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Could you share some of your experiences as the Two-term President of the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association, and how it shaped your leadership skills?
As an active participant in the arts through dancing and piano, how did these activities help you connect better with your Indian heritage and form connections with others?
Can you tell me about your experience as an intern at the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office and how it reinforced your passion for law?
Shairee Arora

Shairee Arora

University of Pennsylvania

Economics / Pre-Law

Piano teacher, student government president, and documentary creator.

Activities

Student Govt/Politics (Grades: 11, 12)
Two-term President, Former Secretary
Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association

Manage 140+ member executive board, organize advocacy events, directly lobby elected officials; only student representative on education workgroups.

Community Service (Volunteer) (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
Chief Intern, Student Piano Teacher, Performer
The Tacy Foundation and Holliday Piano Studio

Plan and preside over monthly piano recitals at a senior housing facility, create piano teaching curricula for historically disadvantaged students.

Other Club/Activity (Grades: 10, 11, 12)
Varsity Team Member
Richard Montgomery HS Mock Trial

Prepare a law case based on given materials, present case in front of Maryland judges, compete against other high schools; state finalists.

Theater/Drama (Grades: 10, 11, 12)
Running Crew Chief
Richard Montgomery HS Black Maskers Drama Club

Lead group of 20 students, prepare trainings and cue sheets to coordinate backstage movements crucial to execution of drama productions.

Internship (Grades: 11, 12)
Special Victims Unit Intern
Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office

Review assigned case reports, summarize key issues for Office Attorneys, observe various Circuit Court proceedings, attend staff presentations.

Student Govt/Politics (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
Exec Board Member, Certified Workshop Presenter
Maryland Association of Student Councils

Create and teach interactive leadership and advocacy workshops to student delegates from across the state at conferences and executive board meetings.

Internship (Grades: 11, 12)
Senior Advisor and Executive Aid
JainForGovernor Political Campaign

Crafted policy on mental health, LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, etc., managed media relations, facilitated community outreach, staffed events & debates.

Dance (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
Bollywood Dancer
Rythmaya Bollywood Dance Academy

Learn Bollywood dance, choreograph, and perform at various Indian festivals and cultural celebrations.

Work (Paid) (Grades: 11, 12)
Tutor
Private Tutor

Tutor a student in Honors English and AP US Government, providing guidance on assignments and helping with general knowledge and skills.

Student Govt/Politics (Grades: 11, 12)
Election Team Volunteer Fellow
DoTheMostGood

Created and executed voting initiatives to raise awareness and engagement in 2020 Election, managed bi-weekly newsletter and social media accounts.