SFS Stories
Students
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Master of Arts in Arab Studies students launch new podcast
A new student-led podcast, Shu Kaman?, delves beyond the surface with scholars and students of the Arab world.
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How SFS helped Gemma King (MASIA’26) dive deep into Asia and the Indo-Pacific
Gemma King (MASIA’26) chose the MASIA program for rigorous, experiential learning, thriving through Indo-Pacific policy internships and Jakarta study.
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Chloe Daikh (MAAS’26) dives into education outreach about the Arab world | CCAS 50th Anniversary
Chloe Daikh (MAAS’26) bridges university expertise with K–12 educators across MENA-focused studies.
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Melissa Sidwell Bowron (IBP’25) balances school, military service and motherhood
Melissa Sidwell Bowron (MA-IBP’25), an active-duty U.S. Air Force officer, balanced service and parenting while earning her degree at Georgetown.
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MSFS students at COP30: Insights from a week in Belém and their implications for climate leadership
In November 2025, two Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) students traveled deep into Amazonia to participate in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. As part of Georgetown University’s delegation, Manon Fuchs (MSFS’26) and Clemente Gilardini (MSFS’26) joined world leaders, climate experts, civil society organizations, activists and private sector…
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Luciana Dahdah (MIMR’26) dives head first into migration policy and uses sports to empower refugee youth
Graduating in MIMR’s inaugural cohort, Luciana Dahdah (MIMR’26) turned her commitment to migration into opportunities for Latin American refugees and migrants.
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Tips and advice for applying to Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service
What’s the best approach to applying to SFS graduate programs? Current graduate students, professors, and admissions officers weigh in.
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SFS students immerse themselves in the history of Gettysburg Battlefield
SFS students explore Gettysburg’s battlefield in SFS Prof McNaugher’s seminar, blending strategy, history and firsthand insight into war’s legacy.
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MSFS students and alumni connect in New York City for the 2025 MSFS Career Trek
On October 9-10, 2025, forty students from Georgetown University’s Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program traveled to New York City for the return of the annual MSFS New York Career Trek—a dynamic two-day event connecting current students with accomplished alumni working across various aspects of international affairs. Organized and moderated by MSFS Board…
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Pelosi Scholars contribute to economic and security strategies at the local and federal level
Some of the 2025 Pelosi Scholars had internships in economics and security, spanning roles in the U.S. government and local nonprofit organizations.