Mainstreet is an opportunity for student organizations, campus services and community connections to welcome new and returning students to a new school year, as well as showcase what they have to offer. This is an opportunity for organizations to recruit new members and learn about other organizations on campus.
It is also a tradition in SCSU.
So, this mornimg I volunteered to help set up the tables for the event. It is one of the projects that I have to complete for my academic and culture sharing scholarship. About 9a.m., off I headed to the outside of Atwood Memorial Center and registered at the Info desk.
I thought it would be just another easy task, setting up tables. It was not. I struggled through putting the plastic cloths on the tables and there were at least 200 organizations (crazy huh?). The best part was the wind, that kept blowing the cloths off. Even though I used clippers to stablized the cloths, the task was still challenging.
I don't have any photos with me, but you can have a look at last year's Mainstreet, it is exactly the same.
Another thing that I wish to share is that I'm proud to be a Malaysian, having been educated to speak at least 3 languages. Look at some of the comments I received from my coursemate from an online subject. We were supposed to introduce our friends (the name below your name in the classlist), and talk about something special about him/her. So these are some of the feedbacks:
"I find it very difficult to speak one other language but 3 I give you credit man. Thats some good work. Good luck on the semester. "
"That is VERY impressive that you can speak 3 different languages! I still struggle with English alone! "
"Thats awesome, I wish I was a foriegn student. Good luck to you man"
"I'm so jealous you can speak so many languages!! That is awesome! "
And this one makes me feel proud to be a Malaysian:
"Welcome Jason! I have a friend from Malaysia who is awesome, so I'm sure you are too. I hear that your country is a beautiful place, and I hope that one day I'll have the opportunity to visit it. Best of luck at SCSU - you'll enjoy your time here! "
To those who are schooling, heads up and appreciate your languages!
Cheers.
