“Desert Hoya” Posts

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    How I Embraced Uncertainty at Georgetown – Then Found My Path through Research in Greece and Indonesia

    March 16, 2025 · By Lo'ay Ramadan (GU-Q '27)

    When I was a first year student, I used to worry that my academic interests were too scattered to fit neatly into the structured world of university research. It wasn’t about the variety of academic opportunities offered at Georgetown, rather the uncertainty of how to navigate them from an interdisciplinary point of view. Even so, I wasn’t sure whether these interests would translate into tangible opportunities. 

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    How GU-Q’s Travel Programs Turn Studying Into an Adventure

    February 26, 2025 · By Lawrence Maracac (GU-Q’26)

    Travel has always been one of the most powerful ways to learn about history, about the world, and about ourselves. There’s something deeply transformative about stepping into a place shaped by a history different from our own, immersing ourselves in its culture, and seeing firsthand the realities we’ve only encountered in books or lectures. That is why I have come to love traveling, not just as a hobby, but as a way to grow.

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    70 Days Until Graduation: How Choosing Georgetown Changed Everything For Me

    February 26, 2025 · By Michelle Hadebe (GU-Q '25)

    Four years ago, I made a decision that changed my life. Leaving my high school in South Africa, I took a leap of faith to pursue a degree in International Politics at Georgetown University in Qatar. Today, as I count down the final 100 days to graduation, I find myself reflecting on how this journey has reshaped my worldview, career aspirations, and sense of purpose.

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    Riwaj Khatiwada (SFS’25) Forges His Path in International Economics and Math at Georgetown

    February 12, 2025 · By Office of Admissions

    Riwaj Khatiwada (SFS’25), a senior at Georgetown University in Qatar has forged a unique path for himself during his undergraduate career. Graduating in May 2025, his journey has been shaped by analytical rigor, curiosity, and a deep interest in the intersection of International Economics (IECO) and Math: his major and minor.

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    Why the Women’s Center might be Georgetown’s Best Self-Care Secret

    February 12, 2025 · By Radiyah Ahmed (GU-Q'28)

    If Georgetown is a masterpiece of campus design, then the Women’s Center is the hidden Easter egg you didn’t know you needed. Tucked away in a cozy corner near the student wellness team, and the Oasis Room (aptly named because it’s basically a spa day for your soul), the Women’s Center is the holy grail of self-care. And no, you can’t sit with us – unless, of course, you’re a woman.

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    My First Week as a History Major at GU-Q

    January 30, 2025 · By Janna Alsulaiti (GU-Q'27)

    After a year and a half of attending University, I thought I finally understood what it meant to be a Georgetown Student, to study politics and strive for academic excellence in a challenging environment. While those things stand true, there are many things left to be desired.

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    How My First Semester at Georgetown Led Me to Nepal

    January 30, 2025 · By Shreya Ambrose (GU-Q'28)

    Starting my journey at Georgetown was exciting, but I never imagined it would lead to an adventure in Nepal within just two months of stepping foot in Qatar for the first time.  When I found out I got selected for a fully funded, 10-day trip to Nepal under the Community Engagement Program, it was amazing news! 

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    Becoming a Hoya: Why We Chose Georgetown University in Qatar

    January 19, 2025 · By Office of Admissions

    Becoming a Hoya: Why We Chose Georgetown University in Qatar

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    Introducing the Desert Hoya Storytellers for Spring 2025

    January 15, 2025 · By Office of Admissions

    This spring, the Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) community welcomes a new cohort of Desert Hoya Storytellers – a vibrant group of students ready to share their unique journeys…

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    What Have GUQ Students Been Up to This Summer?

    September 4, 2023 · By Michelle Hadebe (GU-Q '25)

    How was your summer? I still can’t believe that fall semester has begun and I am a junior! It’s been two years of writing and talking to you all and now I am entering the second chapter of being a student at Georgetown. Summer is every university student’s favorite time! It is an opportunity to reunite with family and friends, a space to research and intern, and most importantly travel.