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  • Rethinking foreign service, learning through immersion and seeing the Global South differently
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    Rethinking foreign service, learning through immersion and seeing the Global South differently

    Linda Christopher (GHD’26) reflects on her summer in Jakarta, reshaping her view of foreign service and highlighting global engagement.

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  • Lily Nguyen (MSFS’26) bridges climate policy, finance and global diplomacy
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    Lily Nguyen (MSFS’26) bridges climate policy, finance and global diplomacy

    At Georgetown, Lily Nguyen (MSFS’26) bridged cultures and global climate challenges through hands-on policy projects, coursework and leadership.

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  • Dante Schulz (MASIA’26) charts the Indo-Pacific region through policy, research and personal narratives
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    Dante Schulz (MASIA’26) charts the Indo-Pacific region through policy, research and personal narratives

    At Georgetown, Dante Schulz (MASIA’26) debated South Asian politics, analyzed East Asian security and developed policy for Southeast Asian issues.

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  • Behind the lens with foreign affairs photojournalist Amanda Rivkin (SSP’11)
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    Behind the lens with foreign affairs photojournalist Amanda Rivkin (SSP’11)

    Foreign affairs photojournalist Amanda Rivkin (SSP’11) reflects on how her studies inform her reporting and shares a selection of images from her portfolio.

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  • Language, migration and the Arab world with Marwa Elessawy (MAAS’26) | CCAS 50th Anniversary
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    Language, migration and the Arab world with Marwa Elessawy (MAAS’26) | CCAS 50th Anniversary

    Marwa Elessawy (MAAS’26) combines advanced Arabic language training with policy analysis and journalism.

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  • Greta Scharnweber (MAAS’01) advances international education across borders and disciplines
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    Greta Scharnweber (MAAS’01) advances international education across borders and disciplines

    Alumna Greta Scharnweber (MAAS’01) reflects on her 20-year global career in international education and offers advice for Arab studies students.

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  • How SFS helped Gemma King (MASIA’26) dive deep into Asia and the Indo-Pacific
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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
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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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  • Disney offers Pierina Anton (GHD’23) a powerful channel for her development experience
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    Disney offers Pierina Anton (GHD’23) a powerful channel for her development experience

    Working for Disney, alumna Pierina Anton (GHD’23) is applying global development skills to corporate social responsibility.

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  • Melissa Sidwell Bowron (IBP’25) balances school, military service and motherhood
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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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