Burmese Society: President

I am running for President of the UCL Burmese Society because I want to take a more active role in supporting the society and the wider Burmese community in London. Over the past year, serving as 1st Year Rep has given me valuable insight into how the society operates and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into running it. However, my involvement in this role has been somewhat limited, mainly helping with social media posts and brainstorming ideas, but it gave me the chance to observe how the committee works and motivated me to take on a bigger role next year.

Before coming to UCL, I was heavily involved in leadership in high school through Student Council, where I served as both Vice President and Treasurer, while also captaining the touch rugby team and leading several student clubs. Through these roles, I gained experience in leading teams, managing responsibilities, and coordinating school-wide events. Also, my role as 1st Year Rep in the UCLConsulting Society has given me insight into how committees work in other societies.

If elected, I hope to strengthen connections between Burmese students at UCL while also sharing and celebrating our culture across the wider UCL community. I would also like to collaborate with other societies through cross-cultural events and work with Burmese societies at other universities to build a stronger network of Burmese students across the UK.

Ultimately, I hope to be more involved in the society and help shape its direction moving forward. 

I’m running for President of the Burmese Society because this society has always given me a sense of home and familiarity in a place that can sometimes feel far from both. It’s where I can speak my language freely and talk about things that most people at university can’t fully relate to — our shared experiences, humor, traditions, and culture. The Burmese society was actually the first society I looked up when I found out about UCL’s societies. 

I want to represent my culture at a greater level than I am doing right now, and I believe the President role will give me the platform and responsibility to do that. I’m committed to building on the incredible work of previous presidents and committee members, strengthening what already makes our society special while bringing fresh ideas to the table. Most importantly, I want every member to feel welcomed, proud, and excited to be part of our community, as I was on the day I showed up at my very first event of the society. My goal is to make the experience of being in the society not only meaningful, but genuinely fun and memorable for everyone.

Being Burmese at UCL means carrying a culture that deserves to be seen, celebrated, and proudly represented — and that is exactly what I intend to do.
I am not running simply to hold a title. I am running because I believe the UCL Burmese Society has untapped potential, and I want to be the person who unlocks it. Having served as a Student Representative in high school, I know what it takes to stand up for a community, amplify voices that often go unheard, and turn ideas into action. My internship as a Healthcare Assistant further sharpened my ability to stay composed, organised, and dependable when it matters most.
As President, I will bring bold leadership and a clear vision — building a society that every Burmese student at UCL is proud to be part of. As Treasurer, I will handle our finances with precision and transparency, ensuring every penny works towards creating real value for our members. As Event Organiser, I will craft experiences that go beyond ordinary gatherings — events that genuinely celebrate our heritage, spark connections, and leave lasting memories.