European Horizons Society: President

Dear fellow members,

By combining my experience as current First Year Representative and my motivation to lead this society, stemming from my passionate advocacy for the European Union and its values, I believe I am the ideal candidate to lead our society in the coming year. 

If elected, I will make it my priority to work closely with the committee and all members to achieve our goals. I will seek to organize engaging and informative events, from speaker series to panel discussions, that promote discussion and critical thinking on European issues.

Furthermore, I believe that our society should not operate in isolation from other societies and organizations. I will seek to further partnerships and collaborations with other societies on campus, as well as with external organizations such as European embassies or other European Horizons chapters. This allows us to expand our network, increase our impact, and provide more opportunities for our members.

In terms of concrete initiatives, I would like to establish an annual study trip to Brussels or other European capitals, where members can visit EU institutions, meet with officials, and gain first-hand experience of the EU's decision-making processes.

Finally, as President, I would also prioritize the expansion of the society's membership and outreach efforts. We must strive to engage with as many students and scholars as possible, in order to foster a vibrant and diverse community.

In conclusion, I firmly believe that the European Horizons Society at UCL has the potential to

Having joined European Horizons in September and joined the committee in January, I am passionate about the society and would love to lead European Horizons as President next year. Before UCL I studied in Poitiers, France, where I appreciated how the EU affects European citizens’ daily lives in ways that people often don’t recognise. I wanted to promote the EU and raise awareness about it, which led me to join the Poitiers branch of Jeunes Europeens, an experience I thoroughly enjoyed.

Wanting to continue promoting the EU and European policy, joining the UCL chapter of EuH happened almost naturally. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing policy memos, attending conferences and chatting with other members at socials, and would hope to keep many of these elements as part of the society’s plans next year. I would also hope to expand EuH by organising more regular events or workshops throughout the term, try to collaborate with other societies and EuH chapters, and organise speaker events. As President, I would aim to give direction to the society while working with committee members and listening to all people’s views and ideas for how European Horizons can improve.