Activities & Engagement Officer

Learn a skill that will last you for life! – or, if you end up outside Jobcentre because you do a fake degree, a skill that will keep you alive. They currently teach juggling, unicycling, mini circus biking, poi, staff spinning, diabolo, hula hooping, and much more. They also hold monthly Fire Nights where you can try out your skills with extra consequences (fire), along with various meetups and plenty of social events. I am also one of the few candidates with a legitimate claim to the Jester's Privilege, which I shall invoke as a candidate for Activities and Engagement Officer.

As Arts Officer, President of Stage Crew and Activities Team staff, I know first-hand what our clubs and societies need, and I will work to make it happen. This year, I repaired and upgraded the AV equipment in our two largest spaces, got all six pianos tuned, and renegotiated theatre funding to give societies a bigger cut of their ticket sales.

Over the past year, I've built good relationships with staff members in key Union departments. I know the ins and outs of our Union and will use this to work for you to make real, tangible changes.

I am a very social person and I have worked for a hunger of years as a public relations manager, managing brand reputation and also clients, managing projects and events, ensuring the right things are fine at the right time, handling PR campaigns and I will be able to bring that people management skill and my great communication skill to this role, planning, management, bringing people together and ensuring there are fun activities that will engage people, making them have a safe place to chill out and relax at school asides just studying. I will bring my skills to convene and connect people. 

I have been an active member of UCL SU since I joined in 2020. I have worked at Open Days and Graduations as a student ambassador, as well as volunteering through UCL services. Moreover, I have been Social Secretary for the PPE Society as well as Volunteering Secretary for the Women’s Hockey Club. I have worked closely with presidents and treasurers to organise large events and projects, and I understand Union logistics and how to make things happen. I am passionate about making the Union a better place, and I believe I have the necessary knowledge, drive, and experience to achieve so. 

Learn a skill that will last you for life! – or, if you end up outside Jobcentre because you do a fake degree, a skill that will keep you alive. They currently teach juggling, unicycling, mini circus biking, poi, staff spinning, diabolo, hula hooping, and much more. They also hold monthly Fire Nights where you can try out your skills with extra consequences (fire), along with various meetups and plenty of social events. I am also one of the few candidates with a legitimate claim to the Jester's Privilege, which I shall invoke as a candidate for Activities and Engagement Officer.

1. Collaboration and communication skills: I have a background in math+physics+stat from Natural Science. This means that I will need to collaborate with students from diverse departments, and this has trained me to hear voices broadly.
2. Multicultural awareness: I have experience living in different cities in China, the Philippines, and now London. This suggests that I am adaptable and can navigate different cultural contexts. It will be beneficial in this role where I need to engage with students from diverse backgrounds and create events that are inclusive and accessible to everyone.

As a former student council president in high school, I have experience leading a team and making decisions and coming up with creative ideas to engage and motivate the student body. I've planned and managed events for the student body. I also have lots of experience communicating with a diverse group of people, including students, teachers, and administrators. This experience can be valuable in an Activities and Engagement Officer role, where I will need to communicate effectively with community members, staff, and volunteers.

Learn a skill that will last you for life! – or, if you end up outside Jobcentre because you do a fake degree, a skill that will keep you alive. They currently teach juggling, unicycling, mini circus biking, poi, staff spinning, diabolo, hula hooping, and much more. They also hold monthly Fire Nights where you can try out your skills with extra consequences (fire), along with various meetups and plenty of social events. I am also one of the few candidates with a legitimate claim to the Jester's Privilege, which I shall invoke as a candidate for Activities and Engagement Officer.

I have 2 years of experience as a voting member of the Activities Zone, and 1 on the Union Executive Committee. 

In my role, as Sports Officer, I work closely with the Activities Officer and have already fought for new sports facilities and expanded TeamUCL's Diversity and Inclusion program to ensure all our activity is inclusive. I have met with several groups across UCL (ArtsUCL, Dept & Cultural Socs, Women’s and POC networks, Volunteering) to integrate sport into the wider UCL community. I would continue this as Activities Officer so that all our communities can benefit from each other. 

• Previous jobs with UCL+SU (Print Room Café, Welcome Ambassador, UCL graduation etc.) gave me perspective on barriers people face during participation and engagement and why certain activities/sites are more popular. I can divert resources to more in-demand events and ensure equal access.
• Previous experience of internal bureaucratic processes — I know what’s achievable/the most efficient route to take.
• Strengths: patience during negotiations, making everyone feel welcome and heard, being a people person.
• I thrive in high stress/busy environments (needed during periods like Welcome Week).

Learn a skill that will last you for life! – or, if you end up outside Jobcentre because you do a fake degree, a skill that will keep you alive. They currently teach juggling, unicycling, mini circus biking, poi, staff spinning, diabolo, hula hooping, and much more. They also hold monthly Fire Nights where you can try out your skills with extra consequences (fire), along with various meetups and plenty of social events. I am also one of the few candidates with a legitimate claim to the Jester's Privilege, which I shall invoke as a candidate for Activities and Engagement Officer.

Learn a skill that will last you for life! – or, if you end up outside Jobcentre because you do a fake degree, a skill that will keep you alive. They currently teach juggling, unicycling, mini circus biking, poi, staff spinning, diabolo, hula hooping, and much more. They also hold monthly Fire Nights where you can try out your skills with extra consequences (fire), along with various meetups and plenty of social events. I am also one of the few candidates with a legitimate claim to the Jester's Privilege, which I shall invoke as a candidate for Activities and Engagement Officer.