Spanish and Latin American Society: Welfare Officer

Hello everyone! I would like to nominate myself for the position of welfare officer. I believe that my experiences as part of the committee this year have helped me develop a deep understanding of the needs and difficulties faced by members of the Spanish and Latin American community at UCL, whether it be in terms of language barriers, cultural differences, or access to resources. Additionally, I consider myself to be an empathetic individual and could build a close-knitted community where our members will be able to approach me to communicate their worries with utmost trust and confidentiality.

I have no doubt that together we will be able to create a welcoming community that serves for the interests of its members and will help everyone enjoy their university experience to the fullest.

I want to represent the Spanish and Latin American society because I emphasise the importance of diversity, particularly with respect to the educational backgrounds of the students at UCL. As a UCL student of Spanish as well as a Spanish tutor to younger students, I have a clear interest in supporting the society.

Widening participation is an integral concept for higher education, and something I seek to achieve as a volunteer for IntoUniversity. This charity supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds by giving them university mentors to help them in their studies. I volunteer at the North Kensington centre, and consequently contribute to the 66% increase of students who access higher education as a direct result of having a mentor. I'm therefore applying for this position because I recognise the disparity in backgrounds that stems from the differences in education between students at UCL and actively seek to reduce it.

As a member of the committee, I would bring a strong level of enthusiasm and interpersonal skills. I greatly enjoy interacting with current and prospective students, which I've demonstrated through my role as a student ambassador for UCL's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. This includes speaking in live, virtual events about my own experience to prospective students and giving campus tours to those who are considering further study at UCL.