Pakistan Society: Welfare Officer

Salam, I am Hamna. I am running for the Welfare Officer’s position as I believe I can continue to spread the positivity and support provided by the former Welfare Officer. I understand that starting university and settling into a new environment can be overwhelming and stressful and therefore, I aim to make it more welcoming. I am an approachable person and I want to create an environment where anyone can freely and comfortably contact me regarding any problems or even just for a chat. It is important that everyone feels welcome and a sense of belongingness. I aim to listen to the needs of all members and create a comfortable environment for them.

The UCL Pakistan Society has been my family for the past two years and it has helped me transition into the university life, and I intend to do the same for others. In the past years, I really enjoyed going to the ‘gup shup’ sessions which I would continue to hold alongside other such events to keep everyone involved in the society. I would appreciate everyone’s support but regardless of the election results, I am still available if anyone wants any help or just to talk as well :)

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.