Election post
Status
Elected
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Hiya! This is Emily who’s running for President. I’m from Japan but moved to the UK when I was 11.
I joined the society because I wanted to reconnect with those from home and share my culture with anyone passionate about it. I’m confident that I have the necessary skills + experiences to run as President and am ambitious to show you what more J-Soc can offer!
My roles at UCL:
- J-Soc Sub-committee + Level 2 Japanese teacher
- Course Representative
- First-Year Rep (ABACUS)
At high school:
- House Captain
- Chairperson of Student Council
- President (Eco Society)
Actions:
- Your Voice
- Feedback after each event
- Instagram polls
- An end-of-the-year survey
- Offer a chance to win a £10 Amazon Giftcard
- Wider Events
- Collaborations within UCL
- Martial art taster e.g.kendo
- Board games e.g.shogi
- Different events with other J-Socs
- Bowling, ice skating, eat-out
- Seasonal celebrations
- bonenkai, hanami, matsuri
- A day/weekend trip in autumn
- Better Communication
- WhatsApp announcement-only chats
- Email important messages
- Google Classroom for Japanese classes
- Post photos/videos from each event on Instagram
- More Benefits
- Increase membership discounts + career sponsors
- This helps for:
- More career opportunities
- Cheap tickets at boat party + workshop
- Cheaper merch
I made some of my very first uni memories and friends here, so I’d love to contribute myself to J-Soc and provide you with unforgettable experiences too!