CURRENT STUDENTS

WHO ARE WE?

CLAS students come from a wide array of interesting places and backgrounds. To learn more about our current graduate students, take a look at their profiles, but keep in mind that as the year progresses some or many of their interests and goals will change.

HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED AS A STUDENT OF LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES?

The Latin American Graduate Organization is a student group that hosts various activities and serves as a voice of student concerns. In addition, CLAS has several student Working Groups, that organize events around issues such as indigenous peoples, human rights, Central America and the Caribbean.

WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ON CLAS' ACADEMIC REGULATIONS?

Explore our website, especially the Academic Pages to find answers to specific questions. The M.A. Handbook is also a great reference tool.

HOW CAN I AFFORD TUITION, AS WELL AS OTHER ACTIVITES?

Visit our Financial Information Page to learn about Georgetown graduate school tuition, CLAS scholarships (including FLAS), travel grants, external fellowships, and other financial aid resources.

WHAT SHOULD I DO DURING THE SUMMER?

Visit our Summer Opportunities Page to find out how CLAS students often spend the summer months.

WHERE CAN I START MY RESEARCH ON LATIN AMERICA-RELATED TOPICS?

Georgetown's Lauinger Library has a great research guide on Latin America to help start your search. A guide on Spanish-Language Literature (with some information on Portuguese literature) is also available through the library. The Center's Political Database of the Americas is also a good place to begin, particularly their page of links to Websites on Latin America.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES?

Program alumni pursue diverse professional and academic avenues. To get started on your career path by exploring internship possibilities, alumni statistics, or linking to University Career Centers, visit our Careers Page. The most up to date listing of current job and internship openings is available in CLAS Action.