Clara Zarcone

I’m Clara and I am running for Year 2 wellbeing rep! I’ve decided to run for this position because after having completed year 1 and having countless conversations about our student experience, I feel equipped enough to make a change.

Things I would like to improve:

1. Small inconsistencies such as overlapping assignment due dates, incomplete/poorly explained lecture slides, or vague lab write up instructions can cause a lot of distress. I would like to discuss these issues with the administration so students don’t have to fix them themselves.
2. In addition, I would like to create an official form where people can write their complaints anonymously (or non anonymously), so we can tackle them more easily. I know some of us have no problem raising issues in our group chat, but for people who do not feel comfortable, I would like them to have this option. As these would be more formal complaints, the administration may take us more seriously.
3. After talking to many of you, I realized how much last year’s PASS sessions helped ease our stress and anxiety, as we felt supported by second-year students. Currently, there is no formal structure or dedicated time for third-year students to support and mentor second-year students. I would love to take the initiative to organize a scheme (or simply sessions) that makes this possible.