Ben Barron

Ben loves India and is endlessly fascinated yet perplexed by its vibrant and diverse society. He has engaged with India through backpacking, hiking, interning, volunteering, and studying Hindi. He has also spent time in the broader South Asia region, including a research internship with the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka. Ben is currently pursuing an MSc in Modern South Asian Studies at St Antony's College, Oxford and holds a Bachelor of International Security Studies from the ANU. Additionally, he completed a summer diplomacy programme at King's College London.

Peter Friedlander’s Language Journey & Hindi at the ANU: An Interview

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Are you interested in learning Hindi as part of your degree in Australia? The Australian National University provides one of only two Hindi programmes in the country where this is possible (the other being La Trobe University). Central to the … Read More

10 Indian NGOs Offering Virtual Internships & Volunteering Opportunities

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Are you interested in India? Does the idea of expanding your professional competencies while addressing critical social issues appeal to you? If so, you should consider interning or volunteering with one of India’s many Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)! Not only will … Read More

South Asian Studies: Postgraduate Study Options

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Are you interested in India and South Asia? Did you know there are numerous exciting opportunities to forge a postgraduate specialisation in the region? Whether you are an undergraduate exploring your options, a recent graduate figuring out your plans, in … Read More