Habesha Student Association
- Job function (e.g., overall role, assigned tasks)
I am the treasurer of the Habesha Student Association.
2. Examples of projects (e.g., list the projects you worked on and what you accomplished)
The mission of our club is to create a fun, networking environment for Habeshas on campus (people of Ethiopian and Eritrean descent) and spread knowledge and insight of our unique culture with all students on campus.
3. What you learned and how it relates to your major (e.g., describe what you learned from this e
Something important I’ve learned throughout being treasurer of this club is that it’s not easy to just plan an event, no matter how little. There is a lot of preparation that goes into it, especially being the treasurer and handling finances. I’ve learned how to manage money and the importance of budgeting. Though I haven’t had much experience in MIS, I know that financial management is crucial and knowing how to handle money. Being treasurer has also helped me communicate better on a professional level as I have had to speak with many advisors and exchange countless documents with them. This has definitely helped me prepare for similar instances that may occur in the future on a professional basis.