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What to Expect During Semi Formal Szn

What to Expect During Semi Formal Szn

By Jenna Ryu and Jenna Ryu November 26, 2018

In between the time of the turkey and the weeks of Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey Christmas carols, Georgetown celebrates another special season: Semi Formal Szn. Around this time, the Facebook notifications...

Tips for Staying Warm This Winter

Tips for Staying Warm This Winter

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell November 18, 2018

It’s officially winter, my fellow Hoyas*.  You know what that means: finals, Christmas and, of course, being freezing at all times.  Here are some tips and tricks from your friends at 4E to help you...

A Guide to Move-Out Day

A Guide to Move-Out Day

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell May 10, 2018

You are DONE. Finally. This finals season was the worst one in recent memory, but don’t get too comfortable just yet: You still have Move-Out Day. Though not quite as bad as the infamous Move-In Day,...

Which Georgetown LLC Are You?

Which Georgetown LLC Are You?

By Caroline Bucca and Caroline Bucca March 2, 2018

Living Learning Communities have sent out their final decisions, but we here at 4E want to help you figure out which LLC you should really be in. It's time for  . . . which LLC are you? [playbuzz-item...

The Five Worst Types of People During Midterm Szn

The Five Worst Types of People During Midterm Szn

By Elizabeth Park and Elizabeth Park February 26, 2018

Okay, first of all, why are they called midterms when they start during the third week of a semester and last until finals? Honestly, it's a living hell. Now that our first week of bliss has ended,...

An Ode to Finals Season

An Ode to Finals Season

By Jessica Lin and Jessica Lin December 18, 2017

As the long-awaited Dec. 20 draws near, we here at 4E have prepared an ode to undoubtedly the merriest time of the year: FINALS SZN. Whether you're reading this post in the sanctity of your own dearly...

The 5 Stages of Winter Break

The 5 Stages of Winter Break

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell December 17, 2017

1. Relief You’re Finally Done. Thank God. You made it through an entire semester of Bib Lit without ever actually opening a bible. You recognized more than a generous 50%  of the words on your Spanish...

4E’s Official 2017 Finals SZN Coffee Drinking Game

4E’s Official 2017 Finals SZN Coffee Drinking Game

By Sam Shapiro and Sam Shapiro December 13, 2017

The rules are simple. Every time you tick off a bingo box, take a shot of espresso. When you have four in a row (diagonals count), you win! We promise you will be adequately stressed out hyped and caffeinated...

CARNES: Continuing to Venture Forward

CARNES: Continuing to Venture Forward

By Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.J. December 7, 2017

Over the stove in my kitchen, I have a small brass plaque that bears an inscription attributed to Michelangelo. It says simply, “I am still learning.” My mother gave it to me on the day I received...

The Five Stages of Studying for Finals

The Five Stages of Studying for Finals

By Maddie Schwartz and Maddie Schwartz May 4, 2017

Congratulations! You just finished classes for the spring semester. You're feeling pretty relieved and successful. But now the real fun begins: FINALS. In case you've forgotten since December what this...

GTFO: Hidden Study Spots, Finals Edition

GTFO: Hidden Study Spots, Finals Edition

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell April 30, 2017

As you begin to recover from the aftermath of Georgetown Day, we regret to inform that it’s officially Finals Season. And if you can’t stand the thought of spending the next two weeks studying in hell...

Guide to Laufits

Guide to Laufits

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell March 2, 2017

It’s officially midterm season, which means that there’s a good chance you’re procrastinating by reading this article somewhere in Lau. And if you’re searching for some more ways to avoid doing...

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