Hello, I'm Lilla!
English was not my first language. Despite this, I studied English and writing in college.
I attended Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, where I double majored in Secondary Education and English and double minored in Art and Writing for my Bachelor of Arts degree. I completed my requirements a semester early while studying abroad at Corvinus University of Budapest in Hungary. During this time, I not only excelled academically but also reconnected with my heritage and extended family, traversed Europe, and broadened my perspectives. Upon returning to the United States, I went to work at my karate school as a Studio Coordinator—a place where I had previously achieved a first-degree black belt and taught classes as an Assistant Instructor during high school. Now, I work at Regis College as an Undergraduate Admission Counselor while simultaneously pursuing my Master of Arts in Strategic Communication.
My native language is Hungarian, and I proudly identify as a first-generation college student. Beyond academics, I love drawing, reading, writing, editing, and spending time with my loved ones.
ABOUT ME
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STUDIO COORDINATOR, ELITE FREESTYLE KARATE
January 2024 - May 2024
Managed front desk operations and supervised a dynamic team of staff members
Conducted student check-ins, ensuring accurate attendance and customer records
Oversaw inventory management while maintaining the studio's optimal condition
HUMANITIES INTERN, REGIS COLLEGE
January 2023 - June 2023
Supported the Editor of the International Association for Literary Journalism Studies newsletter by actively participating in various solicitation and publication initiatives as the editorial assistant
Served as Managing Editor of Regis College's literary magazine, Hemetera, overseeing publication quality and editorial processes
Contributed to the preservation of Regis College's history and heritage by continuing the digitization, archiving, and analysis of The Regis Herald, the former Regis College newspaper
Indexed a scholarly publication to support faculty research, contributing to the organization and dissemination of academic resources
WRITING TUTOR, REGIS COLLEGE
September 2021 - April 2023
Coached Regis College students in articulating ideas effectively across academic and creative writing projects, enhancing coherence and overall communication
Provided comprehensive support to students throughout all stages of the writing process, from initial drafting to final revisions
Improved students’ written work by identifying and correcting grammar and spelling errors, enhancing clarity and overall quality
RESIDENT ASSISTANT, NEW ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM COLLABORATIVE (NEHSJC)
Summers of 2022 and 2023
Facilitated the smooth transition of high school students and professional staff partaking in the NEHSJC to campus life at Regis College
Proactively safeguarded the well-being of participating students and professional staff alike during their time on campus and during off-site excursions by answering inquiries and serving as the Regis College point person
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION COUNSELOR, REGIS COLLEGE
June 2024 - present
Evaluate over 400 applications per season, determining academic and merit scholarship eligibility while providing tailored guidance to prospective students' inquiries
Develop and execute student recruitment and retention initiatives, boosting community engagement and driving application and enrollment growth
Represent Regis College and foster partnerships with educational institutions across MA counties, effectively promoting programs and opportunities to diverse student populations
Valedictorian (Maria Leonard Book Award) (GPA: 4.0/4.0) (April 2024)
Graduation with Departmental Honors for thesis titled "Wollstonecraft, Behn, and Barbauld: Proto-Feminist Interrogations and Solutions to the Condition of Female Thralldom" (May 2024)
Regis College Crimson and Gold Tassel Award (May 2024)
Regis College Academic Excellence Award (April 2024)
Member, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society (April 2023)
Regis College Pillar of the Community Award (April 2023)
Carole Remick Fellow, Carole Remick Charitable Foundation (January 2022)
Regis College Rising Star Award (April 2021)
Regis College Diverse Educator Scholarship (February 2020)