The George Washington University is a proud and honorable staple to the Washington D.C. area. This university offers undergraduate programs and also is home to a law and medical school. The sense of community within the university is very strong and students quickly become part of the George Washington family. The university first opened in 1821 by an Act of Congress. . George Washington worked hard to get the university opened and that is why it is now his namesake. Event eh location of the university is important since it is located just four blocks from the White House. The university is rather large with a few different campus areas. Foggy Bottom is where most of the undergraduate and graduate programs are held. It is a 43 acre area that also is home to resident halls and several other buildings. Mount Vernon is basically a residential area, but also has a few academic buildings. Ashburn, VA also houses a campus of the university. The university is known for giving the most financial aid to need based students in the country. It also has a tuition cap that guarantees tuition will not rise if a student attends classes at the university for 10 continuous semesters. The George Washington University is also known for its research in many areas. The school colors are buff and blue, representing George Washington's military uniform. The mascot is George Washington. George Washington University is well suited to the busy Washington D.C. area. With its historic significance not lost in the daily bustle, this university is a tribute to the country and to the honorable president, George Washington.
The Horn of Africa Music Festival's mission is to bring artists and musicians from Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Kenya, and Somalia to our attention here in America.
