Architectural goldmine. Penang being a place of tradition and heritage is chock full of buildings from at least a century ago, since its development by British administration and Asian settlement. Colonial buildings as well as Chinese and Indian ornate houses and shop lots still stand proudly around the island.

Why is Georgetown so popular?

Georgetown is most known for its Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service where students are prepared to become empathetic and committed leaders in global affairs. The most popular majors include Political Science and Government, International Relations (ranked number one in the country), Finance, and Economics.

Is Georgetown a top 20 school?

Georgetown University has consistently been deemed one of the top 20 universities in the nation. It is one of the oldest colleges in the United States, having been established in 1789. The campus, located overlooking the Potomac River in Washington D.C, covers about 104 acres.

Is Georgetown respected?

So its no surprise that Georgetown is often regarded as an Ivy. It is consistently placed at the top of U.S. college ranking lists, particularly the school for international affairs. Proximity to our nations capital puts Georgetown at the center of the political world.

Is Duke better than Georgetown?

Both are excellent at Duke. More specifically, both the econ department and especially the political science department at Duke are significantly stronger than those at Georgetown. Public policy is stronger at Duke as well.