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Rhiannon and Simone are your Student Advisers for Biosciences and the School of Pharmacy. Scroll down for more information about events and to learn about them.
What I do
Hi, I’m Rhiannon. I am the Student Adviser for the School of Pharmacy and Human Sciences. I am here for you as a key point of contact during the first year of your undergraduate studies. I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.
Who am I?
- About Rhiannon
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
I did a Biological Sciences degree at University of Leeds after leaving school, then a few years later studied MSc Psychology in London. I had an amazing experience with both, though they were very different.
Whilst studying in Leeds, I remember feeling so excited but also slightly overwhelmed by the experience of living independently for the first time in a new city. There were some elements of the course I found very challenging - I often struggled to manage my time effectively and would find myself rushing through work at the very last minute. Looking back, I wish I’d been more aware of support services available as I think they could have helped me balance my time and cope with feelings of stress, especially around exam periods. Overall, I learnt so much during that time and have so many amazing memories from those years!
By the time I started my master’s degree, I felt a lot more focused and able to find a balance between my studies and other aspects of life. Everything takes practice!
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
I love meeting and working with all the brilliant students at UCL! As much as I am here to help and support students, I often find that I learn a lot from them too.
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
I used to work at a bowling alley where I had to dress up in a mascot dog suit for kid’s birthday parties – you never know where life’s journey will take you!
What I do
Hi, I’m Simone. I am the Student Adviser for Biochemistry, Biomedical Science and Pharmacology and I am here for you as a key point of contact during the first year of your undergraduate studies. I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.
Who am I?
- About Simone
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
I found university challenging and even isolating at times. I believed that my peers were having the time of their lives, while I felt consumed by self-doubt. I remember thinking ‘what is wrong with me?’ and ‘why can’t I get it together?’. I wish someone had told me then that growth, success and progress is not linear – it is normal to falter and get sidetracked from time to time. Thankfully, I had a super supportive, patient and understanding programme team. The people you meet at university (whether they are staff or student) can make a world of difference.
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
I enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life, but particularly individuals who, due to personality, background or circumstance, aren’t your ‘typical’ student. It is so rewarding to be able to help students ‘find their feet’, grow in confidence and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
Okay, perhaps not that interesting (to some), but I’m a history fanatic – specifically the French Revolution (I’m obsessed with Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI), Greek Mythology, WW2 and the British Regency Era. However, my new hyperfocus is the Wild West/American Frontier (circa 1861 – 1899). Don’t ask!
Events
Working within the Student Support and Wellbeing team, I will be hosting a range of events and activities during term time to support your Social bonding, Skills for life and Wellbeing at university. Explore the workshops and activities you can join throughout the academic year listed below, then click the event hyperlink to reserve your place.
- Term 1: September 25th - December 15th 2023
More information coming soon.
- Term 2: January 8th - March 22nd 2024
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- Term 3: April 22nd - June 7th 2024
More information coming soon.
FLS Wellbeing
Student Advisers support 1st Year undergraduates in the Faculty of Life Sciences. For support or to make a referal for Undergraduate students from Year 2 onwards including PGT and PGR please email fls.studentwellbeing@ucl.ac.uk