Hindu Society: Social Secretary

Hi, my name is Karan, I am a first year Mathematics with Economics student and I am nominating myself to be Hindu Society’s Social Secretary for next year!

I have been heavily involved in Hindu Society as an FYR for the past couple of months and I can conclusively say that this has been one of my best decisions at university. It has provided me with some of my most memorable experiences and closest friendships, while also allowing me to gain a deep insight into the behind-the-scenes of the society. It was amazing to be able to help plan and manage all the events put on by the society, even as a first year.

I believe I would be a great fit for this role because I am an extremely outgoing and social person who you will see having fun ALL the time, whether it be at Hindu society events or club nights. I have the experience of running events through being an FYR and my aim is going to be to make Hindu Society the place for all your social needs. I plan to make Diwali Ball and Rangeela, some of our best events, even better through streamlined and efficient planning while keeping fun at the heart of every event! I plan to hold even more inter-university events so we can make connections, make great friends, but all in all make some unforgettable memories :)

I am excited about the opportunity to develop my negotiation skills and build connections with businesses while promoting the Hindu Society at UCL. I have a strong interest in event planning and fundraising, and believe that serving as a social secretary would allow me to use these skills to benefit the society and its members. Additionally, I see this as a chance to make a meaningful impact on the society by organising events that the society hosts. Finally, I am motivated by the prospect of collaborating with other members of the society and the wider UCL community to create a vibrant and inclusive environment that celebrates Hindu culture and values.

Hi! I'm Darshini and I'm a first-year Geography student. I enjoy meeting new people and I believe I would be an effective candidate for the role of Social Secretary. 

Having been a member of Hindu Society for a few months now, I have been shown the educational as well as fun aspects of the society which I would enjoy contributing to. As someone that is constantly interested in learning more about my religion, I believe I would be able to incorporate this in the events the society chooses to create. As well as this, I regularly attend my local temple and I volunteer in different temples near me when it comes to holding big events such as Diwali and Holi. As a result, I would be able to use my experiences of helping out in such events to ensure Hindu Society continue to host bigger and better events. As the role of social secretary requires leadership, creativity and communication, I believe I would be an effective candidate as I have many experiences, one of which includes me taking on the role of cultural prefect during my time at sixth form, whereby I hosted events such as a Diwali fair as well as a cultural fashion show, similar to Jalwa in Rangeela. Ultimately, having me as a social secretary for Hindu Society would ensure the growth of the society due to the exciting small-scale events we would host, whether they are for educational or fun purposes, as well as even enjoyable trademark events, such as Diwali Ball, Rangeela and Holi.

Hey guys! I’m Naam and I am a first year currently studying Natural Sciences. I’m originally from Surrey but ethnically I am Gujurati.

I’m going for Social Secretary because I love Hindu events and planning nights out! I also love posting on social media so I would increase attraction by making sure to post events more frequently - such as weekly aartis, sports, and socials.

As well as the great socials we currently have, I plan to introduce more regular ones such as a pub crawl, a casino night, and even drinks before Saucy’s (I see half of you there). Some non-drinking event ideas I have are mini golf, mehndi night, and movie nights.

UCL Hindu Society to me is a source of so many amazing and (un)forgettable nights out and I want to continue and better these events!

Hi, I'm Reesha and I’m a first year Economics student running for social secretary!

Being a member of Hindu Society has elevated my whole first year experience. It has provided a platform to easily meet new people not only during Freshers but throughout the year. I have had some amazing experiences at various HSoc events such as performing in Rangeela and attending desi club nights.

During my gap year I worked in a golf club and worked firsthand with my manager to organise any events we had, including birthday parties, anniversaries, and even a wedding. I communicated effectively with vendors and clients which built up social and organisational skills. Transferring these to the role of social secretary would enable me to bring back society events at a constant if not even higher quality. 

Some of my aims as social secretary would be to:

• Organise small, frequent events such as mendhi or movie nights as well as large-scale events such as Diwali Ball and Garba 
• Continue the family scheme and integrate this with other universities 
• Bridge the gap between all years by hosting monthly socials to meet like-minded society members or coursemates.

I think I would be a great fit for this role as I'm outgoing, enthusiastic and love to make everyone feel included. I would work with the committee to ensure all members feel welcomed into the society and build unforgettable memories during their time at UCL. Vote for me if you want events as iconic as this year's have been!