Ashwin Laksumanage

Penn World scholars
Class of 2027

Sri Lanka

Academic areas of interest

I plan to major in Philosophy and Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences. As for interests, if I was able to cheat I’d say I’m Interested in the Liberal Arts so I’m able to cover everything. But if I’m being more specific I’m interested in Philosophy, Economics, Sociology, Physics, Linguistics, Statistics, Religious Studies, Art History and Classics.

Activities & Hobbies

I love comedy! I do stand up whenever I can and am a member of Without A Net, Penn’s Improv Comedy Troupe. I enjoy debate, reading political literature from across the globe, and keeping up with world affairs so I can be politically involved on campus. I also like TTRPGs and finding very niche music. I’m trying to explore Philadelphia more!

Future Plans

I am drawn towards public policy based work. After undergrad I want to go to grad school and then work towards uplifting and improving the lives of people across the globe as well as in my home country of Sri Lanka through policy. I also potentially see myself working in academia.