Oulenda Wu

Hi everyone! I’m Oulenda Wu, and I am running for the role of ChemSoc’s First Year Representative. My goal is to help incoming freshers feel connected and welcomed to both our Chemistry department and the wider Imperial community. As we have all experienced, the transition from school to university can feel overwhelming and sometimes disorienting; however, with the right support and a friendly network, it becomes an exciting journey. I want to provide sense of belonging for the next cohort.

1. Chemistry Families

-A team-based Kahoot quiz at RGS focusing on general knowledge, Imperial College life, and Chemistry trivia.

-Discussion Ticklist (Personal introductions. Coordinating a group visit to the Welcome Fair.Planning a "Family Dinner" for the upcoming weekend.)

-A tour of the Chemistry Building featuring a "Molecule Scavenger Hunt." Students follow map and hint in their handbook to visit key locations, collecting "Elements" at each stop. Key Destinations: Labs, Tutorial Rooms, Computer rooms, Common Areas, Professor Offices... Prizes for the first 10 teams.

-Ongoing "Chemistry Challenge of the Month" posted for participations of chem families for prizes.

2. A supplementary guide (Recommended textbooks and digital resources for core first-year modules/Peer-to-peer advice on tackling first-year exams and "What I wish I knew" reflections./Internships and career development opportunities.)

3. Traditional Freshers’ Week events

4. Freshers' Fair

-"Name the Molecule" quizzes and "Element Matching" games for prizes.

-"Element Cookies" for students who sign up for the society.

5. Making Group Chat answers and post Anonymous Google Form for students to submit questions privately.