Sara Ahmed

Sara attended Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York where she pursued a double major in political science and economics with a minor in Middle Eastern and Central Asian studies. In Spring 2019, Sara interned at Leadership Global, an international development organization doing work in West Africa and the Caribbean.

  • LEAD Beyond the Classroom

    LEAD Beyond the Classroom

    By the end of the semester, what can interns expect to take away from LEAD? With opportunities for both experiential and in-class learning, LEAD allows interns to become more career-ready in...

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  • Why NoMa is the Ideal Neighborhood for TWC Interns

    Why NoMa is the Ideal Neighborhood for TWC Interns

    Between balancing my TWC internship and planning for next semester, I initially wondered how I would manage my time to explore D.C without feeling FOMO (aka, the fear of missing out).

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  • 3 Ways to See Great Performances On a Tight Budget

    3 Ways to See Great Performances On a Tight Budget

    D.C. is a cultural hub with plenty of venues to catch live theater. But interns don’t have to break the bank to catch a show. Here some places and tips to see free or cheap live performances.

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  • How My Non-Profit Internship Has Prepared Me for My Future Career

    How My Non-Profit Internship Has Prepared Me for My Future Career

    Figuring out what career you want can be challenging. Here’s how my internship has given me a better understanding of what direction I want to take with my career.

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  • A D.C. Weekend With Politics, Prose, and Protests

    A D.C. Weekend With Politics, Prose, and Protests

    A long weekend means plenty of time to enjoy some free D.C. activities. Here’s how I made the most of my time in the center of American politics.

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  • What I Learned From My First Career Fair

    What I Learned From My First Career Fair

    A week after arriving in D.C., I attended my first career fair as a young professional.

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