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AILIYA NOORUDDIN MERCHANT
Class of 2021
BSc (Honors) Social Development & Policy
Minor: Communication and Design
Aspiration Statement
I want to pursue my post-graduate studies in Marketing, Communication and Media Studies. As a career, I am inclined towards research, product management and development, and entrepreneurship.
Core Skills
- Proficient in both Urdu and English (writing)
- MAXQDA Software
- Design Thinking
- Research
- Transcription and Translation
Academic Awards / Achievements
- HU TOPS 100% Scholarship
Experience
Leadership / Meta-curricular
- Orientation - Leader for the Class of 2024
Internship / Volunteer Work
- Marvi Mazhar and Associates - Intern
- Playground - Research Writer
Publications / Creative Projects
- How Development Undid Seaview: Co-authored the article published by Samaa News
Final Year Project
Project Title
Politics of Color: On acqucising to and resisting against colorism
Description
In this project I am conceptualizing "resistance" in the context of colorism. This study aims to understand the patterns of resistance among Pakistani young-adult women who perceive themselves as dark-skinned. This study also has a media related element to it.