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Laura Kraisinger: An A+ in the B+ Foundation

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at NYU chapter.
Name: Laura Kraisinger
 
Year: 2015

Hometown: Bethesda, MD

Major: Fashion and Art Business

 

Favorite Movie: Almost Famous 

Favorite Show: Of all time: Friday Night Lights & The OC. Currently on the air: Scandal.

Favorite Quote: “We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.” – Marilyn Monroe
Go-to Repeat Song on iPod: “Flowers In Your Hair” by The Lumineers 

Fun fact: I have dual citizenship to the US & UK!

 
HC NYU What are your future goals and aspirations?LK I’m currently interning at Bloomingdale’s, which has been an incredible experience. In the future, I hope to work as an executive in the fashion industry, but in exactly what capacity I’m still trying to figure out. I just know that I want to have a job that I’m passionate about so that I’m excited to go to work every day. 
 

HC NYUWhat are your activities and interests? LK I love art, so I try to see as many exhibitions throughout the city at all of the museums and galleries as I can. I also really love live music, so I go to at least one music festival every year. 

HC NYU Who do you look to for inspiration/what figures do you find to have admirable qualities? LK There are many inspirational figures in the creative industries that I admire. Kelly Cutrone and Sophia Amoruso have both written great books about their experiences finding themselves and creating their own paths in life that were very inspiring to me.

 HC NYU Which qualities would you find admirable?LK I really admire those people who know what they want and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. Passion, positivity, and poise are all qualities I find very admirable.

HC NYU Are you currently working on any projects that you’re proud of? LK For the past year, I have had the amazing opportunity to serve as the Co-Executive Director of NYDM, NYU’s dance marathon benefitting The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation. On November 16th, members of NYU’s Fraternity and Sorority Life community will gather together to dance for 12 hours to fight pediatric cancer. Last year, we raised over $126,000, making us the largest first-year dance marathon in US history, and this year we hope to raise even more. I could not be more proud to be a part of the amazing team that has put so much hard work into planning this event, and I can’t wait to see how far we can go!

HC NYU How did you come to volunteer for NYDM? 
LK I first got involved with NYDM last year when Pi Phi was matched with our B+ Hero Daniela. Daniela is 11 years old and has leukemia, but she certainly doesn’t let that define the way she lives her life. I started visiting Daniela in the clinic on Thursdays and it honestly became the best part of my week. I attended NYDM for all 12 hours last year, and I knew I wanted to get more involved, so when the applications went out for the position of Co-Executive Director, I had to apply.  

HC NYU What particularly about the cause draws you to it? LK I love that NYDM is not just about philanthropy, but also involves hands-on service. I have never been drawn to charities that just ask you to cut them a check and then you never hear from them again. The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation has been an incredible beneficiary in that they provide the fabulous structure of the B+ Heroes program as well as support in bringing awareness for the cause with us all year long. I can’t think of a better philanthropic organization to be receiving the money we raise at NYDM. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the smiles on the faces of the kids and how simple it is to make a huge impact on their day, and on their lives, and in turn how they deeply impact yours. The B+ attitude is infectious, and I LOVE it.

For more information regarding the NYDM, click here

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Along with hummus, coffee, and Jon Hamm, Claudia's interests also include writing. She wishes to pursue a career in the editorial world and has experienced several previous editorial internships. She is currently studying Media, Culture and Communications at N.Y.U. along with an Italian minor.