It is about the end of the semester and my service is official done. But that is not the end of my relationship with the International center. After one semester service, I kind like what I did and I would like to be part of the big events. I would like to be a coordinator and do some planning and organizing. So I am going to find a position there so that it will keep me busy and give me some experience as a leader. The big event we have annually is the international food bazaar. And apparently it has a profound influence in the community. And we have over 9000 dollar profits. It is a successful event. The major reason is probably the well-organized team and hardworking volunteers. The new location is really helpful definitely. But it is not cheap to rent the place but definitely worthwhile. On Friday night, there will be a recognition party hold by the International Center and ISS to recognize those hard working volunteers and staff. And I wish we will have a wonderful time.
I’m glad to hear that the event went well Tony. Although, I must say I’m surprised it went so well considering that it rained the whole day pretty much. In any event, I’m partially glad to hear that it went well because I helped setup for it and also I’m glad to hear it because I like it when things go well. Also over this past semester I have grown a vested interest in the international center so I wish to see it prosper and continue to provide fun and educational events for the Purdue Community. I really wish I could have made it to the fundraiser. It would have been neat to see it all come together at least. Tasting all the foods would probably have been an enjoyable experience also. I’m curious to know if you went to the event yourself. And again it’s always cool to hear about someone else’s experiences when it’s at the same location where I volunteer.
ReplyDeleteActually I didn't experience the event as a guest. I was in the information table during the event selling T-shirts and other stuff. I wish I could have time to pick some food and enjoy it. However I did ask my friend to buy some food for me. Even though I might choose other kind of dishes, but what I got was very good. Don't know what is in the food though.
DeleteAwesome to hear that you found something you enjoy and want to continue doing. Its amazing that you probably wouldn't have even known about this sort of thing if you hadn't been told to do 30 hours of community service. Sometimes when we are made to do something for someone we find out that there is something out there that you didn't know about and you completely enjoy every minute you spend doing it. Its hard to imagine what life would be like if you hadn't made certain decisions that you weren't to thrilled about in the beginning, but absolutely love now.
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