Article originally published in the Voices section of The Georgetown Voice | To see the original article, please visit https://georgetownvoice.com/2024/08/22/the-dilemma-of-belonging-my-fgli-experience-at-georgetown/
By Ali Chaudhry (MSB ‘26), GSP Student Board Member
One of the first places in which I found a new sense of community was with the Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP), a support program for selected FGLI students. Providing guidance, mentorship, and a sense of belonging, GSP events helped me get on my feet at Georgetown. In particular, the course offered to GSP students—Mastering the Hidden Curriculum—helped me grow confident in my place at an elite university. It was also here where I met other GSPers who were in the same situation as me. Being around individuals that could relate to the dilemmas I faced helped ground me, especially during my first semester. I was able to slow down and realize what an amazing community I was a part of, and that I too had something to offer Georgetown.
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