Arts and Sciences Society: Welfare Officer

Hi! My name is Rachel, and I’m a first-year in the Societies pathway. I’m really excited to be running for the Welfare Officer position at the BASc Society! One of the best parts of BASc is how interdisciplinary it is, but that means navigating different departments and expectations at the same time. Because of this, I understand how the degree can sometimes feel overwhelming especially when you’re trying to balance academic responsibilities with everything else that comes with university life.
As Welfare Officer, I want to help make sure BASc is not just academics, but also a supportive and welcoming community where people feel comfortable and included. I believe that having a strong sense of community and accessible support can make a huge difference to overall experience.
Within the society, I would love to organise relaxed and chill events throughout the year, particularly during periods like exam season, so people have opportunities to take breaks and connect with others. I would also work to improve awareness of the mental health and academic support resources available at UCL, making sure students know where to go if they need help or guidance.
Most importantly, I want to be an approachable and reliable point of contact for anyone who has concerns or suggestions about how we can make BASc an even more supportive and positive environment for everyone. I’d be really grateful for the chance to serve as your Welfare Officer and help create a year full of meaningful moments

Hi! I'm Sahaana and I'm running for the post of Welfare Officer for the Arts and Sciences society. Being a part of BASc has shown me how diverse our community is, and it would be an honour to help ensure it feels supported and genuinely cared for.

As a Health and Environment student, wellbeing is something I think about academically and personally. Volunteering at a charitable hospital through the summer strengthened my ability to listen with patience and empathy and understand people without judgement. I've been in the BASc common room religiously every Thursday for donuts this term, and it is the highlight of my week. The informal conversations really help us connect as coursemates.

As Welfare Officer I'd prioritise accessible, visible support, especially for incoming students. The current check-ins on Instagram are creative and useful. In addition to those, I would help organise chats between first year and older students to address anything on their mind - from module choices and tips on coursework to university life. I'd be more than happy to facilitate such meetings between willing students as part of my work as Welfare Officer. Organising study sessions and discussions about confusing coursework, being a reliable and approachable person are a few responsibilities I anticipate.

I want the Arts and Sciences Society to be not just intellectually exciting, but a space where everyone feels safe, supported and comfortable. I would love to do so as Welfare Officer!

Hi everyone, I’m Aaliya, a first year on the BASc, majoring in Cultures and minoring in Sciences & Engineering. I would be excited to get involved with the committee next year and help us all benefit from the uniqueness of our degree and our interdisciplinary community!

As welfare officer I would ensure that all BASc students, new and returning, feel supported, and that BASc remains a welcoming and positive environment where everyone can thrive.