Ibrahim Absar

Nov 22, 2024 | georgetownvoice.com | Sarah Watson |Annemarie Cuccia |Sarah Craig |Ibrahim Absar

For international students at Georgetown, the university’s classrooms can feel like an unexpected cultural challenge. While the campus prides itself on its global community, classroom discussions often reveal an unspoken divide—one shaped by the subtle dominance of American cultural references. What does it mean to participate in conversations where lived experiences and cultural touchpoints are presumed universal but reflect only a fraction of the room?