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Georgetown offers ‘personal care suites’ to students on Election Day – complete with milk, cookies and coloring books
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Georgetown offers ‘personal care suites’ to students on Election Day – complete with milk, cookies and coloring books

Students at elite Washington university who fear hearing views they disagree with on Election Day are being offered ‘personal care suites’ where they can sip hot chocolate until the scary things disappear.

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy—a crucible for our nation’s next generation of elected officials and diplomats that costs $61,200 a year to attend—has opened the “woke” apolitical cocoons to address the students for whom political discourse is simply too overwhelming. .

Students at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy are treated to stress-relieving Election Day activities, such as Lego stations, with plenty of hot chocolate to take home. Pixel-Shot – stock.adobe.com

“In recognition of these stressful times, all members of the McCourt community are invited to gather…in the 3rd Floor Commons to take a well-deserved break, joining us for mindfulness activities and snacks throughout throughout the day,” wrote Jaclyn Clevenger, the school’s director of student studies. commitment, in an email addressed to students and obtained by The free press.

Toys are provided to give students something to think about outside of Election Day. fery – stock.adobe.com

In the suites, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, students will be treated to treats that wouldn’t be out of place at a child’s birthday party, including a Lego station, coloring books and even milk , biscuits and hot drinks. chocolate – all within a comfortable distance of anything resembling a debate.

At the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, students also have the option to seek shelter, not just on Election Day, but throughout the week.

Students can head to the campus lobby to enjoy some cupcakes before heading to the campus rotunda to let their minds wander in a “walkable maze” featuring “soothing lighting and music.”

Those who still do not feel like they have received adequate help can then participate in relaxing arts and crafts activities, including beading, canvas bag decorating, and painting. Snacks will be provided, of course.

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy costs $61,200 per year. Georgetownmccourtschool/Instagram

In the days following Election Day, Tacoma students can enjoy a calming “Pause for Paws” event where they can snuggle up with their four-legged friends and while away the afternoon sipping soothing hot chocolate .

For students who still haven’t shaken off their Election Day mood on Thursday, the school is offering a “post-election processing space” where students can create collages, journal using writing prompts to practice self-care and even enjoy comfort food courtesy of a baked potato bar.

Clevenger did not respond to The Post’s request for comment Tuesday.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in a standoff on Election Day, but students can instead occupy their minds with walkable mazes and baked potato bars at a university in Tacoma, Washington. REUTERS

Pampering resembles a movement by the chic private school of ethical culture in New York, which surfaced last week.

Fieldston is allowing all of his “emotionally distressed” students over the election to skip school on Wednesday — an offer immediately ridiculed by one of his former famous parents, comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

“What kind of life have these people led that makes them think this is the right way to deal with young people? » he told the New York Times, incredulously. “To encourage them to buckle up. This is the lesson they teach, for ungodly amounts of money.