Kate Carpenter, a first-year student studying communications: “I’m grateful for both of these [groups] because they have provided me a way to meet my best friends on campus.”
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Thalia Perez, a first-year student studying psychology: “I’ve been really happy lately. I’m GVO right now—good vibes only.”
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SJ Matthews, a senior studying classical studies and Student Association president: “I lived there, met a lot of my friends there and my mom went to Mount Vernon College there. I still go there once a week. It’s my place.”
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Gianni Siddiqui, a first-year student studying business administration: “I think the most important thing is to have a good support group because when you have that, you can accomplish anything.”
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Ananya Murthy, a sophomore studying international affairs: “School is rough, and I’m glad I’ve gotten through the semester with no finals.”
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From left: Parker Staub, a first-year student studying political science; Zoe Warren, a first-year student studying international affairs; and Quin Bright, a first-year student studying business. “It’s a welcoming community. Everyone is so close,” Ms. Warren said.
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Louis Cesaratto, a first-year student studying political science: “I love all food, a lot, and the 7-Eleven [on 19th Street Northwest] has frozen Coke slushies and really nice people.”
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Abby Canning, a sophomore studying international affairs: “I’m from Austin, Texas, and I was not prepared for winter last year.”
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Natalie Ioele (l), a senior studying American studies and Jay Xu, a junior studying international business. “Natalie makes me coffee,” Mr. Xu said. “Jay gives me free clothes,” Ms. Ioele said.
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Michelle Gung, a senior studying sociology: “They’ve been my biggest source of support at GW. Without them, I wouldn’t be here.”
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Stephen Bruce, a sophomore studying graphic design: “Last year I was in SEAS, and it wasn’t what I wanted to do. Now, I’m in the Corcoran doing what I love, and I’m thankful that they accepted me.”
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Timur Murillo (l), a first-year student studying finance and economics, is thankful for his roommate Joseph Song, a first-year student studying international affairs. “Will he be my roommate next year? TBD (to be determined),” Mr. Murillo joked. “He’s a very supportive and well-rounded person, who I love, and I’m glad he’s my roommate.”
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Misaal Irfan, a first-year student studying international affairs, said she has enjoyed getting to know the city. “I went to the Senate the other day,” she said. “It’s so crazy that I have the opportunity to go there and maybe intern there. It’s really exciting.”
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