Student Trustees (Undergraduate student)

My time as first year representative for my course had been especially rewarding. I really enjoyed collaborating with my peers and professors in shaping our academic journey and hope to bring the same optimism and experience to this role. 

I was elected as vice president of student union in my high school. This experience provides me professional experience, such as raising and monitoring the funding of the student government. With these experiences, I can quickly and effectively fit in the position to better serve our communities. 

In addition, as an Asian student who identifies myself as both Taiwanese and Chinese, I can bring diversity to the student government. Additionally, as a student studying the sciences, my involvement can offer the student government another prospective and approach to problem-solving. 

I am an extremely friendly and caring person. I always like to make people smile and helping others is truly the positive energy that I thrive on. Previously, I have led my school’s charities committee where I have actively organised and participated in numerous cake/ handmade badge sales as well as designing fun GIFs to showcase events. I also enjoy mentoring and tutoring younger children on a regular basis.These experiences have built my passion to commit to helping people and volunteering as much as possible.Hence, I am excited to collaborate with all UCL students and the board of trustees.

Through my experiences within and outside of UCL, I have developed the necessary qualities to make honest and selfless decisions.

• Volunteering at a national charity has given me awareness of how charities operate and make sound initiatives
• Through my role in the Active Bystander project, I have become sensitive to diverse perspectives and thoughts
• As an Academic Rep, I have developed key communication skills to challenge key issues at UCL and student life

Importantly, I will work with empathy, resilience and persistence to get things done, to keep pushing, to better the Union!

My leadership experience within and beyond UCL, such as being VP of UCLIS (one of the largest UCL societies), combined with my professional experience in financial management, gained through multiple internships, equips me with the skills to make unbiased and informed decisions concerning the SU's financial health and strategic direction. As a Sustainability Ambassador, where I held the Philosophy Department accountable for their emissions, I've honed accountability and transparency skills which will help me ensure that the Union's actions are clear and prioritize its members' interests.

Financial Acumen

• As the Treasurer of the UCL Real Estate Society, I offer a strong financial acumen to ensure sound decision-making for the financial stability of the organization.

Championing Diversity

• Recognizing the value of diverse perspectives coming from a multicultural background myself, I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces the diversity of our community. 

I have always maintained good relationships by being able and willing to listen, negotiate, communicate and work with fellow students as well as colleagues in coffee shops, retail stores and other volunteers during the projects. This makes me a great team player and an accountable person. Being a social event director in my society also equipped me with excellent communication skills through reaching out to other societal committees in coordinating social events. Amongst all, I am responsible, selfless, and prioritize group decisions and always consider what are best for the general public.

I’ve been an avid public speaker and debater for six years, in debate clubs and MUN conferences. I discussed proposals and coordinated with admin during High School. Last year, I participated in meetings with UCL accommodation staff as a Hall Rep, and was a vocal member of Welfare & Community Zone sessions. Currently I’m part of two society committees - and have a direct stake in promoting SU policies.

Communication skills- I know when to use debate, and when to use diplomacy. Cooperation- I know the value of teamwork, and listening to those around you Confidence- I am unafraid to speak 

I have been an active part of the UCL communities in the past year. Some of my key experiences include:

• Acting as an academic representative allowed me to relay concerns from students to module leads. I am equipped with the skills to implement changes.
• As a transition mentor, I had the opportunity to shape freshers' experience by enabling them to find their community at UCL and foster better understanding between ethnic groups to promote diversity.
• As a committee member of the UCL Photography Society, I learnt to increase student engagement and used various approaches to tackle issues.

Perhaps my greatest skill is my ability to think outside of the box when trying to work at a problem. I often ask many questions to ensure that every detail is ironed out, which often presents an error or oversight that may or may not have been spotted otherwise. My technical skills were put to use in the development of my blog, which I designed from scratch and maintain to this day. Furthermore, I have budgeted in the past for the committee at my sixth form and have more recently used my organisation skills as vice president of the ADM Society and Sketch Co-ordinator for the Comedy Society.

As treasurer of juggling and circus society i have plenty of experience of handling tight budgets (we have no money, please buy a membership).

Also in my time as an intern in the civil service, I learned to go along with things I do not understand or agree with.  This is important because the Student's Union is a bureaucratic mess and none of their decisions make any sense.