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
Recognized & retweeted by Chief Minister Punjab, Bhagwant Mann for the newsletter published for District Administration Ludhiana
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
Published volume 3 on Africa & volume 4 on The Indian Independence Struggle
Internship
Launch Intern at District Administration
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
View the elevator pitch by starting the video. PPT & Video Presentation
Experiences
Internships & Activities
Launch Intern at CityNeeds
Admissions Officer for Campus Ambassador Program
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
Interviewed colleagues and friends. Contacted embassies & External Affairs Ministries of numerous countries.
Lumière Journal
A school club penning thoughts on PPE in a journal
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
Prepared sponsorship pitches to potential investors: The Racing Gameshow & INRC
Scuba Diving
Open-water Diver License
Completed 11 dives in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Indonesia, and Malaysia
Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
English
Hindi
French
Punjabi