Malayali Society: Welfare Officer

With many Indians scattered across the world far away from homeland, the idea of embracing our rich and diverse culture often becomes a myth as many of us fall into the trap of changing our ways to try and fit into the western society: westernisation has made many of us forget about our roots and traditions. From being a young girl who once feared being judged for wearing traditional attires to wearing a saree on the tube to attend one of UCL Malayali society’s most popular event, Onam, I truly have reached another level when it comes to embracing our culture. I truly believe part of this comes from being surrounded by committee members who put in a lot of effort and hard work into broadcasting the beauty in our culture through innovative socials/events as well as creating a welcoming and inclusive environment not just for Malayalis but people from other cultures too. 

My journey with Malayali society sure has been a very brief one but I have been made to feel at home at every single social despite being a non-Malayali and they have truly made me appreciate the culture much more. This truly inspires me to become part of such a wonderful team and ensure that the freshers yet to come and those who have the desire to join Malayali society are truly welcomed and valued just like I was. I want to assure you that if I am elected as the welfare officer you will always be made to feel at home where you can truly embrace your culture and be your most authentic self.

Namaste! My name is Vaidehi and I am a first year Physics student applying to be Mallu society’s new Welfare Officer.

I believe I would be a good fit for this role because I am an organised, committed and responsible individual. This coupled with my friendly and calm-minded personality makes me believe I would be the perfect person to maintain harmony and communication between the committee and its members.

Through my experience of working with children I have developed the patience and understanding to deal with unforeseen circumstances and situational judgement. I developed my communication skills efficaciously and completed all tasks competently. I also am a great team player allowing me to work closely with  other members on the Committee. I have sharpened my communication and cooperation skills that are transferrable to working with members in the Mallu Society Committee.

In addition to these skills, I have learnt to think on my toes and respond quickly to certain circumstances. This taught me to plan ahead for all events while maintaining a positive attitude which is exactly what I would do as Mallu Soc's Welfare Officer.

With my experience, I strongly believe I can maintain harmony within the committee and contribute to organising the best and most memorable events with the Mallu Society Committee! ! I hopefully look forward to being a member of Mallu society and bringing out the best desi events of the year. Vote me in!