Prospective Students Experience “A Day in the Life” at Georgetown Qatar

Prospective undergraduate students experienced 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 invited 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 could connect with supportive GU-Q faculty, staff, and students for guidance and insights on preparing their applications. The event also highlighted 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 had 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 offered 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 taught 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 have the chance to see this first-hand.”

The event also highlighted 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 who were 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.