Georgetown Qatar Invites Prospective Students to Experience “A Day in the Life”
Prospective undergraduate students can experience an enriching first-hand campus encounter during “A Day in the Life of a Georgetown Student” hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) on January 24.
This highly anticipated annual tradition invites high school and transfer students, their families, and educational leaders to get to know GU-Q’s academic and student life opportunities.
With the February 1 admissions deadline approaching, participants can connect with supportive GU-Q faculty, staff, and students for guidance and insights on preparing their applications. The event, which runs from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., will also highlight college life and the vibrant, multicultural campus experience outside the classroom.
Emphasizing the event as an opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from professors and students, Joseph Hernandez, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Strategic Enrolment Management, said: “For a day, participants can immerse themselves in the GU-Q experience, gaining a real feel for what our global campus here in Education City has to offer. It is a valuable opportunity to see how their personal and professional lives will be enriched by a Georgetown degree.”
Students will have the chance to experience the dynamics of the classroom environment, with Assistant Professor of International Law Noha Aboueldahab and Professor and Director of International Economics Alexis Antoniades offering two sample academic classes.
Engaging prospective students with current events, Dr. Aboueldahab will be offering a sample class drawn from her popular course on the laws governing warfare. “Teaching and learning international law at GU-Q often involves exploring critical issues that affect the daily lives of this diverse student body,” she explained, adding, “Through classroom and experiential learning, students leave with a better understanding of the world of law and politics, and with a strengthened drive to shape it."
Dr. Antoniades, who will be teaching a class on the impact of AI on labor markets at the event, added: “Whether it’s the smaller class sizes or the emphasis on critical thinking, GU-Q students have every opportunity to engage in meaningful learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. Participants will have the chance to see this first-hand.”
The event will also highlight GU-Q’s four-year interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS), which follows the same renowned curriculum as the Walsh School of Foreign Service on the Washington, DC campus.
Students unable to attend the event can meet a GU-Q counselor at an online Admissions Workshop, which will take place on January 29. Additional information on the application requirements, frequently asked questions, and program information, are available on the university’s website.
Information and registration details for the “A Day in the Life” event can be found at https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/day
Background Information
Georgetown University in Qatar
Established in 1789 in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), founded in 2005 in partnership with Qatar Foundation, seeks to build upon the world-class reputation of the university through education, research, and service. Inspired by the university’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, GU-Q aims to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind.
Located in Doha’s Education City, GU-Q offers the same internationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in Washington, DC. This unique, interdisciplinary program prepares students to tackle the most important and pressing global issues by helping them develop critical thinking, analytic, and communication skills within an international context. GU-Q alumni work in leading local and international organizations across industries ranging from finance to energy, education, and media. The Qatar campus also serves as a residency and delivery location for the Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management along with the Executive Master’s in Leadership.