June 2024
Stories: Alumni-owned company profile, summer courses, study in DC experience, advice from the winning Arabic Debate team, student activist profile, plus social media and statistics for June 2024.
Alumni Success
Qatari Innovation: Strategy Hub’s Rise from Georgetown Connections
At Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), bonds shared in the classroom often evolve into lasting connections. For Amna Al-Thani (GU-Q’11) and Haajerah Khan (GU-Q’10), the Georgetown network has been instrumental in the success of Strategy Hub, an innovative Qatari consultancy they launched in 2022. Read more.
Student Success
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Top 5 Debating Tips from GU-Q’s Arabic Team
In the bustling halls of the Qatar National Convention Centre, anticipation filled the air as students from over 50 countries gathered for the 7th International Universities Debating Championship. Amid fierce competition, the Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) Arabic debate team secured third place, with Moza AlHajri (SFS’26) being named Best Speaker among participants from more than 100 universities. Read more.
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Activism and Academic Excellence, the Mohammed Usrof Way
Mohammed Usrof (SFS’25), a rising senior at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), is making a significant impact both inside and outside the classroom. Balancing a busy academic schedule with numerous international activities, Mohammed exemplifies the power of youth activism and academic excellence. Read more.
Academic Excellence
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How GU-Q Brings Arabic to Life
GU-Q recently brought Arabic to life through Assistant Professor Seerwan Hariry’s Summer Advanced Business Arabic course, which immersed students in real-world workshops and site visits to enhance their professional Arabic skills. Read more.
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Summer Course Offers First-Hand Account of Impact of War in Ukraine
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students studying the writings of authors in exile were honored with a class visit from His Excellency Andrii Kuzmenko, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Qatar, who shed light on the grim realities of the difficult humanitarian situation triggered by the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Read more.
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A Semester Abroad at Georgetown’s Washington, DC Campus
Embarking on a semester abroad earlier this year was a revelatory experience for International Politics major Abdul Hannan (SFS’25). He spent the semester in Washington, DC, attending classes at Georgetown University and visiting museums and monuments. Read more.