SFS Stories

Undergraduate stories

  • Keith Richards (SFS’24) thrives in international political economy during his time on the Hilltop
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    Keith Richards (SFS’24) thrives in international political economy during his time on the Hilltop

    At SFS, Keith Richards (SFS’24) majored in international political economy (IPEC) with a certificate in African studies and a minor in international development. Aspiring to a career as an economist in the public sector, Richards plans to make the most of the skills and knowledge he acquired at Georgetown. Richards’ choice of study combined a…

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  • Andrew Park (SFS’24) reflects on a “magical chapter” of his life at Georgetown
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    Andrew Park (SFS’24) reflects on a “magical chapter” of his life at Georgetown

    From volunteering at a United Nations Global Policy Dialogue on campus to interning at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Andrew Park (SFS ’24) made the most of opportunities at Georgetown to prepare for a career in international finance.

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  • As her undergraduate journey ends, Andrea Nucete Alvarado (SFS’24) prepares for her next chapter at MSFS
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    As her undergraduate journey ends, Andrea Nucete Alvarado (SFS’24) prepares for her next chapter at MSFS

    Graduating senior Andrea Nucete Alvarado (SFS’24), from San Cristóbal, Venezuela, has used her international economics major and minor in international development to understand the role of the private sector in driving international development and social change around the world. “From learning Swahili in real time while working in Tanzania to delving into the rich history…

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  • Sam Li (SFS’24) travels the globe in his time at Georgetown
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    Sam Li (SFS’24) travels the globe in his time at Georgetown

    In his four years at Georgetown, Sam Li (SFS’24) made the most of two schools: both the McDonough School of Business (MSB) and the School of Foreign Service (SFS).

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  • Jonathan Lee (SFS’24) harnesses the flexibility of SFS to pursue international history and art history
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    Jonathan Lee (SFS’24) harnesses the flexibility of SFS to pursue international history and art history

    In his time on the Hilltop, Jonathan Lee (SFS’24) explored the vast array of options that the Georgetown curriculum provides.

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  • Georgetown alumnus and early childhood advocate wins 2024 Marshall scholarship
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    Georgetown alumnus and early childhood advocate wins 2024 Marshall scholarship

    Michael Lundgren (SFS’22), a Georgetown alumnus dedicated to advancing early childhood care and education, has won the 2024 Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious fellowship program for scholars who demonstrate academic excellence. Lundgren joins four other Hoyas who have also been named 2024 Marshall Scholars – marking the first time Georgetown has ever produced five or more…

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  • SFS senior wins Marshall Scholarship, hoping to advance educational equity
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    SFS senior wins Marshall Scholarship, hoping to advance educational equity

    Adrian Ali-Caccamo (SFS‘24), a senior and advocate for equity in U.S. education, has won the 2024 Marshall Scholarship.  Ali-Caccamo is among 51 Marshall Scholarship recipients nationwide, and he joins the ranks of the five Georgetown students and alumni who have received the scholarship this year. The Marshall selects outstanding students from around the world who…

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