Amanda Hunt

Penn World scholars
Class of 2027

Chile

Academic areas of interest

I am majoring in Biochemistry I am very passionate about science and research. I like biochemistry because it opens up many opportunities in various fields of science. I am also interested in philosophy and might minor in it. It is fascinating to think about how our reality can be understood through different lenses, and how studying philosophy can make us more critical and open. In the future, I would like to combine my passion for philosophy with science and hopefully do meaningful research.

Activities & Hobbies

One of my main interests is children’s rights and many social movements in my home country, Chile. I have and am participating in many organizations that promote the rights of children, especially their right to voice their opinions. I also love reading, writing poetry, and making short films. I feel that through writing and making videos, very beautiful and special feelings, perspectives, or events can be communicated in a special way.

Future Plans

In the future, I would like to pursue a PhD after undergraduate school and to keep on developing my scientific skills, while combining science with philosophy. I also would like to be more involved in social projects back home and work to give back to my community. I would like to have more time to actually implement a project that I have been working on with some friends in Chile to build a parliament to involve young people in policymaking and politics in general.