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Max Mooradian

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I want to positively impact the world by improving relations between China and the United States. I am bilingual in Mandarin and was a 2019 Summer Finalist with the State Department's National Security Language Initiative. I lived with a local family and attended school for 6-weeks in Xi’an to further my studies and learn the Chinese culture. This immersive setting experience inspired my ambitions. In 2020, I took a gap year to do experiential learning while completing accredited college courses. First, I toured the Pacific Northwest, camping in 30 National Parks, and lived almost exclusively in the great outdoors for 80 days off the grid! I learned life-saving skills by receiving a Wilderness First Responder certification. In the spring, my new home was Ocean Star --a 60-foot schooner that sailed 80 days with 24 peer crew members across the Caribbean. I adjusted to the confined setting, charted courses along the coastline, and performed important duties to travel safely and efficiently. I also expanded my knowledge to help those in need by obtaining Rescue Diver and Emergency First Responder certifications. I completed the spring semester on the Dean's List at American University while participating in Beta Theta Phi leadership roles and interning on Capitol Hill for Congress' Majority Leader Steve Scalise. I enjoyed these challenges because I could put my administrative, logistics, and ability to learn under pressure to good use. This summer, I am proud to work for United States Representative Young Kim to further my experience in public service.

Education

American University

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • International Relations and National Security Studies
    • International/Globalization Studies
  • Minors:
    • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

Army And Navy Academy

High School
2017 - 2020

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • International Relations and National Security Studies
    • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
    • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
    • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
    • Second Language Learning
    • Political Science and Government
    • History
    • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
    • Communication, General
    • Community Organization and Advocacy
    • Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
    • Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
    • International/Globalization Studies
    • History and Political Science
    • Public Policy Analysis
    • History and Language/Literature
    • Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
    • Social Sciences, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      International Affairs

    • Dream career goals:

    • Intern

      United States Representative Young Kim
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Intern

      Steve Scalise
      2023 – 2023
    • Usher

      Hollywood Bowl
      2018 – 2018

    Sports

    Ultimate Frisbee

    Club
    2017 – 20203 years

    Cross-Country Running

    Varsity
    2017 – 20203 years

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2017 – 20203 years

    Awards

    • Most Improved, Team Captain

    Research

    • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

      National Language Initiative for Youth with the State Department — Student Ambassador
      2019 – 2019

    Arts

    • Military Marching Band, Orchestra

      Music
      Color Guard performances, VA performances, school performances, sporting event performances
      2017 – 2020

    Public services

    • Public Service (Politics)

      Steve Scalise — Office Intern on Capitol Hill
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy