Debating Society: Social Secretary

Hi, I’m Aya, and I’m running for Social Secretary of the Debating Society because I want to strengthen the social side of the society and make it easier for members to connect outside of formal debates.

Debating can be intense and competitive, and I believe strong socials are what turn a debating club into a real community. My experience organizing events and managing student communities across UCL societies has given me the skills to plan engaging and well-attended socials.

Relevant experience:

• Events Sub-Committee, UCL Arab Society – Helped coordinate large social and cultural events, including the ArabSoc Iftar, managing logistics and member engagement.

• External Relations, UCL Fashion Business Society – Organized industry panels and networking events, securing speakers and coordinating partnerships.

• Head of Technology & Marketing, UCL Law Society – Managed communications for a society of 800+ members, promoting events and increasing attendance.

• Head of Recreation & Development, UCL Tennis Society – Organized weekly social and recreational sessions for 200+ members, ensuring events were welcoming for both new and returning students.

As Social Secretary, I would organize post-debate socials, pub nights, themed socials, and cross-society events to help members build friendships, relax after competitions, and strengthen the debating community at UCL.

hi guys !!!! im standing to be your social secretary and here are some reasons why YOU should vote for me :

1. guys…. i will aim to actually plan and organise socials that arent just the post training bar social !!!!! this will range from debate themed socials to non-debate themed fun socials (how do people feel about bowling…)
2. i will be committed :) (to those at the pizza social…iykyk)
3. i loveeeee planning events!!! i organised socials and trips for my schools history society as president, and i was voted to be on the prom committee twice, which included not only planning and organising the actual formal events, but also organising the fundraising events in the lead up
4. im not a man (pop off diversity!!!!!!!!)

in conlusion, VOTE FOR ME AS SOCIAL SEC YOU WONT REGRET IT (i promise xx)