Biochemistry (UG): Year Two Wellbeing Representative

Candidates

Ava Lai

Hi everyone! My name is Ava. I'm running to be your Second Year Wellbeing Representative because I believe that looking after our wellbeing is just as important as keeping up with our academics. We all know that being a second year at Imperial can be pretty intense and stressful. Between lectures, coursework, and maintaining a social life, wellbeing can sometimes be forgotten. I want to help change that by buildi ...

Vithushan Varatharaj

Trying to navigate university life with struggling mental health is like trying to eat soup with a fork! Hi, I’m Vithu! First year caught me completely off guard. Between working full-time during so and also returning to study after a gap year, my mental health took a real hit, and I’m not ashamed to say it. I’d worked hard to get here, but I learned that effort counts for little when your mental h ...

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: Small inconsistencies such as overlapping assignment due dates, incomplete/poorly explained lecture slides, or vague lab write up instruc ...

Alejandro Mejia

I want wellbeing representation to be more than just giving one-way feedback. Our Wellbeing Representative should not only be someone we approach with concerns, but also someone who keeps us informed and helps create an environment where we feel comfortable talking openly about mental health. If elected as your Year 2 Wellbeing Representative, I will focus on three achievable goals: 1. Making it easier to speak up ...