volunteering

The first student organization I joined at SMU is the Russian club. I am fascinated with the language and I love the culture. As a member of the club I hve helped promote SMU-in-Moscow, which is a five week study abroad program, and the Russian winter festival which happened last Saturday. I made flyers for both events, passed them out to students, and told many people about the events.

I took the day off of work to be at the festival. I arrived early and began setting up. People started arriving soon. Mostly members of the Dallas Russian community. Several SMU students showed up here and there and before I knew it, the event was sold out.

I only got to see some of the performances because I was busy making sure that the show ran smoothly. We featured two performers; an SMU student and the winner of the international Tchaikovski competition Andrey Ponochevny, and an angelic soloist marina Khankhaleva who sang in a divine mezzo-soprano.

The experience was fun. I did not get paid for this event but I worked it as if it was mine. My Russian teacher undoubtebly recognizes my efforts and I have gained a favorable status with her.

Through volunteering I have made a strong connection who will give me strong refferences if need be. As you may already know, in business and in life it isn't about what you know, but whom you know that makes all the difference.