Student Groups & Organizations with Kaushar

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Let’s hear from Kaushar, a senior majoring in political science with a minor in public policy. Kaushar brings perspective on how UMass Boston helps students cultivate leadership skills beyond the classroom. Kaushar, tell us about your experiences interning in state government and contributing to the student newspaper, please take it away.

– Thanks, Alex, being an international student, I didn’t have the luxury and privilege to tour campuses in person, so all the reasons that I love UMass Boston became apparent to me when I stepped foot on campus. However, I was certain about one thing, and that is UMass Boston’s location right in the city of Boston. I knew for sure that being in a vibrant, dynamic and revered college town of the country, I was going to have the best college experience studying abroad. UMass Boston has so much to offer beyond classrooms. There are multiple opportunities and resources for students. Personally, I’ve had the privilege of working at a lot of nonprofits, including Congressional Office of . As a political science major, my coursework includes public policy, public administration, international relations, and a lot of domestic politics, and my professors that I take classes with have rich background in their areas of expertise, but more than that, they have been my biggest supporters of the extracurriculars that I do outside of classrooms, including student government and student newspaper. UMass Boston has a vibrant student life and diverse extracurricular options from academic clubs to cultural and religious groups to provide a sense of belonging and community on campus. I have gained invaluable experiences through these organizations and clubs. As part of student government, my role is to bridge the gap between the students and the administrations, to raise student concerns and to facilitate projects that can bring about tangible change on campus. No matter your field of study, UMass Boston has something for you, from student government to model UNs, to top-notch research labs. There’s something for every interest and that is what makes UMass Boston truly special, is the commitment to the holistic student success is their testament to the dedication towards their students, and with a comprehensive college experience like that, you’re promised to succeed in the world as a leader. Back to you, Alex.

– Great job, Kaushar. The allure of UMass Boston’s location in the heart of a dynamic college town is undeniable. Kaushar’s experiences at UMass Boston speak volumes. From internship opportunities with esteemed organizations to enriching coursework in political science. The journey has been transformative, thanks, Kaushar.