Election post

Status
Elected
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?

In my role as Hall Representative for Endsleigh Gardens and John Adams hall I have worked with UCL Estates to ensure that the student's voice has been heard in issues of accomodation. For example, I have 

  • Successfully passed policy with a member of my halls to the SU Executive regarding increased security for all halls on UCL campus
  • Communicated clearly with SRAs on ways to improve Flourish activities and work as a team to ensure the safety and security of our halls
  • Pragmatically communicated the needs of UCL students in over 4 hall rep forums to UCL Estates in a diplomatic and calm way
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?

Accomodation is extremely important at university and helps shape your student experience. As Accomodation and Housing Officer, I will seek to work with UCL Estates to improve student satisfaction whilst holding them to account on failed promises and lackluster improvement efforts. I hope to

  • Address recurring issues in maintenance and upkeep caused by UCL Estate's outsourcing model, e.g Circuit Laundry
  • Work with the SU to urge UCL Estates to freeze rent in the face of rising inflation
  • Fight for further student representation in all accomodation decision-making processes
Please summarise why students should vote for you.

In light of the current financial crisis, I understand the pressures in finding accomodation for all years of study. I also understand the stress for newcomers (international and national) and the gamble we go through before starting our courses to get an accomodation place.  

 As Accomodation & Housing Officer, I will continue to work with UCL Estates to find pragmatic solutions to student accomodation crises and ensure that student experience is prioritised in all decision-making. Furthermore, I will work hard so that students will have the best halls experience possible.