Young Women in Public Affairs Award 2024
PERSONAL GOALS
Briefly describe your current studies and current involvements and interests,
including how you are active in voluntary or community organizations. Also
describe the thoughts you have about the future regarding studies and
commitment.
(Maximum 150 words).
Currently, I am a pre-dp student in Katedralskolan, Växjö. I have all the subjects
that a year 10 must have, along with additional prepatory courses in sciences for
IBDP. In 2023, I have attended MUN in which I voluntarily debated as UK for gay
rights. After my own experience at MUN, I realised having MUN in my school can
benefit the students understand the different social and cultural norms along with
perspectives in the world to lead a life with open-mindeness for an accepting
society. Therefore, I conveyed this idea to the MYP coordinator and along with
people who attended the MUN, began working on the project. Unfortunately, I
switched schools, however the MUN idea has inspired others deeply and they
continue working to make MUN happen! In the future, I will continue working with
social studies and become a lawyer to deliver justice and social awareness.
Answer all the questions below and note the word limit for each question. When
evaluating applications, all issues are valued as equally important.
Question
1. Activities related to your school/workplace. Please include (a) your leadership
experience and (b) what you find most rewarding or valuable about your
participation in these activities (no more than 200 words).
In 2023, I have not taken any official leadership position due to spending the year in
exploring my personal interests for deciding what career I would like to pursue in
the future.
However, I have initiated projects and worked to unite the class in accomplishing
those projects. I have switched schools. In my previous school, as some of our dear
teachers were leaving, I initiated the idea of making cards for those leaving to
express our gratitude towards them. During this time period, we had a lot of
assignments and stress as class. To still accomplish the project, I managed my
school work and led the class to unify and manage their time by being the role
model. In this school, my class had planned for a party in which we invited all the
seniors. However, we as a class were not unified and nobody had actually begun any
planning. 2 hours prior to the party, I unified my classmates and led with a few
friends to organise the party. In both participation, I found unifying the class most
valuable as from such events, everyone feels involved and comfortable which is
essential for the class environment.
2. Activities not related to your school/workplace. Describe the activities you
participate in as a volunteer and the leadership roles you have had in these activities.
Also include a description of any experience with local authorities, international
organizations or other projects
(maximum 200 words).
3. International awareness
1 (2)
Describe the activities you participate in that increase your experience, knowledge
and understanding of other countries and their different cultures (maximum 150
words).
4. Status of women in Sweden
Describe your experience of empowering women through support and influence.
Are there any problems that hinder women's rights? Describe your ideas to solve
them (maximum 300 words).
Letter of recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from teachers and/or leaders/managers (signed on
letterhead with logo) that can describe your qualifications in various areas/activities
must be attached. Title/position and e-mail must be included in letters of
recommendation.
Remember to sign your application with both first and last name.
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