I would start with, "Who do you see standing here before you? A student? Yes. A soon to be graduate? Yes. (Add a few other things that apply, then continue with..) What you won't guess is that I am a quilter! Yes folks, quilting is not just something your grandmother did anymore. Children as young as 8 are taking up this fulfilling... etc, etc.
Be sure to comment on how many of us use quilt donations as our way of remaining a contributing member of our community and of society in general!!! You go girl!!