Our member Malena Gerbino is currently spending several months in Edinburgh. During this time, she has the opportunity to dive into Scottish culture and, of course, into Rotaract and Rotary in Scotland. Here are some of her initial experiences and impressions:
One of the most rewarding aspects of my semester abroad so far has been experiencing firsthand just how international the Rotaract community truly is.
As part of my double degree, I am currently spending several months in Edinburgh. Moving to a new city, starting at a new university and meeting so many new people naturally come with plenty of new impressions. It has therefore been particularly meaningful to find a sense of community through Rotaract from the very beginning.
I had the opportunity to introduce myself to both the local Rotaract Club and Rotary Club and was welcomed very warmly.
On 11 September, I helped organise a Rotary event aimed at introducing the club to potential new members. I also attended a Rotaract meeting in Newcastle, England.
It was a great opportunity to contribute, meet new people and gain a first insight into club life here.
Experiences like this are a great reminder of what makes Rotaract so valuable to me. It is not only about getting involved and contributing to meaningful initiatives, but also about being part of an international community that creates genuine connections beyond your own city or club.
I am very much looking forward to the upcoming meetings, events and conversations, and to meeting many more people from the Rotary and Rotaract community during my time here.
Rotaract Edinburgh
Rotary Edinburgh
