Nojus Balciunas

I moved to this country at the age of 5, without knowing the language or anyone else. Since then, my life has been filled with new experiences. Transitioning to university was one such experience, which was even more challenging because no one in my family had gone to university before, and I had no one from whom I could receive advice. Although my time here has been great, it took me a few weeks to acclimate and make friends. However, the First Gen Society helped provide me with a sense of belonging and acceptance. It has fuelled my passion to help others like me, and I believe this role would offer me a platform to achieve that.

Regarding the treasurer's responsibilities, I am confident that my degree in Economics and my keen interest in finance have equipped me with the necessary skills to manage the society's funds. Through my degree programme and finance-related extracurriculars, I have become more confident in dealing with financial matters such as money management and budgeting.

I am excited about the prospect of contributing my skills to the First Gen Society.