September 2024
Stories: Student summer experience stories, International student orientation, Qalam Series launch with Abdulrazak Gurnah; CIRS USA Election events; Admissions Applications Open with Early Action, plus social media and statistics for September 2024.
The Student Experience
POV: Filmmaking Can Help Advocate for Change
Lyailya Nurpeissova and Manizha Abdulloeva, Class of 2027, spent the summer filming a documentary in Kazakhstan. Here they write about their experience and lessons learned. Read more.
How GU-Q Students Spent their Summer
From South Africa, to Switzerland, to Kazakhstan, GU-Q students spent eventful summers engaged in hands-on learning to prepare for active citizenship and productive careers in international affairs. Read more.
International Students Embrace Qatari Traditions at Souq
Newly arrived international students were treated to an immersive cultural experience as part of their orientation program. Read more.
Admissions
GU-Q Opens Applications for Fall 2025 Admissions and Early Action
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is excited to announce the official opening of its Fall 2025 application cycle. For the first time prospective students can apply through either the Early Action or Regular Decision pathways, both of which cater to the diverse needs of applicants. Read more.
Events
CIRS Explores U.S. Election Strategy and Voter Trends
In the heated run-up to the U.S. presidential election, GU-Q is diving deep into American democracy through a series of events hosted by the Center for International and Regional Studies. Read more.
Qalam: GU-Q’s New Literary Series Debuts with Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah
GU-Q was proud to launch Qalam: Great Writers in Conversation with Kamila Shamsie, a series that will bring some of the world’s most acclaimed writers to engage with the community. Read more.