Krishna Patel

Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Area of study: Business Finance, Spanish and Biology/Pre-Med

“Tutoring local students from the Sherman and Denison community is so fulfilling, and I love that I get to bond with my students. Hearing about what they are accomplishing and how much they are progressing each week is one of the most rewarding things about Austin College Tutoring.”

Aneesa Vaidya

Hometown: Denton, Texas
Area of study: Biology and Neuroscience/Pre-Med

“Every JanServe, we get the opportunity to help out with the Special Olympics. It’s a fun and incredibly rewarding experience to help out and watch the kids showcase their skills.”

Kevin Mai

Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Area of study: Chemistry/Spanish

“I love going on Alternative Spring Break every year because I get to bond with both old and new friends over service.”

Liberte Manirakiza

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Area of study: Economics/Public Health

“The first time I went to Great Day of Service, I volunteered at a retirement house. I listened to old stories and played games and helped with bingo. At the end of the day, I realized that whatever I did however small, made a huge impact on the residents who lived there.”

Hannah Myslik

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Area of Study: Pre-law

”The thing I like about service is that it allows me to get involved and learn more about the community.”

Pranav Sheth

Hometown: Plano, Texas
Area of study: International Relations and Business Administration/Pre-Law

“The thing I like about service is prioritizing others’ needs. My favorite event is the Alternative Spring Break because you have the opportunity to go to an unknown location and dedicate an extensive amount of time serving others.”

Hannah Eason

Hometown: Conroe, Texas
Area of Study: Public Health and Communication

“The first service activity I was a part of at Austin College was First We Serve. I loved helping put together meals for those in need. It was a great opportunity to meet new people during orientation week, and lend a helping hand.”

Femy Varghese

Hometown: Corsicana, Texas
Area of study: Public Health and Business Administration/ Pre-Med

“The thing I enjoy the most about Service Station is the atmosphere it provides. Everyone is so friendly and has the common goal of providing service opportunities for anyone that is interested. My favorite event the Service Station holds is JanServe. It provides students an opportunity to serve the community during one of the few times during the year where there isn’t much going on campus. It provided me a chance to unwind with my friends and be able to serve the local community at the same time.”

Dev Amin

Hometown – Rockwall, TX
Major/Area of Study – Biochemistry

I enjoy spending my Saturday’s with local elementary kids during RooBound. Spending time with these kids is a very rewarding and fulfilling experience.

Allie Armato

Hometown: Irving, TX
Major/area of study: Public Health/Pre-Med

My favorite event is ASB because you go to the destination as a group of strangers or acquaintances and come back as a really close group of friends. You make so many memories and bond so much with everyone on the trip. Also, spending your spring break doing service for people less fortunate than you is an extremely humbling experience, and you undergo a lot of personal growth over the short time.

Lisha Jacob

Hometown: Coppell, TX
Major/Area of Study: Biology and Spanish

My favorite Service Station event is Alternative Spring Break, where we spend a week in an underserved area and help out in the local community. I think this a great way to directly see the impact of volunteering on local families who have suffered through a natural disaster.

Janani Ramesh

Hometown: Plano, TX
Major/Area of Study: Pre-Med/Biology

“I love the people I get to work with at the Service Station. I served with several of them during ASB, and admire the passion for service that we share! The most beautiful thing about the Service Station is not merely being passionate about service, but the opportunity we are given to help others at AC experience the satisfaction, positive energy, and lifetime friendships/memories that begin with service.”

Rohan Rereddy

Hometown: Garland, TX
Major/Area of study: Biochemistry, Japanese, and Public Health/Pre-Med

“I love how the Service Station is able to effectively provide opportunities that allow us to help and serve our fellow communities. One of our outreach events is Alternative Spring Break (ASB); this is a great opportunity to travel to an unfamiliar community and learn how to dedicate a big part of yourself and time to service orientated goal. By the end of ASB, you will have made a difference and grown closer to each other on a more fundamental level.”

Carlos Reyes-Leon

Hometown: Houston, TX
Major/Area of Study: Physics/Mathematics

“I enjoyed my first Alternative Spring Break. It was a time for a group of people to bond and fully immerse themselves in service for others. I learned that volunteering isn’t about myself, but rather about putting others before me. “

Biak Tial

Hometown: Coppell, TX
Major/Area of Study: Public Health and Political Science/Pre-Med

“I love that the Service Station works closely with the rest of the community through programs and events like Great Day of Service, Alternative Spring Break, and RooBound. It reminds me that I can be of service to those outside of my circle, and that though I may forget sometimes, we’re all interconnected.

Camarah McLean

Hometown: Okinawa, Japan
Major/Area of Study: English with a Spanish minor

I really love Great Day of Service! I enjoy seeing all the different groups/organizations coming out to serve their community in various forms.

Alisa White

Hometown: Arlington, TX
Major/Area of Study: Undecided, Pre-Med

“I believe that service is done best in a positive environment. Service station creates an atmosphere of friendliness, care, and selflessness which inspires the AC community to be of service in their daily lives. “

Andrea Restrepo

Coordinator of Volunteer Services

“It has become very clear to me that the students of Austin College have a great passion for service.  I have been truly impressed by the desire, dedication, and leadership of not only members of the Service Station board, but all who are excited to give of themselves to help others.  What a true gift to witness first- hand the amazing, selfless work being done for those in need.”