Tagged: WMATA
Justin Soto
Shopping Hot Spots in the Capitol
Justin Soto
Fall 2015
While DC isn’t exactly the most fashion forward city in the world, there are still plenty of opportunities to find that special piece for your closet. DC offers it all, from malls like Tyson’s Corner that offer the conventional stores like H&M for thrifty college students to stores that can break the bank like Prada & Chanel all the way to urban lofts converted to storefronts like Zara and Banana Republic in the Metro Center area of Downtown DC. I’m going to rank my top three shopping locations in DC giving you the pros, cons and staple stores that attract hundreds of thousands of shoppers every year. More
Ava Mack
It’s the Metro, not the T
Ava Mack
Fall 2015
Here are some quick differences between the Metro and the T to help you navigate DC:
1. The Metro runs deep underground, so expect a long escalator ride. Speaking of which, there is simple escalator etiquette in DC that is strictly enforced: if you’re standing, stay to the right. People walk up and down on the left, and will tell you to get out of the way. More
Kathryn Teran
Surviving DC without asking your parents for more money
Kathryn Teran
Summer 2015
Washington DC—not quite city not quite town, where history is made, opportunities are found, and networks are linked. The Metro (DC’s public transportation service) is clean and functions consistently until 3 am on the weekends. Shopping is abundant and there is food from every corner of the globe in every form from bakeries to food trucks to restaurants with $2.50+ tasting menus. For all you ladies and gents over 21 coming from Boston, behold, the promised land of happy hour. If you’re staying at the Deb you will be thrilled to find that the restaurant right next door has $1 margaritas. God Bless America.
We have arrived, well, kind of. Unless you’re fortunate enough to have either a paid internship or your company pays for your public transportation, costs will start to add up, and fast. It happens slowly, and then all at once—your food truck lunches, bottomless mimosa brunches, and frequent use of the metro will add up and have you looking at your bank statement wondering where the money that was supposed to last you all semester went.
So, my tips for surviving DC without awkwardly asking your parents for more money?
Margaux Carle
5 Things You Should Know Before Riding the Metro in the Summer
Margaux Carle
Summer 2015
1. If you have to walk to the metro stop, prepare for sweat
It’s no secret that DC summers are brutal. The heat warnings alone would be enough to make you second-guess why you chose to spend your summer in DC, but the real killer is the humidity. DC is a beautiful city that can be fun to commute through…. until you drown on your way to the bus stop! Unfortunately, humidity is hard to combat so be prepared for some sweaty commutes. When in doubt, bring a spare shirt or, ladies, put your hair up!
