SAFIA HUSSAIN

SAFIA HUSSAIN

Class of 2020
BSc (Honors) Social Development & Policy

Aspiration Statement

I am interested in studying international relations, globalization, political science or development for my postgraduate studies. Career-wise, I am inclined to work with development organizations or work as a researcher for any organization in the development sector. I am passionate to work in the fields of oral history/art.

Core Skills

  • Good Writing Skills in English and Urdu
  • Qualitative Research Skills
  • Quantitative Research Skills
  • Workshop Facilitator
  • Critical and Design Thinking

Academic Awards / Achievements

  • The University of Sheffield - Masters in Politics, Governance & Public Policy
  • HU TOPS 100% Scholarship
  • Attended a Summer semester at UC Berkeley 2019, USA
  • Attended HPAIR (Harvard Project for Asian International Relations) Conference in 2018
  • 2nd Position in Deloitte Business Pitch Competition at Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations 2018.

Experience

Leadership / Meta-curricular

  • Habib Art Society - Co-Founder and Vice President
  • Harvard University South Asian Institute (LMSAI) - Senior Ambassador
  • KAVISH – Habib University - Secretary

Internship / Volunteer Work

  • The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture [ICCIA] - Business Development Analyst
  • Hadaf Pakistan - Cofounder
  • The University of Sheffield - Race, Equality & Decolonization Intern
  • The Citizens Archive - Intern
  • Hult Prize Foundation - Campus Director
  • Habib University Gazette - Senior Reporter
  • Alamgir Welfare Trust - Intern

Final Year Project

Project Title

Child Marriages in Pakistan

Description

I conducted research on child marriages and the stances of politicians and communities on the issue, which helped me see how conservative ideologies are a vital issue due to which policies regarding child marriages are rarely implemented.