
DUA SALEEM
Class of 2024
BSc (Honors) Social Development & Policy
Core Skills
- Adaptibility
- RStudio
- STATA
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Experience
Leadership / Meta-curricular
Internship / Volunteer Work
- Research Intern, Eden College (June – July 2023)
Final Year Project
Project Title
Challenges Females Face in Acquiring Higher Education in Karachi
Description
The research explores the difficulties females encounter while getting higher education in Karachi. I conducted a survey and a quantitative analysis to determine the major causes of these challenges. I found out that family pressure, early marriages, and the absence of safe public and university transport were some of the most common problems for female students. Also, approximately 70% of the respondents claimed they face discrimination in educational institutions, making it worse for them. Therefore, to overcome these hurdles, there is a need for legislation, awareness campaigns, and safe modes of transport.