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Gina and Larissa are your Student Advisers for Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS). Scroll down for more information about events and to learn about your Student Advisers.
What I do
Hi, I’m Gina. I am the Student Adviser for Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS) 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 Gina
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
My experience of university was mixed. While it was some of the best years of my life, it was also much harder than I anticipated. Academically the ways of working were very different from school, which took me a while to get to grips with, but the topics I studied were much more interesting to me, and I really enjoyed seminar discussions.
I struggled with my mental health for the first time, but thanks to the support available at my university, I was able to grow as a person and felt much stronger by the end of the experience. I love living independently, and my housemates were grateful I knew how to cook a few good meals (thanks Mum!).
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
I love UCL’s proactive approach to wellbeing, I was never someone who liked reaching out for help so knowing that I check in on every student and give them the opportunity to access support if needed feels meaningful. I also enjoy being part of students’ journey through UCL, especially when they share good news with me!
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
My Spotify most-played song of the year was from Disney's Encanto. While I would like to partially blame my young niblings for this, I must admit it is a brilliant soundtrack!
What I do
Hi, I’m Larissa. I am the Student Adviser for Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS) and I am here for you as a key point of contact during the second, third or fourth year of your undergraduate studies. I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.
Who am I?
- About Larissa
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
My experience at university was a bit of a roller-coaster. Having lived in London my whole life, I was desperate to get that ‘full university experience’ by moving as far away from home as possible and learning to live independently, so I went to The University of Leeds. However, despite having one of the best years of my life, I also found it very difficult and isolating being so far away from my friends and family, and therefore transferred home for Years 2 and 3 to The University of Greenwich where I continued my studies in London. I was very grateful for the experience of living away for the year however was glad to return home to London for my final years of study!
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
My favourite part within my role as a Student Adviser is the rapport we build up with our students during their undergraduate degree, offering students that safe space to talk whilst engaging and enabling them. It’s so rewarding to be part of a student’s undergraduate journey, seeing them progress throughout the year and hearing of their achievements.
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
I used to swim competitively for my London Borough training up to 8 times a week both morning and evening and competing in different competitions.
Events
Working within the Student Support and Wellbeing team, we 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 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.