A Vital Part in Sustainable Work: Community Engagement and Being An Ambassador

In many countries around the world, becoming an active and respected member of the community is directly linked to your potential success in the workforce. Albania is a very close-knit community, where even in the largest cities, you will run into someone you know or you may be working in a school that employs many of your neighbors. Besides impacting your reputation and success in your career, the relationships you build with the community leave rippling impressions that may last forever. I always try to leave a place better than I found it and in many times, all it required was a smile and talking to them in their native language.

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Preparing traditional Albanian dishes with a host mother.

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Attending a performance of a local band.

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I worked closely with the owner of the establishment and I was able to meet with the musicians after the performance.

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A group of trick or treaters came to my house eager for American candy.

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