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SAMANTHA AGARWAL PH: 614-***-****

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Academics:

August 2002 to May 2006: Darby High School, Hilliard, :

-Honor Roll. 2002-2006.

-Athletic-Academic award.

- “Most Creative” and “Best Sense of Humor” Award

-Received credit for AP exams: Calculus, English, and Government.

September 2006 to present: The Ohio State University, Columbus, :

-Politics, Law, and Society Scholar 2006-2008.

-Honors dual degree in: Political Science and Environment and Natural Resources.

-Studied abroad, Granada, Spain. Autumn-Winter 07.

-Completed Honors minor in Spanish language.

University Awards and Grants:

-Arts and Sciences Honors Scholarship 2009.

-SBS Undergraduate Research Grant 2009.

-International Travel Grant 2009.

-Trent D. Sickels Scholarship Award 2006-present.

-Trustees Scholarship Award 2006-present.

-Prestige Scholarship Award 2006-present.

Special Projects:

Conducted field work in AP, India Summer 2009.

Presented at URO's OSU-India Night January 2010

-Lectured in the school of Environment and Natural resources on Agrarian Change and Development in South India. November 2009.

-Wrote honors thesis on marginal livelihoods and development 2009-present.

Work, Internship, and PSEO Experience:

Student Receptionist at The Mershon Center for International Security Studies. Winter 2008-present.

Inti Wara Yassi Animal Refuge. Cochabamba, Bolivia. Summer 2008.

-Worked in Amazonian jungle refuge. Cut fire trails, rehabilitated wounded spider monkeys and capuchins, walked and cared for pumas.

The Ohio Environmental Fellowship Program. Summer 2007.

-Worked for Environment Ohio to advocate for homegrown energy sources and launched public outreach campaign.

-Lobbied for and helped pass the 2008 Renewable Energy Standard.

John Glenn High School Internship Program. Winter and Spring 2006.

- Interned at the Community Relations Commission at City Hall.

-Worked on projects to improve race-based relations in Columbus.

-Wrote speeches for different speakers at events such as Col's MLK Day.

-Compiled annual Human Rights Directory.

Canvasser for Reform Ohio Now 2006.

Canvasser at Ohio Citizen's Action 2005.

Field Manager and canvasser for Ohio Public Interest Research Group. Summer 2003-2004.

-Nominated twice for Top Canvasser of the Nation award.

Precinct leader for MoveOn.org during the 2004 Presidential election.

Volunteer and Extracurricular Activities:

Vice President of student environmental group, Free the Planet.

-Planned OSU Earth Day 2009.

-Produced “Disorientation Guide” for incoming freshman.

V-Day, Ending Violence Against Women.

-Performed “Dear Amma” in 2009 production.

Founding Member of Columbus Housing Justice Group 2009.

Solidarios action Volunteer. 2008.

-Weekly cook, aid and food share with Spanish homeless folks.

Food Not Bombs Summer 2006- 2008.

-Distribute food and engage in conversation with community.

Member of King Ave. Housing Cooperative. Spring 2009-present.

Member and donor to Via Campesina. 2008-present.

Big Brother Big Sister Program. 2007-2009.

-Mentored minority and immigrant children, taught English.

OSU Student PIRG. 2006.

-Conducted information campaign on automobile industry.

Global Young Leaders Conference. Summer of 2004:

- Engaged in diplomatic problem-solving simulations with others from

52 different countries in The Global Summit room of The United

Nations.

Varsity and club lacrosse 2000-2004.

- Led team to win a first place trophy at tournaments.

- Received an award for the most number of goals and ground balls.

Junior varsity and club volleyball 2002-2004.

KEY club 2004-2006.

- Read books to disabled children.

- Participated in sandwich drive to benefit homeless families.

- Collected and wrapped holiday gifts for impoverished families.

-Organized blood drives and fundraisers.

Camp counselor for Memorial Middle School FCA, 2002-2004.

Office and Job Skills:

- Experience with Adobe PhotoShop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

- Can type 60 WPM.

-Fluent in Spanish language.

-Works well in groups.

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