Jasleen is an Arts and Sciences student pursuing study in Political Science and Health and Societies. She is interested in Paideia because of how the program fosters an environment where students come together to find collective strength through their differences. Jasleen believes that civil dialogue doesn’t just start with difficult conversations. For her, the best way to understand a person’s perspective is by deconstructing the sum of all a person’s parts – the lived-experiences that build one’s identity.
During her time in high school, Jasleen was passionate about engaging in necessary conversations. As a member of city’s youth council, she spearheaded the move to implement the RAIN sexual assault prevention hotline across 7,500+ student ID cards. This work inspired her decision to intern for the Sex Crimes Division of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, where she saw the first-hand effects of legislation on victims. Jasleen went on to dedicate her senior year to researching the complex relationship between gendered dialogue, the female body, and objectification. Her academic inquiry deepened her interest in the unwritten rules that govern the way we mystify difficult topics.
At Penn, you can find Jasleen practicing her lines with the Undergraduate Mock Trial team, where she recently competed in the Opening Round Championship Series with her teammates.
You can also find her writing articles for the school’s premier fashion magazine, the WALK, where she pens pieces connecting the personal with the political. Jasleen also serves as a member of the legislative advocacy committee of the Reproductive Justice Club, an organization dedicated to ensuring reproductive rights for women across Philadelphia.
Jasleen is excited to share personal anecdotes over at Cafe Paideia with the incoming class of fellows. She looks forward to meaningfully engaging with a tight-knit community who enjoy interests that diverge from hers.