Maya Naik

Hi everyone! My name is Maya and I am running to be your academic rep.

If you’ve met me already, you’ve probably heard me mention that I’m from the US. If not, I’m American, and somehow that seems to be the quickest way to start a conversation around here. But beyond that, I’ve always enjoyed meeting new people and hearing about their different perspectives.

I’m running for this role because I want to make the student experience a little easier and more enjoyable. When something isn’t working, I want you to have someone who will actually listen and do something about it. I want to make sure your feedback is not only heard but actually considered.

This also isn’t my first time representing students. For a year, I was a representative at my state’s Department of Education, where I brought the perspectives of over 500,000 students into discussions about education policies. The experience showed me that being a good representative isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about hearing what people have to say and figuring out what can actually be done.

Whether you have a serious concern, idea, or just want to complain about a particularly painful assignment, come talk to me. I want you to feel like you can actually come up to me, even if it’s just for a quick chat after a lecture.

Hopefully, I can make our next few years a little less stressful and the maths problem sets a little more survivable.