“During my senior year, I volunteered as a staff for ‘MUIC Meet and Greet,’ an event for visiting lecturers and staff from MUIC’s partner universities abroad. I was tasked with greeting the guests and demonstrating the making of Thai flower garlands. Though I was taught how to make them a couple of days before the event, I was feeling quite confident because I finished almost 10 garlands before the guests arrived (I think I made more than 20 garlands on that day!) It was enjoyable and calming, but the most fun part was interacting with people visiting the booth. They asked a range of questions from the name of the flower to the cultural significance of flower garlands. I was delighted to answer while helping them finish their crafts. I even learned something new about their cultures from the conversation we had. Looking back, it was the moment I realized how much joy I felt when I was able to help others while simultaneously learning about the world through their eyes. I believe it was one of the factors that helped me decide what career path I could pursue.”