Anurita Srivastava

Hometown: Agra, UP, India

Why did you choose McCourt? For the range of opportunities this program offers, which encompasses: engaging case studies, an extensive selection of electives, a semester-abroad option and networking events. Learning about economics will enable me to craft policies promoting environmentally conscious behaviour in urban cities. Its emphasis on political ideology and quantitative evaluations sets the program apart and is indispensable in development and energy policy. 

What professional/ work experience did you have prior to coming to McCourt? Two years as Software Engineer, Two years as a project manager and a year as a public policy and law intern.

What has been the best part of your experience so far? Seminars and talk with prominent government figures.

Undergraduate University, degree, and major: SRM University, Chennai, India, B.Tech in Information Technology

Hobbies/ Interests: gender injustice, animal rights, boxing, swimming, reading, visiting museums

Reach out to me about: financial aid, non-policy background, moving to DC