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  • Desert Hoya

    Teaching English, Learning Everything Else

    November 6, 2025 · By Radiyah Ahmed (GU-Q'28)

    If there’s one thing people eventually learn about me, it’s that I have a thing for languages. I currently speak seven, and am always on the lookout for new ways to use them, or sneak an eighth onto the list. That’s why Georgetown Qatar feels like such a perfect fit for me. Every hallway, you hear sounds like an orchestra of accents and dialects; Arabic, Urdu, French, Tagalog, Somali, Russian, you name it. Every conversation feels like a mini language exchange, and for someone like me, that’s basically heaven.

    A woman in a light gray hijab holds a We Are Georgetown pennant outdoors, with green grass and trees in the background.
  • Desert Hoya

    What I’ll Miss about Doha, What I Can’t Wait For as I Study Abroad at Georgetown’s Villa Le Balze in Florence, Italy

    September 30, 2025 · By Sama Alissa (GU-Q'27)

    Ever since my first semester at GU-Q, I’ve been looking forward to going abroad. Not because I couldn’t wait to get away from GU-Q, but because I heard from upperclassmen how their study abroad experiences changed them, and I’ve always felt a longing for that feeling that they described. As my junior year was approaching, it started becoming a reality. I filled out the applications, packed my room, and left Doha knowing that I would not return for another 8 months.

    A collage of selfies, group photos, travel landmarks, a stuffed animal, and meals, featuring friends smiling together, sightseeing, cooking, and enjoying various indoor and outdoor settings.
  • Desert Hoya

    GAAP 2025: A Welcome Like No Other

    May 18, 2025 · By Radiyah Ahmed (GU-Q'28)

    There’s something magical about the Georgetown Admissions Ambassadors Program (GAAP), a program that celebrates newly admitted students to GU-Q. Something special about the way we welcome new students into a space where they’re already celebrated. Maybe it’s the energy. Maybe it’s the noise, the cheers, the laughter. Or maybe it’s just that quiet feeling of walking into a place for the first time and thinking, oh… this could be home.

    Two people stand smiling under a blue and silver balloon arch, beneath a large Welcome Home Hoyas banner at Georgetown University Qatar. Both wear dark shirts with white text. Blue carpet and rope barriers are visible.
  • Desert Hoya

    Finding Community Through Clubs at Georgetown Qatar

    May 14, 2025 · By Janna Alsulaiti (GU-Q'27)

    Being in the Georgetown Qatar community opens up many different opportunities and hobbies for students to take up. One of the biggest ones? Student clubs and organizations at GU-Q have made my out-of-class experience meaningful – and allowed me to find a true sense of community & belonging. 

    Three women sit at a table with laptops and signs reading Georgetown Analytics and Georgetown Consultancy Club. They appear to be at an event or fair in a modern building.
  • Desert Hoya

    From MUN Delegate to MUN Secretary General and Student Body President: Celebrating Nagla Abdelhady’s Unforgettable GU-Q Journey

    May 13, 2025 · By Sama Alissa (GU-Q'27)

    I first met Nagla Abdelhady (SFS’25) when she was my orientation advisor during Hoya Welcome Week. Her enthusiasm and energy helped me adjust quickly. While my friendship with Nagla took a while to grow, it was hard to escape her on campus. Whether it be her messages on group chats during her time as  the Student Government Association’s (SGA) Public Relations Officer, or seeing her in MUN training when she she was the Secretary General.

    A woman in a black hijab stands at a podium labeled Georgetown University Qatar, with US and Qatari flags and a Georgetown University backdrop behind her.
  • Desert Hoya

    Iktashif Qatar: How We Make Adventures Happen at Georgetown

    April 27, 2025 · By Lawrence Maracac (GU-Q’26)

    One adventure at a time. That’s basically how I live my life, not just in general, but especially here at Georgetown. For almost three years now, I’ve been organizing Iktashif Qatar trips, and let me tell you, they’ve been some of the most rewarding adventures I’ve had the chance to lead as a student employee.

    Five friends sit around a glass-top outdoor table at a café, smiling at the camera. Drinks and menus are on the table, and the setting is bright with warm lighting and modern decor.
  • Desert Hoya

    Ramadan at Georgetown Qatar: A Month of Lights, Iftars, and Unmatched Vibes

    April 13, 2025 · By Radiyah Ahmed (GU-Q'28)

    Experiencing Ramadan as a Desert Hoya is something I’ll never stop being in awe of. The moment the month arrived at GU-Q, I felt the shift in the air- literally and spiritually. One day, it was just a regular university with everyone speed-walking to class, and the next, BOOM. Fairy lights, lanterns, and a magical transformation that didn’t just acknowledge Ramadan; but embraced it. 

    Large dining hall with many tables set for a formal meal. People are serving food, eating, and mingling. International flags hang above. Circular ceiling lights illuminate the spacious room.
  • Desert Hoya

    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.

    Three women are sitting and talking in a cozy living room with a blue couch, bookshelves, a glass coffee table, and a laptop displaying a video call. One woman is standing, holding a book and smiling.
  • Desert Hoya

    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

    Three students wearing Georgetown University in Qatar sweatshirts stand outdoors, smiling. One holds a Desert Hoya sign. Backgrounds show trees and international flags.
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    Catching Up: Academia, Adventures, and Community Connections

    May 22, 2023 · By Michelle Hadebe (GU-Q '25)

    It's been a while since we last connected, and I must admit, I've missed sharing my experiences with you. The past semester has been a whirlwind of adventures, both on and off campus. As I sit here reflecting on the memories, I can't help but wonder how you've been and what incredible stories you might have to share.

    A group of people in winter clothing pose on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, holding a dark banner. An airplane is visible in the sky to the left. The day is overcast.