Get to know Ana
What made you want to be a Sabbatical Officer?
Coming from a background where sports and arts have been a huge part of my childhood, UCL allowed me to try new activities and develop as an individual beyond my academics.
Although there are many amazing opportunities to try new things, being on committee of one of UCL’s biggest sports clubs has made me realise that a lot more support is needed to improve the overall experience of students beyond their lectures and tutorials.
What impact would you like to have as a Sabbatical Officer?
Speaking to a wide range of students during my 3 years at UCL, I have realised that many are not engaged in any societies or extracurricular activities outside of their lectures.
Therefore, as a sabbatical officer I wish to provide more opportunities for students to get involved with the university and gain transferable skills from joining clubs and societies.
I also hope to provide the clubs and societies with the support they need to expand and increase engagement from a wider range of students. I hope to make every students’ experience at UCL more memorable!
What has been the best part of your UCL experience so far?
Going to UCL Lightning Cheerleading try outs in my first year! Learning a new sport has been the highlight of my UCL experience as I have not only gained amazing friendships but many transferable skills.
Cheerleading has now become my passion and allowed me to acquire fantastic leadership opportunities. As someone who commutes to university I can firmly say my experience would have been much different (with a lot less friends).
Your advice to new students?
There is something for everyone at UCL so don’t be scared to join societies and clubs as that is where you will find some of your closest friends.
Your university experience is much bigger than just your academics!
Recommended must-do things in London?
As someone who has lived in London for most of their life I can say there are so many things to do that will fit to everyone’s preferences.
Some of my favourite things are to go mini golf, such as “Puttshack” or “Junkyard Golf”, bowling or just going on a walk around the Thames and Soho trying a variety of foods.