Gaia Giacchetti
Rome,Italy
Summary
As a Senior at St. Stephen's School, I am taking a rigorous IB course load and excel in the humanities. Through my leadership roles at the school, I have confirmed my plan to pursue social and political sciences at university. Beyond academics, I am a committed athlete and a avid traveller ready to capture diversity and wonder through her photocamera.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Leader
St. Stephen's school Philosophy club
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Raised issues of ethical importance to debate among club members during meetings.
- Researched major philosophers and their views to create presentations and foster civil discourse with intellectual curiosity.
Leader
St. Stephen's school Newspaper club
09.2024 - 06.2026
- Implemented editorial strategies to promote activities and inform the community.
- Coordinated monthly meetings, fostering collaboration and discipline among writers, editors, and designers.
Active member
St. Stephen's school Photography club
09.2022 - 06.2026
- Advocated for the power of visual story telling by volunteering to be the photographer at community events.
- Exhibited photos to shape perceptions of the world.
Hospital volunteer
UnoValeCento
Fatebenefrateeli, , Rome
02.2024 - 06.2026
- Offered empathetic conversation, and guidance to patients.
- Providing logistical support to hospital staff, contributing to the hospital overall order.
- Strengthened my interpersonal and communication skills by engaging with patients and families of different backgrounds.
Education
Lower Secondary School Exam -
Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II
Rome, Italy 09.2019 - 06.2022
Diploma Program - International Baccalaureate (IB)
St. Stephen's School
Rome, Italy 09.2022 - 07.2026
Projects
- 2025| Extended Essay|To what extent do Plato’s and Aristotle’s interpretations of virtue differ when shaping the individual as part of an ideal civil society?
- 2025 | Global Politics IA| To what extent have protests following Mahsa Amini’s death undermined the legitimacy of the Iranian Nezam, and have they brought improvement for Iranian women’s rights in the long term?
- 2024 | History IA| What role did environmental factors play in the downfall of the Ming Dynasty (1368- 1644)
- Feb. 2025 |CAS| Project: 24h multi-lingual reading of the Iliad
- January 28, 2025 | Article publication |” Homerathon: 24-hour Iliad reading at St Stephen's School in Rome” |WantedInRome
- March 24, 2025 | Article |” Pietro Ruffo's exhibition, L’Ultimo Meraviglioso Minuto at Palazzo delle Esposizioni”| WantedInRome
Courses
- August 2024 |Intense Expository Writing | Columbia University, NY |
- Developed analytical skills through literary critique
- April 2025 | Leadership Training course | Swiss International Leadership Camp and Academy (SILC) |
- June 2025 |Risks and Regulations of AI | SciencesPo, FR |
- August 2025| News Literacy | Coursera | Hong Kong University, HK |
Accomplishments
- June 2025 | President’s Award for Academic Excellence
- June 2025 | History Award
- June 2025 | St. Stephen’s Motto Prize (MensVoluntasGratia)
- June 2025 | IB Cas Award Certificate
- 2024-25 | National Classical Etymology Exam Award and Silver Medal
- May 2024 | Participated in Int’l History Bee & Bowl European Championship Finals Junior Varsity Team
- 2022-23 | Service Learning Award
- National Classical Etymology Exam Award and Silver Medal | 2023
Languages
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Leader
St. Stephen's school Philosophy club
03.2025 - 06.2026
Leader
St. Stephen's school Newspaper club
09.2024 - 06.2026
Hospital volunteer
UnoValeCento
02.2024 - 06.2026
Active member
St. Stephen's school Photography club
09.2022 - 06.2026
Diploma Program - International Baccalaureate (IB)
St. Stephen's School
09.2022 - 07.2026
Lower Secondary School Exam -
Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II
09.2019 - 06.2022