Zan Haq (SFS’24), a senior from Dallas, is a culture and politics major with a minor in Arabic. At Georgetown, he is chair of the Lecture Fund and a senior representative on the SFS Academic Council. Outside of class, he performs stand-up comedy on- and off-campus. “I wrote in my college essay when I was applying to Georgetown that when I grew up I wanted to be a stand-up comedian, and, if that didn’t work out, I’d settle for president,” he says.
One of Haq’s most memorable SFS experiences was his trip to Jordan with other SFS students studying Arabic. During the trip, Haq visited a number of historical and cultural sites and practiced his Arabic. This immersive educational experience was a crucial part of his time at SFS. “I think this is a testament to the SFS mentality,” he says.
Looking back on his four years, Haq has some advice for his fellow students. “I just encourage everyone else who’s here, who’s having the opportunity to be here, to just take advantage of everything. Savor it,” he recommends.