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ALAINA ASIM
Aspiration Statement
I aim to further my educational interests in studying environment, policy, education, and development. I aim to work with an organization that is heavily inclined toward social welfare and development.
Core Skills
- Canva, QGIS, Qualitative Research Skills, STATA
Academic Awards / Achievements
- Deans List, Fall 2024 LEAP Scholarship
Experience
Leadership / Meta-curricular
- Cabinet Member, Food and Hygiene 2025 Club Election Committee, 2023 Marketing Cabinet Lead, HFem 2023 Instructor, Wujood Program 2022
Internship / Volunteer Work
- Research Intern, Legal Aid Society (June 2024) Research Assistant, Institute of International Education (March 2024 June 2024) Undergrad Researcher, Summer Tehqiq Research Program (June 2023 August 2024)
Publications / Creative Projects
- Created a short documentary on decline of cinemas and social production of space for course comparative urbanism, Fall 2024 Wrote research paper on how censorship has shaped the Pakistani film narrative under STRP 2 supervised by Tajreen Midhat, 2024 Wrote research paper on the educational landscape of Sindh through geographical mapping under STRP 1 supervised by Dr Muhammad Aatir Khan, 2023
Final Year Project
Project Title
Capstone: Social Capital Within Mobile Families; A Study on Military Children
Description
This research explores social capital dynamics among military children in Pakistan, examining how frequent relocations impact their ability to build and maintain social networks. Challenging Coleman's (1988) claim that mobility erodes social capital, this study argues that the structured nature of military life shared experiences, values, institutional networks, and strong community ties helps children retain and strengthen social capital. Using a mixed-method approach, data from surveys and interviews reveal that while mobility disrupts civilian friendships, military children develop resilience and adaptability, fostering both bonding and bridging social capital. Exposure to diverse cultures and changing social settings enhances their cultural capital, shaping professional and educational opportunities. This study broadens the understanding of social capital and mobility, highlighting the unique strengths of military children and offering a nuanced perspective on community and institutional support.