Election post
Status
Elected
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
First-year students face unique challenges, often only understood by a fellow fresher (like myself!), from moving to a different country or city to adapting to new teaching styles. Unfortunately, university-wide conversations often overlook these issues and instead prioritise others felt more widely across the student demographic. Therefore, if elected, in addition to representing UCL and our SU, I strive to be the voice for us first-years in particular, especially to improve transition and mental health support to be tailored for overcoming that sometimes overwhelming post-secondary jump.
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Growing up an expat in Qatar, I have been very fortunate in my privileges; hence I believe it my duty to lead for positive change. I am the Life Sciences Faculty Undergraduate Representative at UCL, a Youth Advocate at the charity Education Above All, a curator at the World Innovation Summit for Education, and an ambassador for the Qatar Airways Student Club and Doha Debates. I also founded Qatar's first youth empowerment conference, Qatar Youth Power. These involvements have enabled me to hone skills such as leadership and team management- key assets to possess as a successful NUS delegate.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
Through my unique blend of involvement and passion in education, stemming from my experience with educational charities and in leadership, having founded several initiatives and organisations, I am an ideal candidate for being the voice of UCL's SU and student body nationally. I will ensure every challenge any student faces, especially that of first-years, is heard and appropriately addressed. There will be no empty promises; instead, I will ensure we reach concrete and deliverable solutions, helping bring us closer to making the best possible educational experience for us all a reality.