Best of Brookland

Hi everyone, Rajhad here! As a D.C. native, I love exploring the neighborhoods around the area, but as a CatholicU student, Brookland is one of my favorites. Catholic University is located inside the heart of the Brookland neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Brookland is filled with great dining options and stores that are a short walk...

Committed to Service

Hi everyone, my name is Leoul, I’m a rising junior Business management major with a specialization in sports management from Woodbridge, VA. Today, I want to tell you about one of the biggest parts about Catholic’s identity: service. Students are encouraged to volunteer to aid the community through Campus Ministry every single day with just...

Rainy Day or Any Day

Hi Everyone, Isa here! It's a very rainy day in D.C., so I thought I would tell you about one of my favorite places to spend a rainy day: Union Market. Since the early 1930s, Union Market (back then called Union Terminal Market since it is close to the train lines) has been one of...

See D.C. Like a Local

Hey! I’m Zoe, a rising junior politics and pre-law major with minors in Hispanic studies and social work. I am from upstate New York, and as much as I miss home, Washington, D.C. offers me so much more than I ever could have imagined. Some people think Washington, D.C. is just a tourist destination. They...

Nun Betta Than This Team

Hey, I'm Bridget! I'm a junior English major with a minor in marketing from Pennsylvania. Before my freshman year at Catholic, I knew I wanted to get involved around campus.  Even though I was part of a number of clubs in high school, I wanted to challenge myself in college by joining a club that...

It’s No Trouble to Double

What's your major? That's the first question everyone asks each other when they meet at Orientation freshman year. Well, what if you can't pick just one? You'll find that a lot of students at Catholic are are choosing to pursue multiple majors and minors. Take my friend Will for example. He decided to purse both...

Have You Ever Heard of Hurling?

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, a senior marketing major from New York. If you're coming to campus as a freshman this fall, you might be wondering what types of clubs you can join. Well, with over 100 student-run organizations, you're bound to find some unique offerings. Today I want to spotlight a fast-growing club on campus:...

Things I Wish I Knew As a Freshman

Hi everyone, I’m Isa! I am a theology major, Spanish minor, and on a pre-med track. I am also earning a certificate in Spanish for healthcare here at Catholic U. As you can tell, I’m pretty busy as a rising junior, but I’ve learned a lot along the way!  I am so excited to give...

Which CatholicU Building Are You?

Have you taken a tour of campus yet? As soon as you step onto our beautiful campus, nestled in a residential neighborhood called Brookland, in Northeast Washington, D.C., you won't want to leave! After your tour, you'll know so much about campus, you might just think that each building has its own unique personality. Take...

Matcha and More!

Hey! My name is John and I’m a rising senior majoring in psychology with a certificate in Islamic World Studies. If you ask me, something that unites most college students is the need for caffeine. One thing that I have discovered about living in Washington D.C. is the amount of incredible coffee shops scattered around...

Finding D.C.’s Wild Side

Hi everyone, Tyler here! I’m a senior politics major from Milton, Vermont with minors in sociology and philosophy. Now that we have made it to summer vacation, I'm ready to find some fun things to do to relax after a long semester. Although Catholic University is located in the nation's always bustling and busy capital city,...

Academic Spotlight: Nursing

Hi everyone! I’m Lizzy, a sophomore nursing major from Staten Island, New York here at Catholic U! The enrollment deadline is just a few days away, so if you're trying to decide if the Conway School of Nursing is for you, keep reading! Your first questions are probably about Anatomy and Physiology (A&P): What to...

An Adventure With My Favorite Club

Hey everyone, Sam here. Happy April! Today, I want to tell you why I love to be involved in one of my favorite clubs: College Democrats! This year, I am the treasurer of this awesome organization and back in March I helped organize a great event to celebrate women’s history month. We sponsored a women’s...

Academic Spotlight: Media and Communication Studies

Anyone out there looking to join the massively expanding field of media and communications? Maybe you haven't chosen a major yet and think this might be the right one for you? Well, current sophomore, Rajhad, is here to answer some commonly asked questions about his major, Media and Communication Studies! What is your favorite class...

Academic Spotlight: Biology

Hi everyone! My name is Sam and I am a junior biology major with a minor in German on the pre-med and liberal studies honors tracks. I am also completing the 4+1 program to earn my master's degree in biotechnology! Today I wanted to tell you about life as a biology major and answer some...

Academic Spotlight: Criminology

We asked senior criminology major, Nicole, what questions she got asked the most about her major. Not only did she give us the questions, she gave us the answers too! If you're thinking about majoring in criminology, or even closely related topics like psychology or sociology, keep reading! What classes does a criminolgy major take?...

Food and Fun Friday: Go Mystics!

Summer in D.C. means lots of time for finding great food and fun (usually free!) activities. Follow our Food and Fun Friday posts to get the best recommendations from our students! One of the perks of living in a city like D.C. is the ample amount of sporting event opportunities. As a passionate sports fan,...

Work It Wednesday: Calling All Nurses

Hi there, I'm Graceann, a rising senior nursing major here at Catholic.  In addition, I'm earning a Spanish for Healthcare certificate, president of the Student Nurses’ Association, and a fellow in the Office of Admission!  Here's a look at my busy summer working as a Student Nurse Extern at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in the Emergency...

Making the Most of a Campus Visit

As a prospective college student, I toured close to 30 universities, so I like to consider myself somewhat of an expert on campus visits. Here are the most important things I learned about making the most of a campus visit: Schedule a formal campus tour with the Office of Admission! Walking around a campus on...

Top Chapels on Campus

Hey, Future Cards!!!  Fatima here again, this time sharing one of my favorite things about campus: The chapels! Just on campus, we have 7 chapels total. No matter where you are on campus you are likely to have a chapel close by. Whether you are looking for weekly mass, praise worship nights, or you are...

Commuter Check List

Being a commuter student may seem intimidating at first, but once you have all these boxes checked, becoming a Cardinal Commuter will be so easy.  Spare change. DC can be a tricky place when looking for parking. For that reason, always have at least a dollar's worth of quarters in your wallet or book bag....