Akshit Jain
About Me
My name is Akshit Jain, and I am a freshman at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, Washington D.C. I am majoring in Regional & Comparative Studies, focusing on South Asia, and minoring in French. In my free time, I enjoy doing art, reading about art history and playing soccer.
Education
2024 -- 2028
Georgetown University, Walsh School of Foreign Service
Major: Regional & Comparative Studies (South Asia)
Minors: French & Anthropology
GPA: 3.50 | Dean’s List
2019 -- 2024
The International School Bangalore, Bengaluru, India
IBDP: 39/45
IGCSE Distinction: 7 A*s, 2 As
Honours
Awarded honorary membership to Sapru House, Indian Council of World Affairs for documenting the life of former Director General the late Mr Butshikan Singh IFS
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Recognized & retweeted by Chief Minister Punjab, Bhagwant Mann for the newsletter published for District Administration Ludhiana
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Led team Credit Bharat to win INR 105,000 in economics competitions: XAVAGE, MOSAIC, TISBHacks
Publications
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School Publication
Historacle Magazine - TISB's largest student periodical
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Published volume 3 on Africa & volume 4 on The Indian Independence Struggle
Internship
Launch Intern at District Administration
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Prepared PPTs on civic awareness for Youth in Urban Governance Program on topics like Constitution & Fundamental Rights and Ludhiana's Environment.
Launched a monthly newsletter "Khabran Ludhianvi" in punjabi and english.
Economics Competitions
Credit Bharat - an idea to micro-lend to the underpriveleged to enable them to acquire e-rickshaws
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View the elevator pitch by starting the video. PPT & Video Presentation
Experiences
Internships & Activities
Launch Intern at CityNeeds
Admissions Officer for Campus Ambassador Program​
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Commended by the Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana, Ms Saurabhi Malik, for the work on promting NGOs
Biography on Mr Butshikan
Compiled a biography after my mentor's passing​
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Interviewed colleagues and friends. Contacted embassies & External Affairs Ministries of numerous countries.
Lumière Journal
A school club penning thoughts on PPE in a journal
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Published Issue 1 on State vs Society & Issue 2 on The Interaction between Technology & Society
Internship at BlueBand Sports
Learning about
e-vehicles & hydrogen fuel
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Prepared sponsorship pitches to potential investors: The Racing Gameshow & INRC
Scuba Diving
Open-water Diver License
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Completed 11 dives in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Indonesia, and Malaysia
Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
English
Hindi
French
Punjabi