Riza Mirza

Representing a school as prestigious as SSEES is not only an opportunity for me but also an honor. Other than my attachment to this region, I believe I imbibe the cultural values of Eastern Europe. Coming from a racially diverse society like Singapore, I can draw parallels between my country and Eastern Europe, which is ethnically diverse and multicultural. Not only that, I believe that this region has a strong cultural identity, one that I can understand because of Indian ethnicity. Despite not being from the SSEES region, I resonate with the cultural identity of this region so well that I want the chance to represent them at the highest level possible. 

With the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, I understand the need to emphasize with affected students. I believe the ongoing crisis adds to the responsibilities of the Welfare and Engagement Officer, one that I am willing to give my best for. I want to make SSEES stand out, with its rich history, with other prestigious departments of UCL like the Department of Law or Engineering. As Welfare and Engagement Officer, I would like to support the student services team in engaging with the student population to thoroughly enhance the student experience. I am not standing for this position for a simple tag or label. I want to do my part to ensure that our stay at UCL is one of great learning so that our future is full of opportunities.