Mandana Narchi

University/ College: London Metropolitan University
What are you studying? Energy and Sustainability (Architecture)

I am interested in interior design, and other things related to the arts. Before I was a student studying was the most important thing to me. However, as a student I have volunteered by helping to decorate a pavilion.

I started to volunteer to as a way of learning how to communicate with different people. I also wanted to learn how to deal with tasks and people in England, to improve my English, learn how to find a job, and to generally increase my knowledge. From my volunteering I have found many good friends, made good relationships, gained experience for getting a job, and I have also improved my general knowledge of many different fields.

The most memorable parts of my volunteering have been from being part of a volunteering group in challenging situations, they were good experiences of having to be strong and care about others. I feel I have helped others with my volunteering, because being useful in society means paying attention to others. Volunteering helps you do this.

Based on my good experience, I would say that volunteering is a good life experience for anyone.