Richard Chiang, Chapter President, interviews former chapter historian
Alana Quitoriano. Alana recently graduated
from U.C, Davis with a business major.
Richard: Why did you participate in Beta
Theta Omicron?
Alana: I decided to join Beta Theta Omicron
because I was looking for an extracurricular activity to participate
in while attending Skyline College. In high school, I was an officer
and member of a community service club, and I enjoyed volunteering and
helping others. Some of my friends suggested FQK
to continue my volunteer opportunities. The decision to join FQK
seemed to be a good step towards expanding my volun-teer work with my
friends and with others.
Richard: Do you think the experience of
FQK helped you transferring?
Alana: The experience in FQK
did not necessarily determine my major, but the experience allowed
me to be exposed to other people outside my major. Through FQK,
I met so many different people and was given an opportunity to expand
my social skills on both a personal level and an academic level.
Richard:
Richard: Did membership in FQK
help you get a job?
Alana: I am currently searching for my
first job after graduation, but I would like to believe that my involvement
in FQK will have a positive influence.
Richard: What did you gain through your
experience as an officer of Beta Theta Omicron Chapter?
Alana: As an officer, I gained more self-confidence
in myself as a leader. I never really thought of myself as a leader.
Through all the planning and executing of the chapter events, I realized
that I had leadership skills and people valued my input on events. The
most valuable part of BQO as a member and
officer for me was the old friendships that were strengthened and the
new friendships that were made. The chapter and regional events gave
me an opportunity to met and become friends with different people.
Richard: What has Beta Theta Omicron meant
to you?
Alana: Beta Theta Omicron has helped mold
me into the person I am today. Through BQO,
I have discovered my strong leadership skills and the ability adjust
to various situations. Several friendships were made and strengthened
through all the traveling and planning for all the chapter events. My
in-volvement in BQO was a wonderful experience,
and I would recommend that every student should seize the opportunity
to be a part of this once in a lifetime experience.
