Debating Society: Secretary

I am new to debate this year and have never partook in anything of the sort at school, so this is entirely new to me. I will never claim to be the best debater (in fact, I am pretty sure I am one of the worst!). Yet, in the past few months, debate has become a huge part of my life; aside from having attended pretty much every competition I could've this term, I also flew across the world to attend comps over Christmas. I joined this society to build my self-confidence and public speaking, but I never expected it to take over my life the way it did. Our committee needs cohesion, communication and a shared vision next year. I hope to work with other committee members to advocate for experience-specific training through my role of spar allocations.

• two Gold Finals breaks as Judge
• judged at World Championships
• organisational skills from convening UCL Pro-Am
• understand debate procedures
• wider connections on the circuit from comp presence 

Away from the competitive side, I can honestly say the most important part of debate for me is the people who have become some of my closest friends at uni in the last few months. From twelve-hour bus journeys across new countries to an Airbnb that is actually somebody's garden shed, my uni experience has been forever changed by the amazing people in this society. This is my main reason for running; I want so desperately to give back and improve the society for the people who have made my move to London a million times easier. 

Vote Alice!