Arya Desai

About Me: Hi everyone! I'm Arya, and I'm from Cheshire, Connecticut! I love studying journalism and public policy here at GW. In my free time, I love listening to music, doing random arts and crafts to decorate my dorm, and hanging out with my roommate exploring D.C.! I'm also always looking for new people to play tennis with! I'm so excited to get to know you all!

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Human Services and Social Justice (HSSJ)

Minors:  Public Health; Journalism and Mass Communication

Extra-Curriculars: WRGW, American Red Cross, The Legacy Project, The Store

Research Experience: I have worked with Professor Livingston to collect data on the themes in far-right influencers' content in the six months preceding the 2016 election.

Fall Origins and Evolution of Modern Thought: Love with Professor Trullinger 

Fall Scientific Reasoning and Discovery: Energy with Professor Kung 

Spring Origins and Evolution of Modern Thought: Freedom in the Modern Age with Professor Winstead

Spring Scientific Reasoning and Discovery: Light and Color with Professor Rice