This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at USC (AU) chapter.
This week we spoke to the Performing Arts Kollective Founder and Creative Director Marina de Jager to give us some insight into PAK and how she started it all.
Marina with two other PAK members.
Her Campus USC: Why did you create PAK?
Marina: I was one of the original founders of PAK in January 2012. I became informed as I have also had a love and passion for the performing arts and what a great opportunity it was to do something that I loved at my own uni.
HC: What is the official name of your degree?
Marina: Bachelor of Business: Tourism, Leisure and Event Management majoring in International Business.
HC: What is your biggest passion?
Marina: I have a big passion for the performing arts and sharing it with students. I believe that everyone should have an opportunity to being able to perform.
HC: Do you have any plans for your future after PAK and what are they?
Marina: I would ultimately like to be a professional Producer in the musical theatre industry. The skills that I have been able to develop through PAK will help me with my future goal and career.
HC: What are your plans for the future with your degree and why did you choose USC?
Marina: I finish my degree at the end of the year. I was offered a combined degree as most universities have tourism as a major and events while USC has it all together.
HC: What’s your advice for others joining PAK and for other students in your degree?
Marina: Take every opportunity that is presented to you at uni as you never know where it is going to take you. Also join a group on campus either PAK or the many offered on campus. Being brave and become a PAKsters – best choice you will make at USC. You make friends and produce fantastic shows!