Registration opens March 1, 2016.
1. Work or intern. Courses are scheduled throughout the day and evening, offering students the greatest flexibility with work, internships, and other summer activities.
2. Earn credit faster. Students can earn 3 credits in just 6 weeks. Classes meet more frequently than during the traditional school year, offering an intensive academic experience.
3. Get ahead. Students can make progress toward graduation requirements or satisfy prerequisites for an upcoming semester.
4. Special "summer only" programs. Students may choose from special programs that are only offered in the summer, including GW Summer Institutes & Short-Term Abroad.
5. Online options: anytime, anywhere. Online courses are taught by innovative faculty, provide high-caliber content, and use the latest interactive technologies.
6. Smaller classes. Summer classes provide an ideal environment for students to focus exclusively on a challenging subject with increased student-faculty interaction. It's also easier to enroll in courses that are normally in high demand.
7. Save money with multiple course credit programs. Summer institutes offer an in-depth and practical learning experience, and many combine multiple courses offered at a substantially discounted rate.
8. Summer in the city. Free concerts, Screen on the Green, Independence Day fireworks, extended museum hours, or just a lazy float around the Tidal Basin — D.C. features a wealth of opportunities to complement summer study.
Dmitriy Synkov is a first-year graduate student pursuing an MA in International Affairs with concentrations in international security and economics. Currently, Dmitriy works as an intern at International Business Initiatives (IBI), an economic development consulting firm in Ballston, VA. Prior to IBI, Dmitriy interned at Pact, a capacity development NGO, where he served as the program management point-of-contact for global projects in the East & West Africa portfolio. He’s also worked as a Research Assistant for Dr. Paul D. Williams, Associate Director of the Security Policy Studies M.A. Program at the Elliott School.
Roman Torres is a first year student in the International Affairs program. His focus while at the Elliott School is international economics and data analysis, so Roman wanted a summer internship that would give him some practical experience working with data and economic issues in the real world. He found a perfect match with Planet Indonesia; a newly formed NGO based in the Indonesian part of West Borneo.
Sheila Dollard is a second year master’s student in the Global Communication program at GW, concentrating in International Economics. A DMV native, she completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and Spanish at the University of Maryland. Sheila has worked for the Department of State since 2011. She enjoys exploring the city, connecting with friends, and volunteering in her free time.
Nora Hassan is a student in the International Development Studies program. She currently works as a Fellow in the Office of Graduate Enrollment. Nora's academic interests are in WASH, the environment, and climate change. When she's not studying or working, she enjoys spending time outside- hiking, kayaking, at the beach, etc! She also loves being crafty in her free time. Nora welcomes all new students to the Elliott School and GW!
Michael Nair is a current graduate student in the M.A. Security Policy Studies program specializing in Transnational Security Issues and Non-State Actors. Before graduate school Michael was a congressional relations intern at the German Marshall Fund and an analyst intern at GardaWorld. He received his Bachelors in International Affairs from the Elliott School with a concentration in Conflict & Security. During his undergraduate studies, David was on the varsity squash team for three years and interned on the Hill for Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and loves to travel, try new foods, play/watch soccer and is an avid snowboarder.
David Okun is a rising second year in the M.A. Latin American and Hemispheric Studies program and a Brazil Initiative Fellow, with specializations in Security and Economic Development. He serves as an associate editor on the GWU International Affairs Review and is active in the DC performing arts community. While at the Elliott School, he has interned at a democracy & human rights non-profit, the Organization of American States, and is currently at the State Department transitioning into a Pathways position. David is excited to welcome the Class of 2017 to Foggy Bottom!
international business. She graduated from the Elliott School in 2013 with a B.A. in International Affairs. Currently, as a GWU Presidential Administrative Fellow, Yuxuan works in the GW Finance Division.
Lindsey Spanner is a student in the M.A. Global Communication focusing on International Development. Her main areas of interest are education, women's and gender issues, and humanitarian settings, specifically how communication can be used as a solution to problems in these areas. She currently tutors international students as part of the Elliott School's International Dialogue Program, and has interned at the American Red Cross, Institute of International Education, and the National Alliance to End Homelessness. She came to GWU directly after graduating from Ohio University in May 2014.
Nicole Catá is a joint-degree candidate at The George Washington University, where she studies International Human Rights Law at the Law School and Global Gender Policy at the Elliott School of International Affairs.