Desert Hoya

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…

Hello Friends,  It’s been a while since we last connected, and I must admit, I’ve missed sharing my experiences with you. The past semester has been a whirlwind of adventures,…

After years of waiting, the most anticipated event in Qatar finally happened – the FIFA World Cup! It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me to witness the…

Hello there, How are you doing? I have missed you all so much. From having the FIFA World Cup happening in Qatar in a few days to having an early…

At heart, I always knew I would return to my Alma Mater, the African Leadership Academy (ALA), but I did not think it would be this soon. After finishing my…

I am sure some of you are wondering where in the world is the Desert Hoya! Worry not, I have not forgotten about you. Right now, I am writing to…

Dear class of 2026,  Congratulations once again on your acceptance to Georgetown University in Qatar! My name is Armina and I am a senior and a proud CULPIE (Culture and…

Hello there! I trust you are all doing well. I have really been enjoying interacting with you on our Insta. I hope you all loved the Spotify playlist that we…

Hello Friends! First and foremost, congratulations to the class of 2026 on being admitted into Georgetown University in Qatar. I know firsthand that the college application process is challenging. The…

Hi there, How are you? Yes, I know it has been a while since my last blog post, this is the life of a university student! It’s been busy! Whether…

Hello again! How are you? For my second blog post, I wanted to wrap up my semester with you! I believe I will be speaking on behalf of many GU-Q…