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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, 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.
Estimated Tuition:
$3,115
Price includes tuition, housing, and meals. Commuter Student tuition is $2,345.
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How You'll Benefit
Hear from specialists and practitioners in international relations
Participate in small discussion groups to explore in-depth issues of international relations
Participate in an international crisis simulation
Receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion
Program Format & Subject Areas
As a student in the International Relations Academy, you'll spend your day immersed in a blend of classes, off-sites, activities, and group discussions. Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to explore subject areas such as these:
The Structure of the International System
The Instruments of Foreign Policy
Intelligence and Foreign Policy
Ethics and International Affairs
International Law
Terrorism
Nuclear weapons
The Environment
Global Health
International Development
Special States in the International System (North Korea & Russia)
All in all, I fell in love with the program. I got to meet so many amazing people not only from the D.C. area but all around the country.
Zeyneb Sekin
Having the chance to experience once in a lifetime opportunities and getting to meet people from around the world made it so I got to really experience what college life was like.
Anthony DuPrau
My #SummerHoya experience was enriching, inspiring, and rewarding; if I could turn back the clock, I’d do it all over again.
Trevor Dalton
It was amazing to be surrounded by such high caliber students and staff who were all encouraging and fabulous to work with. I took away many positive things from my week as a Summer Hoya.
Nicole Lyon
As I am filling out my college applications, I am able to think back to my memories from the summer and I am reassured that I am pursuing the right educational path.
Grace Hermes
The program offers so much–from the off-site visits to the daily lectures and the on campus activities. The lectures were interesting, meeting new people was great and the off-site visits were interactive and intriguing.
Jazzelle DeLaney
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