Shuddhashar Internship
Shuddhashar Interns develop their interests in social justice and socio-political knowledge of different regions and are empowered to contribute through research, concept development, outreach, social media, writing, and editing. Shuddhashar Internships are only for motivated, responsible, and independent thinkers who want to make a difference.
Summer 2026
Lucy Davis is a third-year political science major at the University of California, Davis. Originally from Los Angeles, she is deeply passionate about cross-cultural storytelling and its impact on diplomacy. She serves as undersecretary-general of finance for her collegiate Model United Nations team and researches the sociopolitical implications of monolingual international relations academia. Lucy is an Oslo Scholar.
Summer 2026
Erica Emanuelsen is a third-year political science student at Oslo New University College in Norway. Her work is shaped by an interest in human rights, migration and democracy. With a commitment to global justice, she combines academic study with practical experience in research and volunteer work, seeking to understand how structures of power are lived and challenged in everyday contexts. Erica is an Oslo Scholar.
Summer 2026
Addy Samway is a rising junior at Tufts University, where she is pursuing a degree in International Relations and Civic Studies with a concentration in the study of identity and inequality. At Tufts, Addy works closely with the Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT), where she collaborates with system-impacted individuals to expand access to higher education in prison. With a background in creative writing and restorative justice practices, Addy is passionate about using radical storytelling to dismantle systems of mass incarceration and violence. In her spare time, she plays guitar and sometimes writes songs too! Addy is an Oslo Scholars.
Summer 2026
Sam Howard is a sophomore at Stanford University, pursuing Chemistry and double minors in Biology and the Classics. He loves research, service, and creative writing. At Stanford, he conducts biomedical research through the School of Medicine, and he loves volunteering at his local food pantries and writing in his free time. Additionally, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and exercising. Sam is an Oslo Scholar.
Summer 2026
Raya Almahameed is a rising junior and Belltower Scholar at Furman University from Charlotte, NC. Majoring in Asian Studies with a minor in Middle East and Islamic Studies, she hopes to build cross-cultural understanding amongst our communities. At Furman, she is a staff writer for the student newspaper, The Paladin, and the co-host of a FUNC (Furman University News Channel) Radio Show called Common Decency. As a first-generation Syrian American, she is cognizant of the responsibility to educate on the victims of injustice and oppression. In her free time, Raya enjoys discovering music, learning a new craft, and exploring the Greenville area.
Summer 2026
Zakaria Tourabi is from Casablanca, Morocco, and studies Fine Arts and Architectural Studies at Tufts University in Boston. Growing up between Morocco, South Africa, and the United States, he became interested in how migration, memory, and identity are shaped by movement across places, languages, and cultures. Before Tufts, Zakaria attended the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, where he developed interests in youth leadership, civic engagement, and art’s role in social change. At Tufts, he continues this work through student government, creative research, and interdisciplinary projects. Zakaria is an Oslo Scholar.
Summer 2025
Virginia Bonnie is a rising third-year Echols Scholar at the University of Virginia, where she double majors in Computer Science and Modern and Global Studies. She is a student fellow of the Democratic Futures Project, an organization working to foster collaboration across activism and academia. In her Modern and Global Studies program, Virginia researches the impact of fiction and poetry on pro-democratic thought and theory. When she’s not doing any of that, Virginia enjoys reading, painting, and creating video games. She is an Oslo Scholar Program intern.
Summer 2025
Ella Perrin is a sophomore at Tufts University studying Environmental Science, Anthropology, and Spanish. She grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and was involved in local climate activism and environmental education. After spending her first semester studying in Urubamba, Peru, she solidified her interest in the ways that climate change impacts local storytelling, community relations and connection. Her time abroad expanded this interest on a global scale. On campus, she spends her time community organizing in local activist spaces and particularly enjoys using art—both collaborative and personal—as a point of connection and transformation. As an Oslo Scholar with Shuddhashar FreeVoice, she is excited to expand her understanding of journalism as a global change-making tool.
Summer 2025
Summer 2025
Evan Vezmar is a rising sophomore studying international relations and French & Francophone cultural studies at Tufts University. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Evan has a passion for journalism and human rights. He has worked at various journalistic positions, from being a managing editor for his high school paper to being a staff writer on the Tufts Daily. Evan also wrote as a freelance writer for a local newspaper in Minneapolis. As an Oslo Scholar, Evan attended the Oslo Freedom Forum where he met notable human rights activists, leaders, and writers from around the world.
Summer 2024
Summer 2024
Summer 2024
Summer 2024
2022
Summer 2022
Michael Pecorara is a Junior at Harvard University studying Economics with a Secondary in Government and a language citation in Mandarin Chinese. Michael is involved in a number of organizations on campus: he is the Deputy Director of US-China Initiatives for the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative, the Chief of Staff for the Harvard Intercollegiate Model UN Team, an editor for the Harvard Undergraduate Law Review, Finance Director for the Harvard Association for US-China relations, and a member of the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum. In his spare time, Michael enjoys listening to music and visiting museums. Michael plans to pursue a career in law, specializing in international law and constitutional law. For Shuddhashar, he contributed to researching and soliciting articles, especially for the special issues on Undocumented and Cultural Genocide. Michael was selected as an intern through the Oslo Scholars Program (OSP).
Summer 2022
Aisha Catena is an undergraduate student at Tufts University studying English and Civic Studies and interested in human rights and activism. For Shuddhashar, she assisted with social media and contributed to researching potential writers for the special issues on Undocumented, Cultural Genocide, and Intimacy. Aisha was selected as an intern through the Oslo Scholars Program (OSP).
2020-2021
Mbali Hlubi is a South African writer passionate about writing to make a difference in the world and raise awareness. Her articles address social issues relevant to the African continent. Mbali studied at Furman University and graduated from Rhodes University with an Honours degree in English. She is fond of the arts and enjoys public speaking, music, literature, and traveling. She enjoys learning about global cultures and philosophy, and she values researching, raising awareness, and imparting knowledge to others about her continent of origin, Africa. Mbali began as a Shuddhashar Intern in early 2020 and then became regular contributor to Shuddhashar’s themed magazine issues and the essay section.
2019-2020
Drew Davis is from Orangeburg, SC and graduated with a BA in Religion from Furman University in 2021. Tastefully problematic and naturally inquisitive, Drew is interested in aesthetics and illuminating marginalized stories. Drew contributed several articles to Shuddhashar and played an important role in developing the issue on Body Politics.
Summer 2018
Mary Meisenzahl is a retail reporter at Business Insider covering fast food, restaurants, and labor. She has previously worked at Shuddhashar, Boston Magazine, and the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard. Mary was selected as an intern through the Oslo Scholars Program (OSP).
