Nadia Khawaja
Regional Consultant
Why MHC: "I chose Mount Holyoke College because of the strong liberal arts program it has to offer. I was drawn towards it by its reputation for having an engaging class room experience whereby students are able to work in close collaboration with esteemed professors. In addition, Mount Holyoke provides the ideal environment for the growth of independent, intellectual women"
Class year: 2012
Majors: English and Gender Studies
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Current Residence Hall: 3 Park Street
Postgraduate Plans: I plan on taking the CSS exam and entering The Foreign Service of Pakistan.
Study Abroad/Internships: Writer, The Nation (Pakistan) ,Clerk at The High Court Lahore and a number of research positions at national law firms.
Favorite Class: Feminist Theory and Film, Women and Power in the Global Context, Advanced Poetry Workshop
Favorite Extracurricular Activity: Polo and Riding
Favorite Dining Hall Food: Create Your Own Lavish Wrap at Prospect
Favorite Local Restaurant: Thai Garden
What did you do last weekend? I went for my internship at the Holyoke Mayor's Office and attended an event my friend was playing at.