Georgetown University: School of Foreign Service in Qatar

Georgetown University: School of Foreign Service in Qatar

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Internship Program

An internship is a structured and supervised professional experience which allows students to link classroom theories with practical knowledge in the workplace. It is a career development opportunity that allows students to test the world of work while they are pursuing their studies.

Internships in School of Foreign Services in Qatar are not a degree requirement and are not awarded any credits; however, the SFS-Qatar highly encourages students to pursue internships to gain valuable work experience prior to graduation. This will provide them with the competitive edge in today’s demanding employment market.

The Career Development Center will make a number of internships available each semester for students who have the motivation and desire to pursue them. Nevertheless, you are also encouraged to take the initiative to pursue an internship with a public or private organization that is more closely aligned with your professional goals and interests. For all internships, the Career Development Center can help you identify your interests and skills, find an internship, navigate the application process, and prepare you for the internship experience.

By pursuing one or more internships during your time with SFS-Qatar, you will benefit personally, academically, and professionally. Benefits include:

  • Apply classroom theory to life situations
  • Develop self-understanding, self-discipline, and confidence in your abilities
  • Develop networking/mentoring relationships
  • Learn more about a chosen industry or field
  • Evaluate potential career choices
  • Investigate organizational culture
  • Develop career-related and transferable skills
  • Develop a competitive edge for the job market and/or graduate school
  • Paid internships help supplement academic/tuition costs

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Upcoming Student Events

SFS-Qatar News

  • SFS Dean Discusses Changing Face of International Relations
    More than 300 people gathered at the Four Seasons on Monday evening to listen to Georgetown professor Carol Lancaster discuss the “new world order” in international relations, and how this will impact the balance of wealth and power in the coming years. (October 14, 2009)
  • Georgetown Welcomes the Class of 2013
    On Thursday, August 20, the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar) officially welcomed the Class of 2013 into the university during its New Student Convocation ceremony. (August 25, 2009)
  • Summer Camp Makes Global Knowledge Local
    This July, teenagers from Qatar's 16 local schools participated in Planet Georgetown, an internationally-themed summer camp. (August 01, 2009)

Georgetown University · School of Foreign Service in Qatar · Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) Building
Education City · P.O. Box 23689 · Doha, Qatar
phone: +974 457 8100 · fax: +974 457 8241
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