I took an interruption of studies last year. Now I’m back, having my second go at BMB.
Having gone through some of these difficulties myself, I hope I can not only sympathize but empathize with some of you may be going through.
My goal is to make university life LESS STRESSFUL and more fun for you guys.
As your welfare vice-chair, my focus is on:
- Health
- Financial concerns
- Relationships (bullying, isolation, etc.)
- Equality and Diversity
- Personal safety
Specifically, I want to:
- Facilitate easier communication with Imperial student support services (e.g. DAS)
- I know some of us in the past have had trouble getting in touch with them quickly enough to sort out arrangements for exams and ICAs!
- Help signpost you to services that are right for YOU
- Having used many of them myself, I hope I can inform you about which services I personally found most helpful in different siutations.
- Campaign for more international student support on:
- Navigating life in a new country
- Using NHS and private health care systems
- Struggling with homesickness
- And more!
- Organize more events with THERAPY DOGS (and maybe even llamas??)
Regardless of whether I get to become your welfare vice-chair or not, I just want to let you know that I’m here for you as a peer or a friend :) Feel free to approach me during breaks or any time!