First Generation Society : Events Executive

I believe that at a place like UCL it is important for people from similar backgrounds to connect with each other- whether at a social or at an opportunities-based event, which is why I initially signed up for this role. This role has allowed me to play an active part in ensuring first generation students come together, and I want to continue doing just that. Throughout the past academic year, I have thoroughly enjoyed my role as an events executive, and it would mean a lot to me to continue this role in my final year.  

I am very passionate about equity. Being a first generation myself, I appreciate the barriers we face in our daily lives, from getting opportunities in our professional lives to feeling out of place once we do get them. 

I have experience in widening participation work through my past activities:

- help organising events for The Medic Lift, a platform where we host free events for medicine applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds 

- elected as Events officer for Widening Participation Medics Network UCL 

- started a platform called ‘Koffee & Kaburulu’ for the minority Telugu-speaking students to meet and connect over our unique shared experiences 

- part of the Circl programme, a platform where we coach fellow WP students 

If elected as Events Executive, I hope to do the following for the society:

- create a safe space where students can regularly come to discuss their issues and worries so they don’t feel alone in their experiences 

- host professional, support-oriented and social events by working with the welfare and marketing officers 

- create a forum for students to anonymously submit their concerns so we can guide them to appropriate places 

- collaborate with other societies such as communication society to encourage key skills such as public speaking and confidence 

- make students aware of external opportunities catered to them such as speaker events, internships, workshops