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Clare Overmann on Georgetown: Languages, International Experience, and Talks by World Leaders.

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Episode summary introduction: Clare discovered that languages came easily to her starting in Middle School. She learnt Spanish and wanted to pursue it in College. It would turn out to be a great choice.

Clare Overmann is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Culture.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

  • Love for Spanish
  • Why Georgetown University?
  • Study Abroad in Korea and Chile
  • Advice to Applicants

    • Topics discussed in this episode:

    • Introduction to Clare Overmann, Georgetown [1:00]
    • Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:45]
    • Georgetown - “Excellent Experience” [4:22]
    • Why Georgetown? [5:18]
    • High School - Voted “Most Versatile” [7:29]
    • Transition to Georgetown [8:36]
    • Preppy Peers [10:30]
    • “World Class” Profs [12:02]
    • The Love for Spanish [13:15]
    • Dorm [14:12]
    • Involved Student Body [17:05]
    • Korea, Chile - Study Abroad [18:24]
    • Assorted Summer Activities [22:41]
    • Georgetown as a Career Shaper [25:04]
    • Georgetown Redo? [30:06]
    • Advice to Aspirants [31:23]
    • About World Leaders & Traditions [33:26]

      • Our Guest: Clare Overmann is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Culture. After gaining international experience in Europe, Clare went on to get her Master’s in International Education at New York University.


      Memorable Quote: Clare on stereotypes about Georgetown Students: “It is a fairly wealthy population, it is kind of preppy, that many people want to be Politicians..some of it is actually true.”.


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