Malcolm | Rebecca | Kwaku | Dominique | Colin
How did you get involved in USSA?
I have been heavily involved within the Sports Union over the past 5 years, playing for the Hockey team, holding numerous club positions and having 3 positions on the Sports Union Executive. I have spent countless nights in meetings on Level 7 and have have enjoyed every minute of volunteering at Strathclyde. I have met hundreds of people and made friends for life.
Why do you think students should get involved in USSA?
Students should get involved with USSA as it provides students with skills that they may not necessarily be able to develop in their degree. Thousands of students leave University every year with a degree. It is those that get involved in extra curricular activities that stand out to potential employers as they are more interesting. Volunteering and being active in USSA is a great way of demonstrating this.
What are your 3 big aims for the year ahead?
- To increase the student experience in the Union
- Widen Access at Strathclyde - Ensure that the University is accessable for all students no matter what their background is.
- Integrate all students into the Strathclyde family.
When you grow up, what do you want to be?!
When I grow up I would like to be a Leopard
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How did you get involved in USSA?
I'm an active member of the International Socialist Group and Coalition of Resistance which have been heavily involved in the student movement and in organising demos and running campaigns against issues of racism, sexism, homophobia, war and austerity. I've also had the fantastic opportunity to visit Malawi with the Students for Malawi society who fundraise for a lot of great projects and charities, and this year I became a committee member.
Why do you think students should get involved in USSA?
Coming to university is the perfect chance to broaden your horizons a bit. I think it's important to get involved in as much as you can while you're a student and have access to so many fantastic opportunities. Whether you want to add to your CV, or you've been interested in liberation and want to help make a difference, this is the time to really get your teeth stuck into as much as you can.
What are your 3 big aims for the year ahead?
- I will be running campaigns and lobbying the local council on issues of welfare, such as travel fees. Considering the fact that drop-out rates are on the rise and mostly due to money-related issues, student poverty is an extremely important concern to target.
- Liberation is going to be a big priority this year, starting from identifying issues which affect marginalised students and campaigning on a wider scale to break down prejudices and stop discrimination.
- Support and advice will be offered to working students through connections with trade unions. International issues will also be supported and represented as they affect a large number of our student population.
When you grow up, what do you want to be?!
I want to be completely happy with where I'm at in life, in the sense that I know I've helped in making positive changes to society.
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How did you get involved in USSA?
I started off by becoming a welcome team member and loved the buzz and networking with people that came along with it. I then became a class rep for the biological sciences department and formed a committee called the SIBS committee (Strathclyde Institute of Biomedical Sciences). The committee have planned fundraising events for charity including an end of year ball for the department. Now studying my second degree, this time around I wanted to be more active in extracurricular activities around the university so got active with some projects with USSA.
Why do you think students should get involved in USSA?
From my personal experience of USSA, I have built a fantastic network of friends, met some inspiring people and always had fun with the projects I’ve done. The association has something for everyone you can make new friends, put down great extra things on your CV and have fun along the way.
What are your 3 big aims for the year ahead?
- Have more communication between all clubs, societies
& groups so that we can work together on reaching our goals - Promote employability by encouraging students to take
part in extracurricular activities & volunteering projects as transferable
skills will be gained and can be applied on CV. - Strathclyde to be recognised nationally as an institution
where students take part in activities & volunteering, thus making
themselves more employable.
When you grow up, what do you want to be?!
Work in the pharmaceutical industry discovering the next wonder drug to cure cancer or HIV
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How did you get involved in USSA?
During the last year of my Honours degree I was Class Rep for Management Science and Faculty Rep for the Business School. Through this role, I became interested in Educational Issues that affect students and therefore I ran for the elections in 2011 and won! This year I have loved my job so much and making a difference for students so I decided to re-run.
Why do you think students should get involved in USSA?
USSA has so many opportunities for students and if there is not something that students are interested in, then USSA is more than happy to develop this. USSA makes your University experience amazing whether it be through participation in Clubs & Societies or representation or social events!
What are your 3 big aims for the year ahead?
- Building up Postgraduate Representation
- No more exam bunching
- Having volunteering opportunities recognised by the University through transcripts
When you grow up, what do you want to be?!
I have no idea, something that is challenging and rewarding. And maybe have my own recipe book!
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How did you get involved in USSA?
I joined the Badminton Club when I first started at Strathclyde. Then I got involved in the running of the club, I became 2nd team captain, then 1st team captain. After that I held a position on the Sports Union Executive.
Why do you think students should get involved in USSA?
Getting involved with sport at University was the best thing I did in 1st year. With 45 different sports clubs ranging from archery to surfing there is really something for everyone! Getting involved in USSA through one of the many opportunities available can give you that extra 'something' on your CV and it is a great way to socialise and meet new people. It's also great fun!
What are your 3 big aims for the year ahead?
- I aim to increase participation in both competitive and recreational sport at Strathclyde.
- I aim to develop our sports clubs in both an operational and performance context. This should allow us to achieve more individual successes for our teams, a higher collective BUCS ranking and a win in the Glasgow Taxis Cup.
- I aim to increase the Sports Union's involvement in local and sport-related charity work.
When you grow up, what do you want to be?!
A team captain on Question of Sport!
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