STEPS 2022 - 12 nteer national network of alumni volunteers. /volunteer or email alumni@lancaster.ac.uk Amy Krishnaswamy AMERICANSTUDIES, 2001, BOWLAND Lancaster alumna Amy Krishnaswamy has also been drawn to volunteering, in her case across two different continents. After graduating in 2001, the former American Studies student headed stateside, working as a software services consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area. Amy says: “I was surprised at how many Lancaster alumni were living in California at the time.” “I loved my time at Lancaster - my degree means a lot to me - and I wanted to both stay in touch and give back. So, when I was invited to revive the local alumni group, I went for it.” “I met so many new people at events I arranged around the Bay Area. As is so often the case with Lancaster alumni, attendees brought few egos and plenty of fun!” Amy enjoyed the role so much that, on moving back to the UK in 2013, she began volunteering with the London alumni group. She has now been a coordinator for more than eleven years and finds it fits in well around her work as a freelance consultant. So, what has kept Amy in the role? She explains: “Although I love the conversations and hearing different experiences and memories of Lancaster University, it’s about more than that. When I hear of a new graduate who has moved to London, perhaps with few other connections here, I want them to know they have a group here that can help them settle in and make new associates and friends.” Amy is keen to hear from any alumni who would like to join her in organising London-based meetups. She says: “Whether you’re a recent graduate or from one of the earlier cohorts, everyone has a different perspective of the Lancaster experience and new ideas for bringing fellow alumni together.” Email: lancsalumnilondon@gmail.com Lancaster University Alumni@London already busy lives how do they find the time and, more to the point, and energy to the alumni network and other University causes. 5. Bring alumni together in your city by joining our international network of Alumni Group Co-ordinators 6. H elp us contribute to make an impact by becoming a representative on a University advisory board or committee 7. Support cuttingedge research and life-changing scholarships through a donation 8. Help introduce prospective students to the Lancaster experience by helping at international or UK recruitment fairs 9. S hare your passion with prospective students and their parents by becoming an Alumni Champion with the UK Student Recruitment Team
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