SFS Stories
Undergraduate stories
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From Vietnam to Georgetown: Le Dong Hai Nguyen’s (SFS’23, MSFS’24) journey to global impact
Hai Nguyen, a proud double Hoya from Quảng Ngãi, a small town in central Vietnam, majored in international economics before advancing to the master of science in foreign service (MSFS) program with a focus on global business, finance, and society.
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Gwyneth Murphy (SFS’23, SSP’24) finds fulfillment at Security Studies Program
Gwyneth Murphy (SFS’23, SSP’24), a double Hoya from Great Falls, Virginia, will graduate in May 2024 with a master’s from the Security Studies Program and a concentration in terrorism and substate violence.
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Nicole Sanchez’s (SFS’24) journey from the Bronx to the Hilltop
Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, New York, Nicole Sanchez (SFS’24) brought her heritage and a steadfast spirit of advocacy to SFS, where she majored in international politics with a concentration in international security. Upon transferring to Georgetown as a sophomore in 2019 from LaGuardia Community College, Sanchez immersed herself in…
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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…