Communication took center stage on Wednesday morning as interns continued developing the skills and knowledge needed to become stronger consultants and future leaders. Through conversations with their Nigerian business partners and sessions led by experienced professionals, students explored how effective communication, customer understanding, and global economics all play a role in building successful businesses. Before the day's lectures began, interns used the morning to f

On Wednesday afternoon, the 2026 International Leadership and Business Internship gave interns the opportunity to experience diplomacy firsthand while continuing to strengthen their consulting projects. After lunch, students traveled across Washington, D.C. for embassy visits before returning to Georgetown for an afternoon of workshops and collaborative learning. At the Embassy of Serbia, interns were introduced to Serbia's history, culture, and its role within the internatio

Day Two of the International Leadership & Business Internship combined leadership development with a firsthand look at international diplomacy. The morning began with team collaboration as interns spent time working on their consulting templates, organizing ideas, and continuing to build solutions for their partner businesses. After group work, Gerald Gangara led an engaging session titled "Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Exceptional Leadership." Drawing from his years of int

On the first full day of the International Leadership and Business Internship, interns met their business partners and began building strong relationships to help make the businesses they would be working with as successful as possible. To kick off the day, interns attended a presentation led by Program Director Zac Clark, who provided an overview of the week's schedule and what they could expect throughout the program. They then heard from Umar Muhammad, who shared valuable

On Sunday, we welcomed interns from across the country to Georgetown University’s campus for an exciting week ahead! Their first day on campus marks the beginning of a memorable experience, where lives are transformed and lifelong friendships are formed. Throughout the week, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with businesses in Bauchi State, Nigeria, while hearing from business leaders in both the United States and Nigeria. They will collaborate with dedicated