Experiential Learning Internships
Model United Nations (MUN)
Over half of the student body participates in at least one internship during their education, gaining work experience prior to graduation.
Gaining large scale event organization experience, 21 students planned the 16th Annual GU-Q Model United Nations conference, virtually hosting 152 students from 17 schools in Qatar and across the world.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 student interns worked 10-15 hours a week under the guidance of a mentor at a partner organization. Thirty-three students completed the International Affairs Internship course, receiving academic credit for experience gained at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority, the U.S. Embassy, Brookings Doha Center, Qatar Foundation, Education Above All, Teach for Qatar, or Qatar Reads.
The theme was “Imagining a Resilient Future: Equality, Safety, and Health,” and featured keynote speaker Faith Abiodun, Executive Director of Future Africa.
Conference Training In preparation for GU-Q’s 16th Annual MUN conference, 25 GU-Q student volunteers organized an additional three-day MUN event for 115 students from 12 high schools in Qatar under the theme “Diversity and
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Throughout this health crisis, young people have demonstrated inspiring leadership and resilience in adapting to online learning and engagement. GU-Q’s virtual MUN helped to ensure that participating students emerge from the pandemic globally connected and better prepared to take on their next challenge. — Zoya Farid (SFS’22), MUN Secretary General
