I'm Going to Washington DC Next Week...

[Praetor]

...to look at colleges. I will be sightseeing for a short time. Where should I visit?

[Machu505]

All the monuments and memorials: Jefferson, Washington, Lincoln, FDR, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, The Capitol, White House, etc.

Then go to Five Guys.

[theguy77]

if you're into museums, the Smithsonian is a massive lineup of several of the best museums in the nation, and they're all free. though i doubt if you're only gonna be there for a day or two that you will even have time; seeing the monuments and memorials is a day trip in itself. you can also get tours of government buildings if you're curious.

D.C. is a great city if you're looking at going to college there, in addition to loads of tourism stuff it's also a great place for just everyday entertainment. unfortunately everyone at my college (university of maryland) is too lazy to go even though its like a 15 minute subway ride away.

[saysmydoctor]

You have to email your representative to go to the White House and the Capitol.

Some suggestions:

Holocaust Museum
The Archives
Air & Space Museum (one in DC and the one near Dulles [?])
Lauren
Embassy Row (it's beautiful)
Shrine of the Unknown Soldier

If you are looking at colleges in the area:

U.MD
George Mason
George Mason
George Mason
Georgetown
American

[Praetor]

You have to email your representative to go to the White House and the Capitol.

Some suggestions:

Holocaust Museum
The Archives
Air & Space Museum (one in DC and the one near Dulles [?])
Lauren
Embassy Row (it's beautiful)
Shrine of the Unknown Soldier

If you are looking at colleges in the area:

U.MD
George Mason
George Mason
George Mason
Georgetown
American
hahaha at the bolded. As for colleges, I will be looking at George Washington, Georgetown, and American (and on the same trip, St. John's in Annapolis which I'm definitely the most excited about). I'm definitely going to try to make it to the Archives. And when I email my representative, what should I say?

[saysmydoctor]

I'm not entirely sure. Don't know the rules behind that.

Also, in case I wasn't clear: George Mason

[Praetor]

All the monuments and memorials: Jefferson, Washington, Lincoln, FDR, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, The Capitol, White House, etc.

Then go to Five Guys.
haha I will definitely try to make it Five Guys.

[Praetor]

I'm not entirely sure. Don't know the rules behind that.

Also, in case I wasn't clear: George Mason
The campus looks pretty but I dunno. We've only got a few days in DC (the other days are going to be spent with my aunt/uncle in Baltimore and G-ma in New Holland).

[My Broken Fever]

The campus looks pretty but I dunno. We've only got a few days in DC (the other days are going to be spent with my aunt/uncle in Baltimore and G-ma in New Holland). There's a place called New-Holland? I'm so happy now.

[Praetor]

There's a place called New-Holland? I'm so happy now.
haha yeah, it's pretty tame though. Not really a very interesting community.

[My Broken Fever]

haha yeah, it's pretty tame though. Not really a very interesting community. So just like here, but without the legal weed.

[Praetor]

haha true, although I've never been to the Netherlands. I would like to someday, though.

[Machu505]

haha I will definitely try to make it Five Guys.
Do or do not. There is no try.

Yoda's wisdom is applicable here.

[saveferris]

All the monuments and memorials: Jefferson, Washington, Lincoln, FDR, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, The Capitol, White House, etc.

Then go to Five Guys.
Yeah if I were a first time visitor I would go there. Especially five guys.

[saveferris]

Avoid the metro when the nationals are playing at home. Also go to georgetown there is a bunch of stuff there. I'm actually from the suburbs of D.C. so I know that area pretty well. It's very busy and hectic but it can be fun if you go to the right places. Definitely hit up the mci cener if your into sports, thats a great place. And there's a luigi's pizza in downtown D.C. that has the best pizza ever. Don't do a tour of the white house it's a total rip off. But the air and space museum is great as is the natural history museum. A lot of people for some reason, and this is stupid like to see the "exorcist steps" in gtown. If you've ever seen the movie its the stairs the priest falls down. Clarendon bar in Fairfax which is 10 minutes outside of D.C. is good. Try and visit the suburbs if you have time there's a lot of cool stuff there too. Good bars and clubs in gtown

[saveferris]

...to look at colleges. I will be sightseeing for a short time. Where should I visit?
what colleges are you looking at?

[Mibabalou]

...to look at colleges. I will be sightseeing for a short time. Where should I visit?

where u looking at i go to AU now its right there

[saveferris]

I'm not entirely sure. Don't know the rules behind that.

Also, in case I wasn't clear: George Mason
That's a great school I know a bunch of people that go there. It's also my dad's alma mater

[saysmydoctor]

George Mason is like one of the top public schools in the country. John is sounding like an upper class snob hahaha

[Neo Cassady]

Holocaust Museum

This, this, and this. But get there at like 6 AM.

[Praetor]

Do or do not. There is no try.

Yoda's wisdom is applicable here.
You've opened my eyes.
Avoid the metro when the nationals are playing at home. Also go to georgetown there is a bunch of stuff there. I'm actually from the suburbs of D.C. so I know that area pretty well. It's very busy and hectic but it can be fun if you go to the right places. Definitely hit up the mci cener if your into sports, thats a great place. And there's a luigi's pizza in downtown D.C. that has the best pizza ever. Don't do a tour of the white house it's a total rip off. But the air and space museum is great as is the natural history museum. A lot of people for some reason, and this is stupid like to see the "exorcist steps" in gtown. If you've ever seen the movie its the stairs the priest falls down. Clarendon bar in Fairfax which is 10 minutes outside of D.C. is good. Try and visit the suburbs if you have time there's a lot of cool stuff there too. Good bars and clubs in gtown
This is awesome advice, thank you. Although I doubt I will be hitting the bars and clubs, haha. How much is the White House tour?
what colleges are you looking at?
where u looking at i go to AU now its right there
DC: American, Georgetown, maybe George Washington. Maybe I'll take a harder look at George Mason now that saysmydoctor Sean is pushing it. NY: Fredonia, Ithaca. MD: St. John's College. Maybe I'll look into a few Ivy League schools. I really really want to go to an East Coast school. St. John's especially, I'm really excited to see and to experience.
George Mason is like one of the top public schools in the country. John is sounding like an upper class snob hahaha
I'm an elitist!

[saysmydoctor]

What are you looking to major again?

[Praetor]

What are you looking to major again?
Political science, political theory, economics, public policy, or any combination/deviation of those. Still pretty open as of right now.

Also, as per your advice I will forgo the GW visit and try out George Mason instead.

[saysmydoctor]

Political science, political theory, economics, public policy, or any combination/deviation of those. Still pretty open as of right now.

Also, as per your advice I will forgo the GW visit and try out George Mason instead.
I'm guessing when you say Fredonia, you mean SUNY Fredonia and I must say if you want to study ANY of that stuff, UAlbany is THE school in the state (publicwise). Here or Buffalo. Public Policy is ranked in the top 10 in the country, I read somewhere.

[wrppdarndyrfngr]

DC: American, Georgetown, maybe George Washington.
NY: Fredonia, Ithaca.
MD: St. John's College.
Maybe I'll look into a few Ivy League schools.


Holy shit dude. you are putting us to shame here with that list .Good Luck

I'm an elitist!

pretty much haha

[Praetor]

I'm guessing when you say Fredonia, you mean SUNY Fredonia
Correct.
and I must say if you want to study ANY of that stuff, UAlbany is THE school in the state (publicwise). Here or Buffalo. Public Policy is ranked in the top 10 in the country, I read somewhere.
Definitely, I'll look into it. Thanks. Although I have to admit, I kind of want to get out of this state. I dunno what it is, I can't really put my finger on it, but I just need out haha.
Holy shit dude. you are putting us to shame here with that list .Good Luck



pretty much haha
haha thanks, I really appreciate it. I've got like a 93/94 average, great scores on SAT's/ACT's (still need to take subject tests), a huge course load for next year, and I also skipped a grade a while back so I'm feeling like a pretty good candidate for some pretty good schools. I'm really looking forward to getting out of high school and moving on with my life.

[williek311]

Newseum.

[Praetor]

Newseum.
Good call, I'll add that to my list of potential visits. Thanks.

[foofiter02]

Here's another vote for George Mason. As an alum (2006), I can say that I'm jealous of all the kids that are going to go there in the next few years. That place was under construction for almost the entire time I was there and it looks like the fruits of that labor are about to be released to the public. It's gaining recognition nationally for academics, has a great campus, and is located in an ideal spot (get the suburbs and city right next to each other). Be one of the lucky ones who get to do their undergrad work at this jewel.

At least I got to be there for the final four. That was crazy awesome.

[Machu505]

I wish we were still part of Virginia. That way, I'd get to pay in-state tuition for it's schools.

[saveferris]

You've opened my eyes.

This is awesome advice, thank you. Although I doubt I will be hitting the bars and clubs, haha. How much is the White House tour?


DC: American, Georgetown, maybe George Washington. Maybe I'll take a harder look at George Mason now that saysmydoctor Sean is pushing it. NY: Fredonia, Ithaca. MD: St. John's College. Maybe I'll look into a few Ivy League schools. I really really want to go to an East Coast school. St. John's especially, I'm really excited to see and to experience.

I'm an elitist!
I can't remember how much the White House tour cost it's been so long since i've gone on it. And I definitely didn't notice you were only 16, my bad. But there are still a ton of cool things to do. I still keep in contact with some of my friends and they go there all the time even though there underage there's still a bunch of stuff to do

[SLOWPOKE LOPEZ]

there's an air and space museum about 20 minutes out of town that doesnt get near the amount of crowds as the other.

edit: i think saysmydoctor already mentioned it

[scott!athedisco]

there's an air and space museum about 20 minutes out of town that doesnt get near the amount of crowds as the other.

edit: i think saysmydoctor already mentioned it

yup, and transformers 2 was filmed there, woohoo!

[Praetor]

Here's another vote for George Mason. As an alum (2006), I can say that I'm jealous of all the kids that are going to go there in the next few years. That place was under construction for almost the entire time I was there and it looks like the fruits of that labor are about to be released to the public. It's gaining recognition nationally for academics, has a great campus, and is located in an ideal spot (get the suburbs and city right next to each other). Be one of the lucky ones who get to do their undergrad work at this jewel.

At least I got to be there for the final four. That was crazy awesome.
Nice, the campus looks beautiful from what I can tell.
I can't remember how much the White House tour cost it's been so long since i've gone on it. And I definitely didn't notice you were only 16, my bad. But there are still a ton of cool things to do. I still keep in contact with some of my friends and they go there all the time even though there underage there's still a bunch of stuff to do
haha no worries. That's pretty cool.

[Machu505]

yup, and transformers 2 was filmed there, woohoo!
Actually, it was Arizona. Yes, filming a scene that takes place in Washington, D.C. in Arizona.

Awful movie either way.

[Praetor]

Actually, it was Arizona. Yes, filming a scene that takes place in Washington, D.C. in Arizona.

Awful movie either way.
http://kiwiyogi.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/megan-fox-transformers.jpg

Take it back.

[Machu505]

http://kiwiyogi.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/megan-fox-transformers.jpg

Take it back.
That was the first one! Number 2 had no redeeming qualities.

[Praetor]

That was the first one! Number 2 had no redeeming qualities.
Ah, I didn't see either one. My bad.

[Machu505]

Ah, I didn't see either one. My bad.
Two was arguably the worst movie I've ever seen. :shrug:

[Praetor]

On a similar note I am watching Fight Club right now.

Is this relevant? No. But I love this movie. Let us discuss.

[Machu505]

Read somewhere that the film takes place in Delaware. True? False? You decide.

[Praetor]

Brad Pitt is one BAMF.

[Machu505]

Inglorious Basterds will pwn.

[JustAGirl01]

if you like vinyl, try SMASH! That record store rules

[Praetor]

if you like vinyl, try SMASH! That record store rules
Could you give me an address?

[TotalCollapse]

I don't go down to DC as much as I should considering how close by it is, but there is plenty to do down there. This is repeating what a lot of other people said, but I'd recommend the Newseum, Holocaust Museum (I went there last week), Museum of Natural History, Air and Space Museum, and all the monuments.

[JustAGirl01]

Could you give me an address?

I've only been there once but here is the myspace with the address--->http://www.myspace.com/smashrecords
There is also another record store two buildings down from Smash! Don't remember the name but I know the guys at Smash! will help out.

[GeeBee]

I don't go down to DC as much as I should considering how close by it is, but there is plenty to do down there. This is repeating what a lot of other people said, but I'd recommend the Newseum, Holocaust Museum (I went there last week), Museum of Natural History, Air and Space Museum, and all the monuments.

Where in Maryland do you live?

[TotalCollapse]

Where in Maryland do you live?
Columbia

[MarsEatWorld]

Columbia
I'm going to be in College Parkkk for school soon. Wooo. I <3 MD

[TotalCollapse]

I'm going to be in College Parkkk for school soon. Wooo. I <3 MD
:highfive: That's probably my top college choice as of now. It's a great school. Both of my parents went there.

[scott!athedisco]

Actually, it was Arizona. Yes, filming a scene that takes place in Washington, D.C. in Arizona.

Awful movie either way.

That part with the "old transformer" (the sr71) was filmed IN the museum. if you look, they flashed to the "enola gay" - the plane that dropped the bomb on hiroshima. that plane is found in dulles. I know, because it was a big deal in my town.

[MarsEatWorld]

:highfive: That's probably my top college choice as of now. It's a great school. Both of my parents went there.
Nice! Maybe I'll see you around at concerts and such, lol.

[TotalCollapse]

Nice! Maybe I'll see you around at concerts and such, lol.
Haha yeah.

[Praetor]

So it looks like I'll only have a day and a half in DC, to see three colleges. So there goes any sightseeing.

So pissed.

[GeeBee]

Columbia

My wife and I are looking at moving there...

[TotalCollapse]

So it looks like I'll only have a day and a half in DC, to see three colleges. So there goes any sightseeing.

So pissed.
That sucks.
My wife and I are looking at moving there...
Oh really? I've lived here my whole life. It's a great place to raise kids. The schools are excellent, it's very safe, and the location between Baltimore and Washington is convenient.

[lauren<3s music]

the newsuem is pretty cool. if you get the opportunity sit on the steps of the lincoln memorial at night. go by the wwII memorials its gorgeous. Also U street is pretty cool (though you might think its a bit sketch). Eastern Market on the weekend is a blast. Skip Georgetown unless you're doing a tour there because right now it is JAM packed.

[lbopm]

I'm going to be in College Parkkk for school soon. Wooo. I <3 MD

:highfive: That's probably my top college choice as of now. It's a great school. Both of my parents went there.


I go to college park. So does theguy77 if you didn't already know. It's an alright place but don't expect anyone to like anything you listen to on this website. Everyone's either waaay out there on indie bullshit or just plain radio whores.

[GeeBee]

That sucks.

Oh really? I've lived here my whole life. It's a great place to raise kids. The schools are excellent, it's very safe, and the location between Baltimore and Washington is convenient.

Perhaps this may be better suited toward your parents, but...
what's the deal with the crazy expensive property taxes out there?

[Praetor]

the newsuem is pretty cool. if you get the opportunity sit on the steps of the lincoln memorial at night. go by the wwII memorials its gorgeous. Also U street is pretty cool (though you might think its a bit sketch). Eastern Market on the weekend is a blast. Skip Georgetown unless you're doing a tour there because right now it is JAM packed.
Shit, I am doing a tour there. =(

[TotalCollapse]

Perhaps this may be better suited toward your parents, but...
what's the deal with the crazy expensive property taxes out there?
Um I'm not completely sure. I know that you have to pay a lot of money in taxes to Columbia since it's a planned community and they're responsible for a lot of the upkeep and what not. Where do you live now?

[lauren<3s music]

Shit, I am doing a tour there. =(
no thats good!! i just meant if you're only going to like GMU and say American it wouldn't be worth your while to go all the way across town to Gtown. You'll have a blast!

[ghostyouare]

Correct.

Definitely, I'll look into it. Thanks. Although I have to admit, I kind of want to get out of this state. I dunno what it is, I can't really put my finger on it, but I just need out haha.

haha thanks, I really appreciate it. I've got like a 93/94 average, great scores on SAT's/ACT's (still need to take subject tests), a huge course load for next year, and I also skipped a grade a while back so I'm feeling like a pretty good candidate for some pretty good schools. I'm really looking forward to getting out of high school and moving on with my life.
wheres your extra-circular activites?

[Praetor]

no thats good!! i just meant if you're only going to like GMU and say American it wouldn't be worth your while to go all the way across town to Gtown. You'll have a blast!
Oh okay, haha. Thanks. =)
wheres your extra-circular activites?
I'm very active in music and drama in my school, me and five kids from my school did a community project program with other schools, and I also work at my parents' church doing sound tech work. And I'm in honor society. So I think I'm pretty good. As far as political involvement goes, it would most likely be impossible (if not for the rest of the school year, then at least until February-March) because I don't have my license until the beginning of 2010 at the earliest and the nearest city is an hour away. =/