In my first month as a marketing coordinator at YRES, my initial expectations have shifted. Initially, I anticipated making a positive impact through marketing, collaborating with a team, and raising awareness of YRES. However, my experience has been different than expected. Initially, I collaborated with most of the other marketing coordinators, offering assistance with their tasks. My first week was somewhat confusing as I hadn’t been assigned specific tasks yet. Instead, I was instructed to familiarize myself with handover documents and various tools like Slack, Hootsuite, and Benchmark. However, after attending several meetings, I gained a clearer understanding of YRES’s mission and activities. I’ve been able to contribute ideas to improve the organization’s promotion and collaborate with other team members on newsletters and other projects. Overall, while my first month didn’t match my initial expectations, it has provided valuable learning experiences and opportunities for collaboration.