First Fellows Capstone Seminar

1 Credit · Level: Undergraduate

This capstone seminar for CAS senior First Fellows invites students to synthesize their liberal arts education and reflect on their intellectual growth as they prepare to transition from Georgetown to their post-graduate pursuits. Building on the skills, habits of mind, and self-knowledge developed throughout the First Fellows program, this course will ask students to articulate the value of their liberal arts education and demonstrate how their academic experiences have prepared them for meaningful work and engaged citizenship. Students will examine how the methodologies and ways of thinking cultivated in their major(s) and minor(s) apply to complex real-world challenges and diverse professional contexts. Through critical reflection and peer dialogue, First Fellows will develop a cohesive narrative about their academic journey and professional aspirations. Students will end the semester with a polished portfolio of materials (e.g., personal statements, graduate school applications, job application materials, reflective essays, etc.) and a clear articulation of their goals and values as they embark on the next phase of their personal and professional lives.