An intensive seminar, enrolling no more than 15 students, focused on developing students’ ability to use writing as a tool for inquiry, to develop their writing through an iterative process, and to practice writing in different rhetorical situations. Students should take this course as early as possible and no later than the end of the sophomore year. The Writing and Culture Seminar helps students develop their ability to: • read critically in ways that are attentive to language, context, and form • write in ways that are appropriate for different rhetorical situations, with awareness of genre, context, and technology • deploy language’s many resources, including its figurative power as well as conventions of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and semantics, to shape and communicate meaning with clarity and fluency • research, evaluate, and synthesize appropriate evidence in order to build and support effective analyses and arguments On the surface, social media promises connection: a tool that lets us communicate across physical, cultural, and generational divides. In practice however, it's much more complicated. This semester, you’ll hone your critical reading and writing skills by diving into those complications. We’ll unpack what happens when a new form of communication springs up within the space of a single generation - with a specific focus on the challenges and problems social media has brought. We’ll think about how we navigate these social spaces, and how our behavior and identity differs across different digital spaces, as well as how it compares to how we present ourselves in the physical world. Just as importantly, I'll be challenging us to think about why those differences matter, and what they mean for us as citizens (and, for some of us) future designers and gatekeepers of the ever-expanding digital world.

What do international borders, migrating workers, the rules of war, conflict resolution, and outer space exploration have in common? These critical issues, among others, lead to best practices that are often harmonized when enforced between two or more countries through multinational agreements, official treaties, and both intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. In this course, students will employ an interactive, hands-on methodology to learn how these different structures work and then think creatively about how to solve the most pressing problems of our era.

The globalization of economic, political, social and cultural activity has increased society’s need for international understanding and cooperation. This course will take participants to foreign embassies, U.S. government agencies, and some of the nation's leading think tanks. Students are exposed to viewpoints and perspectives of international policymakers and explore multilateral approaches to international issues such as trade, borders, and conflict resolution. Students will gain a basic understanding of how to analyze and articulate America's foreign policy in an ever-changing world.

What do international borders, migrating workers, the rules of war, conflict resolution, and outer space exploration have in common? These critical issues, among others, lead to best practices that are often harmonized when enforced between two or more countries through multinational agreements, official treaties, and both intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. In this course, students will employ an interactive, hands-on methodology to learn how these different structures work and then think creatively about how to solve the most pressing problems of our era.

The globalization of economic, political, social and cultural activity has increased society’s need for international understanding and cooperation. This course will take participants to foreign embassies, U.S. government agencies, and some of the nation's leading think tanks. Students are exposed to viewpoints and perspectives of international policymakers and explore multilateral approaches to international issues such as trade, borders, and conflict resolution. Students will gain a basic understanding of how to analyze and articulate America's foreign policy in an ever-changing world.

Caminos al Futuro is a fully-funded, selective pre-college and residential summer program for rising seniors in U.S. high schools offered by the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute at the George Washington University, in Washington D.C.

Registration opens in January 2024. Filmmaking, photography, journalism, and public communication classes will be offered during two sessions in July 2024.

As one of the oldest universities in the world, and long considered a hub for international dialogue, Georgetown is where international leaders often choose to state their positions and calls for action. During the one-week, online International Relations Academy, you'll have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned faculty, gain valuable experience, and explore today's global issues and challenges. Price includes tuition, housing, and meals. Commuter Student tuition is $2,625.

The 1-Week Medical Academy introduces you to the field of medicine and gives you a glimpse into the Georgetown University Medical Center, which includes the nationally ranked School of Medicine and School of Nursing & Health Studies, in addition to the world-renowned Lombardi Cancer Center. You'll explore topics ranging from human anatomy, physiology, and radiology to surgery, cancer, biomedical ethics, and procurement of human tissues. You’ll participate in hands-on labs, including suturing, orthopedic casting, small mammal dissection, and use of a patient simulator. You will have the opportunity to interact directly with current medical students, Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital physicians to learn about the path to becoming a physician, discover ways to succeed in medical school, and explore a variety of medical specialties.

The 1-Week Medical Academy introduces you to the field of medicine and gives you a glimpse into the Georgetown University Medical Center, which includes the nationally ranked School of Medicine and School of Nursing & Health Studies, in addition to the world-renowned Lombardi Cancer Center. You'll explore topics ranging from human anatomy, physiology, and radiology to surgery, cancer, biomedical ethics, and procurement of human tissues. You’ll participate in hands-on labs, including suturing, orthopedic casting, small mammal dissection, and use of a patient simulator. You will have the opportunity to interact directly with current medical students, Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital physicians to learn about the path to becoming a physician, discover ways to succeed in medical school, and explore a variety of medical specialties.

This 2-Week Academy serves as an introduction to the multiple pathways that you can take toward the creation of a more just and humane world. Grounded in both the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCML) and the Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement framework, this academy will provide you with content and context to support your understanding of the injustices and structural oppression perpetuating harm in our society. We will focus on the HOW: the intersecting and necessary ways to create social change through community-engaged research; community organizing and activism; direct service; decolonial philanthropy; advocacy for public policy; and social entrepreneurship for the common good. Through this exploration, you will develop a self-awareness of your own strengths and capacities for participation in work for social change. These two weeks will also provide you the opportunity to explore how your future college studies and careers can contribute to combating injustice and building peace.

Georgetown offers a range of courses. These challenging courses are designed for students who want to experience university-level academics while building up their resumes for college applications. You can take up to 6 college credits per session, earning up to 12 college credits over the course of the summer.

In an increasingly mobile world, major companies are growing globally. Business decisions and processes are influenced by global policies and regulations. This course aims to demonstrate the complexities of building a multinational organization and focuses on the challenges of cross-border commerce by competing interests in international policies and trade agreements. The course will also highlight visits to global business organizations such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

The world of medicine is complex and profound. This course will introduce students to the didactic rigors of biology, genetics, physiology, and anatomy as well as teaching them the applications of these topics in clinical research and global health. Students will explore these concepts with help from guests from and visits to places such as the Red Cross and PanHealth. This course is a survey of topics related to medicine, designed to help students understand the variety of areas that medicine touches and give them the information to decide if a career in medicine is right for them.

In an increasingly mobile world, major companies are growing globally. Business decisions and processes are influenced by global policies and regulations. This course aims to demonstrate the complexities of building a multinational organization and focuses on the challenges of cross-border commerce by competing interests in international policies and trade agreements. The course will also highlight visits to global business organizations such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.