Living In The DC

Washington D.C. Our nation's capital. While one mayhighly skilled researchers and workers. Campuses
tend to think of this area as the seat of Democracysuch as Johns Hopkins University, Howard Hughes
and the federal government, there is a side to it thatMedical Institute and the National Institute of Health are
may not readily come to mind. The surrounding areasall headquartered here and provide an excellent
have quietly evolved into a wonderful area to live whileopportunity for students to discover a career in the
the Capital area has gone about the business of theresearch and medical fields.
country's affairs both foreign and domestic.There is also a thriving home industry in this county
Montgomery County lies just north of D.C. and iswith some of the more stunning homes reaching prices
known to be one of the most affluent counties inaround $5 million. However there are more economical
America. It is also the largest center for biotechnologyhome choices starting around the mid to low $100k's.
in the U.S.A. and is the home to several largeDespite being adjacent to one of the busier economic
companies of note such as Lockheed Martin, GEICO,centers in the Nation, Montgomery County is a quiet
and Hughes Network Systems.and secluded area that is perfect for raising a family
Montgomery County is one of the most highlyor simply finding that special home that is close to
educated counties in the country with 29.2% of theeverything. This area is a natural choice for people
population over 25 holding advanced degrees of someemployed within the Washington D.C. area who want
kind. This is partially due to the excellent educationa bit of peace and quite and to be a little removed
system that is in place in this area, and the high priorityfrom the bustle of city life.
places on education by the government's need for