Paula Nahoum:Treasured Experience

Treasured Experience “Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. And experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer,” said Randy Pausch. As a part of our scholarship, volunteering activities are related in our academic progression. On March 1st, D-RASATI organized an activity of visiting official high school in our regions. We had to make a small interview with the principal of the school to collect some information to fill in a survey. First, I was chosen to go to a remote school that I have never heard about it before. The director was a lady and it was noticeable that she didn't prepare the needed information. For this reason, the activity took time, but it was extraordinary and I enjoyed it. In addition, my partner and I cooperated to fill this survey. The purpose was to help the needed official high schools. This purpose could be accomplished by providing these schools in technological equipment such as computers and trainers. Moreover, the target was to improve students in using technological machines. At the beginning, I was a little bit shy and hesitant because I was interviewed with a stranger person, but after that I became more confident. This activity helped and affected me to improve my personality and make other achievements in my portfolio. From this event, I learned how to do an interview and how I should ask the questions. I became more experienced when the interview went well. However, it might be good if the director was more aware of what the interview was about and if she prepared some data. Additionally, it might be better if the principal knew what the questions were so she could be more flexible. Finally, the interview taught me lesson in interviewing and how to be more confident. For that reason, I will be ready to make other interviews in order to help schools or any other community. Besides, this activity made me more knowledgeable and ready to volunteer at any time.