Arushi (She/Her)

Student, University of Toronto

About Arushi

I am a third-year student at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, pursuing a double major in Economics and Public Policy with a focus in Data Analytics and a Certificate in Business Fundamentals. My academic interests lie at the intersection of economic analysis and policy work, and I have had the opportunity to explore this through internships at KPMG, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and the Ministry of Transportation Ontario.

As a Laidlaw Scholar, my research investigates whether individual-level gender bias predicts sound-symbolic gender judgments in names -- a project that sits at the intersection of linguistics, social science, and gender equity. Through this experience, I hope to deepen both my qualitative and quantitative research skills while building a global network of scholars and practitioners working on meaningful problems.

Beyond academia, I am someone who loves getting to know people, new experiences, and a good challenge -- whether that is exploring a new city, trying a new cuisine, or pushing myself into unfamiliar territory. I believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and I am always looking to grow -- as a researcher, a leader, and a person.

I would love to connect over coffee, lunch, or even a quick message -- if any of this resonates with you, let's catch up!

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

University of Toronto

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2026

Research Topic

Gender Studies Linguistics

Area of Expertise

Humanities Languages Social Sciences

I am from:

India

I speak:

English Hindi

My hobbies/interests are:

Crafts & DIY Dance Writing/blogging

Influencer Of

Topics

Channels contributed to:

Social Sciences Research

Rooms participated in:

University of Toronto

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