American University School of International Service Student-Athlete

OWEN L. GARRETT

Washington, DC ***** +(1-469-***-**** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn

EDUCATION

American University, School of International Service (SIS) Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Anticipated 2026

•Minor in Sociology

Sciences Po Reims, France

Study Abroad Program Student August 2024-December 2024

•Completed courses in English and French on topics ranging from the politics and culture of Putin’s Russia to the strengths and weaknesses of the EU’s approach to crises, to fake news and misinformation in the digital age.

HONORS

•AU Institutional Scholarship/Grant (2022-Present)

•School of International Service Dean’s List (2023-Present)

•Patriot League Track and Field Academic Honor Roll (2022-Present)

•Olson Scholar (2024-Present)

•Awarded American University Study Abroad Scholarship (Fall 2024)

•Member, National Honor Society (2018-2022)

RELEVANT COURSES AND PROJECTS

•Olson Scholars Program: Wrote a 16-page research proposal for a case study comparing levels of support for the war in Ukraine between France and Italy.

•Politics and Culture of Putin’s Russia: Broadened knowledge of Putin’s rise to power and the biopolitical approaches used to control his appearance. Expanded on research from Olson Scholars’ class.

•L’Union Européenne : Vulnérable ou Robuste?: Enriched understanding of the EU in French and how it navigates challenges through a 30 minute presentation on EU-Chinese economic policy and a 4-page research essay on the rise of the far right in the EU.

•French for Diplomacy: Expanded professional French vocabulary through class discussions and learned in French about French diplomacy and governance.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

American University, Division I AU Track Team – 400m and 200m Washington, DC

Walk-On Team Member August 2022-Present

•Directed practices in coordination with Sprints Coach.

•Mentored freshman on track techniques and race preparation strategies.

•Committed 20+ hours a week, both in and out of season and while studying abroad, to training, additional drills and traveling for NCAA meets while maintaining full course load.

American University Washington, DC

Cru Student Leadership January 2025-Present

•Strived to create a stronger community for students in cooperation with fellow student leaders and staff.

World Mind Journal Contributor January 2025-Present

•Wrote article briefings on a wide variety of topics concerning NATO, EU and European internal and external policy.

American University Debate Team January 2025-Present

•Learned more about American Parliamentary Debate, honed critical thinking and argumentation skill, look to compete in APDA in fall 2025 as Track is priority right now.

Sciences Po Debate Union (SPDU) Reims, France

Team Member August 2024-December 2024

•Competed at the Oxford IV British Parliamentary Debate tournament, and judged British Parliamentary rounds in the Paris World School Championship tournament.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA

Advancement Generalist May 2024-July 2024

•Wrote a 3-page research brief concerning the trends and motivations of US donors towards the War in Ukraine.

•Created a PowerPoint framework on the Salvation Army’s service data that was distributed nationally to the territories.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Languages: Fluent in French (B2 certification), Spanish (CLEP exam 12 credit hours), and Lithuanian (conversational).

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Drive.

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