Hoya Summer High School Sessions applications are now open.
With the creation of a new world order after World War II, the United States came to be the indisputable leader of the so-called Free World. However, over the past several years, new forces in global and domestic politics have called into question the role of America in a changing world. This has especially been the case since COVID-19 pandemic. What will be the future of American leadership? What will happen to the Atlantic Alliance? Will other great powers—like Russia and China—fill the possible void? What will be the future of American ideals, such as democracy and freedom?
The Washington & the World Academy will take you on an engaging journey where you’ll explore the role of the U.S. in the world and develop a broader perspective of how the changing dynamics may affect American leadership on a global level. Under the leadership of faculty from Georgetown’s renowned Walsh School of Foreign Service, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. foreign policy process, examine the existing and emerging challenges confronting the U.S., and learn how you can become involved in the field of global affairs.
Estimated Tuition:
$3,525
Price includes tuition, housing, and meals. Commuter Student tuition is $2,730.
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How You'll Benefit
Learn from renowned Georgetown School of Foreign Service professors
Hear from practitioners in the field
Engage in discussion groups to gain a broader global perspective
Participate in a crisis simulation of the National Security Council
Receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion
Program Format & Subject Areas
As a student in the Washington & the World Academy, you'll spend your day immersed in a blend of classroom lectures, activities, and group discussions. Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to explore subject areas such as these:
The evolution of Washington’s engagement with the world
The American Constitution and the world
Congress, the president, and foreign policy
The role of the press and foreign policy
The future of the Atlantic Alliance
The U.S. and the developing world
The U.S. and the great powers
The U.S. and Asia
The U.S. and terrorism
American music and politics
The current U.S. Administration and foreign policy
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
Want to learn more?
Request information to find out the latest on the Summer Programs for High School Students.
