Emma Fivek

753 Sowards Place State College, PA 16803 E-portfolio: http://emmafivek.weebly.com/ eef5057@psu.edu (814) 777-6784 Objective: To obtain a summer internship where I can use and refine my leadership and interpersonal skills Education
Pennsylvania State University Expected Graduation: May 2016 Intended major(s): French and Community Environment and Development Aspiring Paterno Fellow Current GPA: 4.00

International Experience
IES study abroad center in Rabat, Morocco- Summer 2013 Developed an understanding of the traditions of a Muslim country Interacted with locals in French and Moroccan Arabic Studied North African and Senegalese politics and literature Dakar, Senegal Learned about Senegalese immigration Discussed Senegalese development with students of lIFAN, the largest university in Senegal Global Engagement Leadership Experience- November 2012 Engaged in a three-day conference promoting international and intercultural understanding and appreciation Rotary Youth Exchange- August 2011-June 2012 Served as a student ambassador to the United States for ten months in Saumur, France. Explored many other cultures by engaging with students from all over the world Promoted cultural understanding and world peace

Leadership and Related Activities

Presidential Leadership Academy- Spring 2013- present Competitive program designed to foster critical thinking and leadership skills over the course of three years through courses with prominent faculty members at Penn State Selected out of more than 200 first-year applicants Chair of international projects and service for the Penn State Rotaract Club, 2013-214 Coordinate international service projects and events Vice President of the French Club at Penn State Plan and organize weekly conversation hours and social events for members Student Alcohol Advisory Committee- Fall 2012- present Reviewed and analyzed relevant issues affecting the Penn State community such as the dry campus policy Generated a proposal on the policy in order to advise prominent leaders at Penn State, especially in the Office of Student Affaires Collaborate with various student leaders with important roles on campus Presidents Freshman Award Presented annually to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 GPA based on at least 12 graded Penn State credits completed by the end of the fall semester of the academic year the award is given.

Work Experience
Wegmans Supermarket- Cashier, April 2009-June 2011 Food Services at the South Side Food District, January 2013- present Penn State Learning- French Tutor, January 2013-present Fluent in French

Notable Skills