This week we want you to meet Lauren Hay, our future commerce superstar, wearer of an infectious smile and owner of the biggest heart. What do you study?
I study a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Management and Accounting Why did you join R4PS? I joined the Project Starfish team after hearing David speak to our club because I was really moved by his talk and wanted to do as much as I could to help out those that need it the most. Where do you want to see R4PS in the next year? I believe that the impact the Thailand trip will have on each of us as an individual, is going to spark the desired ‘ripple’ effect and we will be passionate about Project Starfish even more so when we return as we will know first hand what needs to be done. The next big task is finishing the school and I really hope to be involved in making that happen. How has R4PS influenced your life so far? It has made me think twice about how fortunate we are to live in New Zealand and to not take things for granted. It has helped open my eyes to see that there are people living on the other side of the world that are in need of our support, and I want to help them. Do you have any top tips for balancing study with your volunteer work? As James said last week, it is important to know your limits of how much you can actually take on. It is also important to get involved in things that you are passionate about as it makes it fun and you are more willing to get the job done. What are you most looking forward to during the Thailand trip? I am looking forward to spending time with the children and getting to know them, just to be able to play games with them and teach them things. I’m also really excited for the Hagar Run for Freedom because I think that this would be such an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Lauren is the brains behind our twitter and instagram accounts, make sure you pop over to these pages and give her a big hello!
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Belinda
10/15/2016 05:12:30 pm
All the best for you're trip Lauren and the rest of Project Starfish. Lauren you seem so lovely, someone to aspire to be.
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