DMV! The fare is $2.25, and bus-to-bus transfers within a 2-hour period are free.
GUTS Buses
The Georgetown University Transportation Shuttles (GUTS) are free shuttles that take students around the DMV area! GUTS buses depart from the Bus Turnaround of the Hilltop campus. Available routes include: Rosslyn, Dupont Circle, the Law Center & Capitol Campus, Arlington, and Wisconsin Ave!
Apps & Rentals
If necessary, you can use apps like Uber or Lyft to get a ride. For longer trips, you can rent a car using ZipCar or Free2Move. You can also use Capital Bikeshare (check out the Georgetown membership discount) or other micromobility options!
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Navigating DC:
your wellness Guide your wellness
PHYSICAL
Drink plenty of water, get good sleep, and eat balanced meals! Yates Field House on the Hilltop has cardio machines, free weights, a track, group fitness classes, McCarthy pool, basketball and tennis courts, and more! You can also try intramurals or club sports. Feeling sick but it's not an emergency? Visit the Student Health Center!
SOCIAL Put yourself out there – join new clubs, talk to people on your dorm floor, and socialize with people in your classes! Become involved with the DC community by volunteering. The Center for Social Justice has many volunteer opportunities! Explore DC with your friends: there are countless things to do! Multitask! Have study dates or get Leo’s with friends!
Guide EMOTIONAL
Georgetown's Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) is a useful mental health service – don’t hesitate to reach out! Health Education Services offers confidential crisis response services/consultations. Find stress management and self-care techniques that work for you! If you feel homesick, try to call friends or family regularly!
SPIRITUAL Campus Ministry offers services for numerous faith traditions! They also host a fun overnight retreat called ESCAPE (open to all religious backgrounds) that is only available to first-years! The John Main Center offers both personal contemplation time and guided Christian meditation sessions. Attend Chaplain’s Tea (followed by an Interfaith Prayer service)!
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thingsto doin dc things
in dc
Smithsonian Museums
Georgetown Flea
Night Monumenting
Rock Creek Park
Study at the Library of Congress (and get a free library card)!
DC Restaurant Week
While college can feel stressful at times, be sure to rest and enjoy your time here. Living in DC is one of the best parts of being at Georgetown – take advantage of it!
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