A Legend
By fc College
student
I asked her feeling about to know that she was going to
Pakistan for the first time, she said that she was excited. When she heard that
she is going to Pakistan, she was thinking positive about Pakistan, and she was
definitely a bit nervous about the cultural differences as well.
When she came to Pakistan for the first time in April, it
was hotter than in United States. She said “I was tired as it was my first
travelling experience to any foreign country. It was overwhelming, but the
people are loving. I did find fascinating things like donkey and bull carts,
and worst traffic system”.
Dr. Armacost convinced her to come to FC College. Armacost’s
daughter is her friend, she said that Dr. Armacost wanted to meet Mrs.Cheryl
regarding a job of ‘’Dean of Student’’
affairs. When Dr.Armacost had an extemporaneous with Mr.s Cheryl about Foram
and the nature of the job , she was convinced and had no way to say no.
She answered a question related to the cultural differences
that she faced here she said that, it was difficult for her to understand each
and every thing at the very start, but there were some people who really helped
her in adjusting to the society like Mrs.Shazia, and Mrs.Jeans Albert. They
went with her to the tailor and told her how to explain everything regarding
dressing. They also helped her a lot during shopping. She said “I did mistakes
and learnt a lot from it like when I visited someone’s house; I had to take tea
in any way”.
Her experience with people in Pakistan is very interesting
for her. She said that almost it’s typical dealing with people. There is more
to do in office constantly. She said “I had to be patient, and I get
frustration when I’m not getting what should I and it’s really annoying to deal
the students who try to tell lies to escape themselves”. And one thing very
important about the parents of students is that when they visit her office,
asking transcripts, and courses registration. She thinks that students of 20
years are enough mature and their parent should let them decide by themselves.
Working as a dean of students she is enjoying it. Most of
the days it is good and she learns while working with faculty and students. “Sometimes
it is more to do but overall it is good” she added.
According to Cheryle Berke there are a lot of things that
she wish that could be improved. Better job of communication is one of the
important things that she wants to be improved. Enforcing policy museum and
election process for officers are some other important things that she thinks
to be improved.
Living thousands of miles away from family is hard and
challenging for her. She visits her
family twice a year. She said that she talks to her family daily via Facebook
and Skype, but it is difficult to live far away from family. She ended up the
interview by saying that she is happy to
be here and she is thanks full for that.
