By Lo’ay Ramadan (SFS’27). When I was a first year student, I used to worry that my academic interests were too scattered to fit neatly into the structured world of…
By Lawrence Mararac Travel has always been one of the most powerful ways to learn about history, about the world, and about ourselves. There’s something deeply transformative about stepping into…
By Michelle Hadebe Michelle Hadebe is a senior at GU-Q majoring in International Politics. Four years ago, I made a decision that changed my life. Leaving my high school in…
Riwaj Khatiwada (SFS’25), a senior at Georgetown University in Qatar has forged a unique path for himself during his undergraduate career. Graduating in May 2025, his journey has been shaped…
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…
By Janna AlsulaitiJanna Alsulaiti, is a multilingual sophomore at GU-Q majoring in International History. She speaks Arabic, English, and Japanese. For the Desert Hoya Blog, she shares insights on her…
By Shreya AmbroseShreya Ambrose is a first year student at GU-Q from India. For the Desert Hoya Blog, she writes about her First Year Experience. Starting my journey at Georgetown…
Lawrence Maracac (GU-Q’26) When I was in high school, I first encountered Georgetown through its Model United Nations program; something some of you may relate with. Walking onto campus and…
Lawrence Maracac (GU-Q’26) When I was in high school, I first encountered Georgetown through its Model United Nations program; something some of you may relate with. Walking onto campus and…
This spring, the Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) community welcomes a new cohort of Desert Hoya Storytellers – a vibrant group of students ready to share their unique journeys and…
Hello Friends, How was your summer? I still can’t believe that fall semester has begun and I am a junior! It’s been two years of writing and talking to you…
Hello there! How’s the summer break treating you? This is my first summer in Doha, and while it’s hot, I am really enjoying it. For this piece, I want to…
