“Debate” Posts

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  • Desert Hoya

    Raising the Georgetown Flag at the Biggest International Law Moot Court Competition

    November 18, 2025 · By Carl Jambo (GU-Q’28)

    Sometimes the most courageous step you can take is to clench your fists, whisper an affirmation of hope, and press ‘submit’ on that Google form. It was 11:00PM, less than an hour to the deadline as I sat staring at the application for the Georgetown Moot Court team. I couldn’t help but wonder whether I would be good enough,  right up until the moment I clicked submit. That single click became the spark that set the stage for an unimaginable intercontinental journey to North America.

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    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.

  • Desert Hoya

    Debate: The Art of Arguing & Listening

    July 13, 2023 · By Michelle Hadebe (GU-Q '25)

    For this piece, I want to discuss the art of debate, argumentation, and public speaking — something we heavily focus on at GU-Q. In today's fast-paced world, one needs to effectively communicate and express themselves, even in the face of diverging opinions.