Q&A with student worker

We love our student workers, and we would love for everyone to get to know our student employees. Zali is one of our new workers here at SPC in our art and humanities department. At the moment, she works in photography. Zali has a lot to say about her time here!

Why did you choose to work at SPC, Zali?

I don’t particularly remember why I applied here, but I figured SPC was the right decision because it’s close by and the faculty members are extremely friendly!

Mind us asking what you’re majoring in? And why did you choose to major in that degree?

Film! I chose to do film for four years. I started as a choreographer in Ukraine. I decided to pursue film directing because I wanted to do something a little bit bigger than just dance. I moved from country to country to work on my film project. However, it was hard to keep up with due to moving around a lot.

Okay, kind of off-topic, but what skill do you have that would be considered absolutely useless in reality?

Well, ever since birth I could twist my elbow back. My parents would poke fun at me for it back then.

Do you have any hobbies outside of work?

I love to wakeboard and windsurf in my free time. I even like to snowboard but I would honestly like to try surfing one day. In my free time, I like to learn about the music and film industry as well. I also read books sometimes too. I know that this seems like a lot, but honestly, the number of hobbies I have doesn’t bother me.

What was your film project that you were working on in Ukraine?

I worked for OnePlusOne Media, it was absolutely huge. It was quite a quick project though. Two days of prep, and one day of shooting. The atmosphere was so lovely though. It was that moment when I knew I wanted to do film directing.

Do you care to tell us your most recent accomplishment?

My most recent one was shooting two music videos for a record label company in New York!

What is your favorite movie?

Youth.

What have been the most memorable moments or lessons learned from working at SPC?

There isn’t a moment that I could choose, however, every single moment I have here I can only describe with my feelings. I have never felt so supported and cared for while working for anyone besides SPC.

What was something that you found challenging about switching to college from high school?

Nothing really, I find it more freeing than anything. You have more freedom with picking your classes and I didn’t really feel any difference transferring to college. Keep in mind I was doing high school online for Ukraine.

If you could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, who would they be?

Kurt Cobain for sure, Paolo Sorrentino, and Alex Turner.