Pakistan Society: Vice President

Salam Everyone! I am Ahmed, you may know me as AJ, a second-year Economics and Business student.

Pakistan Society is one of the most culturally diverse societies of UCL. Having been involved in organising many of the events held by the society this year, notably Boat Party and Pakistan Week, I look forward to being a part of the team again next year, but now as a part of the senior committee.

One of my foremost goals is to take society to new heights by initiating a series of modifications which will be apparent when I takeover. In addition to our existing career workshops, I aim to add a guest session similar to the development forum undertaken by the LSE Pakistan Society. The strategy is also to broaden the event's line-up by including some cross-cultural events in partnership with other South Asian Societies. The goal is to attract not only Pakistanis but all South Asians with similar interests to broaden their knowledge of our diverse culture. In addition to our regular language classes, I also desire to add Dance and Acting classes by recruiting separate officers for both.
As we all know, living away from home, especially as an international student, can be hard at times. Our society will continue to enlighten the cultural essence in your heart. As said before, “It is a family, a home-away-from-home”. As an international myself, I will always be here to listen to your queries about anything, so do not hesitate to reach out. 
Regards, 
AJ

Hi everyone,

So this time last year, I was applying for this exact position and even thought I wasn't elected (redemption time), that did not stop me from being a member of the society. I've been a part of the society for the last two years and I've mad some really good friends during that time (albeit a lot of that time having been spent virtually and not in person). If I am elected, I will strive to continue making Paksoc a friendly and welcoming community for all. Being away from home is an extremely difficult part of studying at university, and those who attend our events should feel like they are in a "home away from home". I have strong relationships with other members of the current committee and am confident that I will work well with them. Last year, I was media officer for the society and I received great praise from the committee and members of the society for the media that I produced. If elected, I plan on hosting more events where we collaborate with other cultural societies, as well as hosting new events such as an escape room event. Paksoc has really been one of the highlights during my time at UCL, and I hope that I can deliver the same to other members if elected.