Living and Learning at SFS-Qatar
Aside from the rigorous academic work, learning is enriched by the students' living environments and their engagement in a wide range of co-curricular pursuits. These activities can range from community service to athletics and student government to the performing arts. To learn more about student life at SFS-Qatar, please click here.
Service Learning
We view our students as citizens in a diverse community and work to educate them about making responsible choices. We encourage them to explore the values, beliefs, and commitments that guide their actions. Our work with students builds on the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis – care of the whole person.
SFS-Qatar students are encouraged to take part in Service Learning Programs to put classroom learning into practical experience. In this program, students take field trips to different parts of the world to help communities in need, and give a real-world relevance to their course material. Students at Georgetown University in Qatar learn as they give back to the community.
Campus Living
Campus living is an integral part of student life. SFS-Qatar students take advantage of various services; such as Health and Wellness and Career Development. They also enjoy participating in student-run clubs and engage in athletics.
Student Clubs
Our students take part in various student organizations, such as Brainfood, Campus Activities Council and International Relations Club, which takes part in Model United Nations. These student clubs create a vibrant, diverse and creative campus community.
Career Development and Health and Wellness Offices
Career Development Office prepares SFS-Qatar students to the professional world through trainings, career couching and providing various resources. The Office also helps the students to secure internships, on-campus employment and also graduate employment opportunities.
SFS-Qatar puts every effort to create and maintain a healthy and caring community. Health and Wellness Office provides services to SFS-Qatar to promote their quality of life and well being through culturally and contextually appropriate measures.
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SFS-Qatar News
- Georgetown University Qatar Graduates Second Undergraduate Class
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar marked the graduation of its second undergraduate class today in an official commencement ceremony. John J. DeGioia, Ph. D. and President of Georgetown University, delivered the keynote address to the thirty-one students, who received their Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degrees in International Politics and Culture and Politics. (May 08, 2010) - Georgetown University Concludes Week of Commencement Activities, Second Class of Students Prepares to Graduate
The Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar concluded today its third day of commencement events in the run-up to the university’s graduation ceremony on May 8. The weeklong celebration of SFS-Qatar’s second graduating class kicked off with Education City Senior Convocation on May 4 and included a series of events on campus and off. (May 06, 2010) - Georgetown University Qatar’s Dean Mehran Kamrava speaks in Bahrain
Dr. Mehran Kamrava, Interim Dean of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar spoke at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bahrain today as part of the university’s Distinguished Lecture Series. (April 26, 2010)
