July 29, 2024
A Faith Alive: Built By Those Living The Faith
Patty Robben (SFS’25) reflects on the influence of Catholicism across Ecuador, as well as her personal connection to her faith that she explored during her semester abroad.
Doyle Global Dialogue
A Peer-to-Peer Conversation among Students Studying Internationally
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Students
65+
Countries
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The Doyle Global Dialogue (DGD), formerly the Junior Year Abroad Network, has supported over 690 students studying abroad in more than 65 countries since 2006, providing a platform for interreligious and intercultural reflection and dialogue.
DGD students write reflections and create social media content about their experiences of religion, culture, politics, and society in their host countries, and they share their reflections among small peer cohorts.
Diverse cohorts include Georgetown students who are studying abroad—Main Campus domestic and international students, as well as Hoyas from Georgetown University in Qatar—allowing for deep reflection and challenging conversations.
Participating students:
- discuss their observations over the course of the semester in peer cohorts using guided reflection questions on a monthly basis
- create social media posts incorporating both visual and written material each month
- produce a final reflection piece for web publication (750 to 1,000 words)
DGD students also enjoy pre-departure and post-return events to build community and to provide students with reflection resources.
Participants receive a $500 award and have their writing published on the Berkley Center website and multimedia content shared on center social media including Instagram, Facebook, and (X) Twitter.
Who is eligible to participate in the Doyle Global Dialogue?
All undergraduate students studying abroad from or on the Hilltop are welcome to apply. International students studying at Georgetown (exchange or degree-seeking) and GU-Q students are also encouraged to participate.
Do I have to be a Main Campus student to participate?
No! The Doyle Global Dialogue program welcomes all Georgetown students who are studying abroad, including students at the Georgetown in Qatar campus.
Are there academic requirements for the program?
The Doyle Global Dialogue program welcomes students who are in good academic standing to apply. Past students have come from all undergraduate schools at Georgetown.
How long is the Doyle Global Dialogue program?
The program takes place over the course of a semester. The program runs for both semesters during each academic year.
Can I participate in the Doyle Global Dialogue for more than one semester?
Yes! Students who are studying abroad for multiple semesters can participate in the DGD program for up to two semesters.
Application Process
31
January
Application Closes
Early
February
Decisions Sent
Late
February
Program Starts
DGD Reflections
July 29, 2024
Diversity and Identity in Qatar
Lawrence Mararac (SFS’26) reflects on how maintaining connections with his Filipino heritage and engaging with the expatriate community while in Qatar for the semester helped him understand what it means to live in a global society.
July 29, 2024
Every Possibility of Earthly Happiness
William Kennedy (C’25) reflects on the role of religion and the sense of community he found during his semester abroad in Brighton, England.
July 29, 2024
New Exposures Down Under
John Matuszewski (SFS’25) reflects on his newfound appreciation and understanding of eastern religions and new perspectives on secular holidays and ideologies that he gained from his religious studies coursework during his semester abroad in Australia.
July 26, 2024
Conversations with Strangers
Tiffany Cowan (SFS'25) reflects on her study abroad experience in Taiwan and how learning Mandarin helped her understand the country's cultural intricacies, social dynamics, and political landscape.
Zain Fanik (SFS'25) reflects on the role of religion in Italian society during her semester abroad in Florence.
Doyle Global Dialogue
The Doyle Global Dialogue (DGD), formerly the Junior Year Abroad Network, has supported over 690 students studying abroad in more than 65 countries since 2006, providing a platform for interreligious and intercultural reflection and dialogue.
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The Doyle Global Dialogue is a wonderful initiative—I found my abroad experiences more meaningful through guided discussions and sought camaraderie with fellow cohort members. I am so grateful for the community support given throughout the process.
Amber Liao