Aside from being the seat of the U.S. government and headquarters for many national and international organizations, Washington, D.C., is a vibrant metro area with numerous renowned institutions of higher learning. Whether you prefer a traditional in-person campus visit or a virtual tour, here’s an inside look at five universities in the district plus one a few miles away in Maryland:
— George Washington University
— The Catholic University of America
— University of Maryland–College Park
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