Hi everyone and welcome to the first of my many blogs to come!
This month by far has been one of the most challenging: from waking up earlier than I’d like, to being in a three-hour long senate meeting, I have learnt so much about the student’s union and the university as a whole!
My colleagues and I have been taken under the wings of our senior members of staff and have been trained by them in a range of things, my favourite being the colours of fire extinguishers. We also filmed a lot of stuff for the SU, so please be prepared to get sick of seeing my face everywhere.
We also took a day trip to Leicester to meet other university elected officers in 30-degree heat in a room with no air conditioning! Despite the temperature, it was a lovely day, I spoke with so many different people and gained a deeper insight into how other students unions work. Leicester SU also have so many food options, I ate loaded fries that were cheeseburger themed (10/10 would recommend).
Another fun thing we did was do speeches on behalf of the student’s union at graduation and participated in the procession! Both events were so nerve wracking but exciting. I couldn’t believe that before I graduated, I was sat as part of the procession at the front of the chapel! It was so lovely seeing so many students and their families celebrate their achievements. I fear I was fighting back tears all week.
(Please cut me some slack for my face in this picture I beg I had to screenshot the live stream lol)
I also graduated on the 16th of July! I cannot get over how fun this day was. It was also another day where I fear I was fighting back tears AGAIN.
Another big win we got was finalising a Wilder Fight Night! This means that Keele students are going up against each other in a boxing ring for charity!
As of right now: I am planning Movember and OddBalls events with the relevant ambassadors to raise as much money (surprise surprise, I’m returning to Movember hehehehe), tying off loose ends of my training and following on from things that Corey started. We’re also gearing up for freshers week, and making sure that students can get the best welcome to university life as possible. Best believe there are some great things coming your way!!
In a nutshell, I’m really excited for the academic year to start.