Sri Lankan Society: Welfare Officer

Hello, I’m Karthig Thillaivasan and I’d like to take this opportunity to run for Welfare Officer for UCL Sri Lankan Society. As a person of Sri-Lankan origin, I am well aware of and have strong roots of Sri Lankan culture. Furthermore, having attended and helped organise many events of Sri Lankan Society last year, such as games night, bowling night and talks about Sri Lankan Genocide, I have knowledge about how these are run and can bring potential ideas about other events such as a Christmas Ball, movie nights and talks on introduction to Sri Lankan culture for those from outside of these backgrounds. Moreover, I am approachable and intend to welcome and truly capture the attention of international students at UCL. I also have a keen interest in Sri Lankan food and music and the amazing Sri Lankan cricket team, whom I follow on a regular basis. This interest coupled with my teamwork skills in organising events for other subcommittees and my leadership skills as an Academic Representative would enable me to contribute massively and spread the awareness of this tremendous country with a rich culture. Additionally, as an Academic Representative, I have experience in finding solutions for difficult situations that my peers may have, effectively and promptly. It would be a privilege to be a part of this society and I'd be very grateful for your vote and I ensure to be a dedicated Welfare Officer, ensuring the happiness of my peers and the smooth running of events.