Monica Gibbons

NHS ’16
Age: 19
Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
Major: International Health

How do you think the NHS fits in or is perceived within Georgetown?
I think it’s seen as kind of rare and out of the norm because it’s really small, but it definitely fits in with the mission. It’s caring of the whole person and all that.

What’s your favorite Georgetown experience?
Probably Alternative Spring Break. I went on it freshman year and I was a leader this year. It’s just a very unique community.

What’s something you would change about Georgetown?
I think the pre-professionalism that I feel is very pervasive.

Do you think there’s a stereotype of the Georgetown student?
I’d say interested in something. I don’t think of the preppy thing. I’m very West Coast, and I’m not like that at all, and it’s fine. 

Interview by Emma Hinchliffe