As we begin the new school year, we’re kicking off another year of Georgetown Stories, a series that follows a group of students throughout the academic year at Georgetown as they share their experiences with past, present and future Hoyas. We asked this year’s Georgetown Storytellers to share why they chose Georgetown and what they love about being a Hoya. The Storytellers hail from Lima, Peru, to Nashville, Tennessee, and Georgetown University in Qatar and represent a range of classes and schools across the Hoya community. Follow the Storytellers on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and the Student Life Blog as they experience all Georgetown has to offer, from enriching classes to captivating events and speakers, clubs and community. Ninabella Arlis sitting on a chair with a magazine
Ninabella Arlis (C’26, B’26) Hometown: Downers Grove, Illinois
I’m so excited to finally be on the Hilltop! During my college search, Georgetown really spoke to me because of its strong policy programs, location and, most importantly, the community and overall vibe of campus. Coming from a small, close-knit high school, I really wanted to find a college where the students feel a sense of community but are also emboldened to speak up on issues affecting them and others.
What I love most about Georgetown is the people I have met — friends and professors who have made my time here incredible. The cozy campus is perfect for forming deep friendships, and what I look forward most to each day is seeing old friends and making new ones. I picked Georgetown because it blends academic knowledge with hands-on experience. Wanting to study international relations, I knew there was no better place than Georgetown. Being right here in DC means students can apply knowledge taught in the classroom directly into their internships.
Ava Culoso (C’24)
My favorite part of Georgetown are all the wonderful people I’ve met here over the past three years! I have worked with incredible professors that have helped encourage and find my passions and met lifelong friends along the way. It’s my last year at Georgetown and I am very excited to take advantage of my final moments on the Hilltop. The years flew by for me but it has been three of the most rewarding and valuable years of my life.
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