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Scholarship Year:

2025 Spring

Iqra Athar

Attending:

Trinity College

Studying In:

Stockholm, Sweden

Scholarship:

Malú Alvarez Global Access Scholarship

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Pronouns:

She/her

Expected Graduation:

2026

Major / Minor:

Economics & Political Science

Program Provider:

The Swedish Program

Identity:

First-Generation American, South Asian

Future Career Goals:

My future career goals involve working in the international economic policy arena, possibly with an international financial agency focused on the welfare of the global south. I also aim to pursue a PhD in Economics, International Relations or Political Economy at a later stage to further my expertise and impact in these areas.

Top 3 Goals for your time abroad:

1. Engage deeply with Sweden’s culture and academic community.
2. Continue to develop resilience and self-sufficiency by adapting to a new cultural and academic setting, building on my ability to navigate diverse environments.
3. Deepening my understanding of economic models by studying Sweden’s approach, enhancing my skills for a career in international finance and policy-making.

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