Shanina van Gent

Majored in Political Science
Bates College, Class of 2018
From Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area, Netherlands

I'm Shanina, an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong interest in International Development, Politics and Social Enterprise!

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Education

Bates College
Mahindra United World College

Shanina in the News

Shanina van Gent graduates from Bates College

Shanina van Gent, of Maassluis, Netherlands, graduated after majoring in politics at Bates. van Gent, the daughter of Ingrid M. van Gent of Maassluis, Netherlands, is a 2013 graduate of United Wor...

July, 18 2018 - Verified by Bates College

Shanina van Gent named student advisor at Bates College

Shanina van Gent, the daughter of Ingrid M. van Gent of Maassluis, Netherlands, is serving as a Junior Advisor for the 2015-16 academic year at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. She is a 2013 gradu...

October, 28 2015 - Verified by Bates College

Shanina van Gent named an Office of Intercultural Education Fellow at Bates College

Shanina van Gent, the daughter of Ingrid M. van Gent of Maassluis, Netherlands, was recently named a student fellow in the Office of Intercultural Education at Bates College, located in Lewiston, M...

October, 08 2015 - Verified by Bates College

Shanina van Gent named to dean's list at Bates College

Shanina van Gent was named to the dean's list at Bates College for the semester ending in April 2015. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.71 or higher...

September, 15 2015 - Verified by Bates College

Achievements Added by Shanina

Shanina van Gent was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Fall 2015 - Added by Shanina

Work Experience

Fellow at the Office of Intercultural Education at Bates College

- Promote academic excellence and build community for all students on the Bates College campus with a particular focus on students from underrepresented populations - Work in collaboration with staff to design and implement workshops and programs in the following areas: the first gen experience, academic success, cultural events, social events, community building, and alumni engagement.

September 2015 - Present

Residence Assistant (RA) at Bates College

- Serve as a resident peer adviser to a first-year center comprised of 12-20 entering students and advise them on academic and social issues as they make the transition from secondary school to college life. - Create and facilitate social and educational programs for first year students.

September 2015 - Present

Marketing Intern at Sunraise

- Collaborate with CEO to develop a Social Media and Marketing plan regarding solar energy targeting non-profits - Create a project producing an emotionally compelling narrative for the company - Planning to write monthly newsletters, blogs and facilitate Social Media.

January 2015 - Present

Bobcat Ventures Coordinator at Bates College

- Adapt theory of change and business model canvas for development of entrepreneurial ideas - Create posters, brochures and other marketing materials for the Entrepeneurship competition. - Guide 14 teams for a $5,000 entrepreneurial pitch competition to launch start-up companies - Currently working on Bobcat Ventures 2016

December 2014 - Present

ONE Youth Ambassador at The ONE Campaign

- Selected as one of the twenty recruited ONE Youth Ambassadors to lead the fight against extreme poverty by campaigning locally, nationally and online - Attended high profile events, lobbying members of the Dutch Parliament and influential figures. - Raised awareness through social media and organizing events - Participated in the Power Summit lobbying Politicians in EU parliament about International Aid and the ONE Vote Campaign.

April 2014 - Present

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