August 18, 2025
Salaam, Strangers: Finding Connection and Community in Morocco
Iman Brin (SFS'26) reflects on her study abroad experience in Morocco and learning from her communities.
Doyle Global Dialogue
A Peer-to-Peer Conversation among Students Studying Internationally
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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—Hilltop Campus and Capitol Campus students, both domestic and international, as well as Hoyas from Georgetown University in Qatar—allowing for deep reflection and challenging conversations.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, the Doyle Global Dialogue will continue under the Georgetown Global Dialogues Student Fellows Program, which will bring eight Georgetown University undergraduates—four from the Hilltop Campus and Capitol Campus and four from Georgetown University in Qatar—to the Georgetown Global Dialogues (GGD) to be held in Barcelona, Spain (November 4–6, 2025). The application process for the spring cohort will open in fall 2025.
The Doyle Global Dialogue has transitioned into the Georgetown Global Dialogues Student Fellows Program for the 2025–2026 academic year. Please visit the main GGD webpage for current program features and opportunities.
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.
What happened to the Doyle Global Dialogue program?
The Doyle Global Dialogue has transitioned into the Georgetown Global Dialogues Student Fellows Program for the 2025–2026 academic year. Students who would have participated in DGD can now engage through the GGD program, which offers opportunities for international exchange, dialogue, and reflection. Please visit the main GGD webpage for current details and updates.
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.
DGD Reflections
August 18, 2025
Wander and Wonder: My Four Months of Self-Exploration in Milan
Phuong Ha (MSB'26) reflects on her study abroad experience in Italy and learning about Italian culture by wandering and wondering.
Maggie Stephens (C'26) reflects on her study abroad experience in Germany and efforts by the Protestant churches to appeal to a modern crowd in a secularizing community.
August 18, 2025
The Familiar from a Different Point of View
Farkhunda Fazelyar (SFS'26) reflects on her study abroad experience in Qatar and comparing Islamic traditions in different places around the world.
August 18, 2025
Exploring Churches and Communities in Ecuador
Emma Vonder Haar (C'26) reflects on her experience studying abroad in Ecuador and the different churches she visited.
August 18, 2025
From Observation to Belonging: Lessons from Doha
Henna Mushtaq (SFS'27) reflects on her experience studying abroad in Qatar and the social expressions of religious traditions.
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