Candidate for the position of Students' Union President

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KARTHIKEYA NELAVAI

"WINNING TOGETHER"

 

My motivation for running for student union president is to help students succeed in their academic and professional pursuits. I hope that this position will provide opportunities to executive the ideas and strategies that will be implemented at the university for students. So that I can take the lead role in placing my ideas forward and discussing them with the other committee members in order to carry them out. I am confident in my ability to make the best decisions and  resolve concerns in the university.

The promises if elected:

  • To ensure that every student has a voice and is represented in the decision-making process.
  • To work closely with the student body to create a platform for students to voice their opinions and concerns.To identify the actions that can be taken to bring about change.
  • To create more opportunities for students to get involved in clubs, organizations, leadership conferences, training workshops and other extracurricular activities that align with their passions and interests.
  • To work with the university's career services office to identify more job openings and to promote these opportunities to students, such as part-time work, internships, and co-op positions.
  • To create a more supportive environment for mental health and well-being. I would advocate for more mental health resources and services, including counseling services, support groups, and mental health awareness campaigns. 

I was a student representative for 5 years during my undergraduation and was known for my accountability and courageous decision making. After graduation, I took on construction projects that I handled alone with various vendors with confidence. When I first arrived at Birmingham City University, I spent a month being friendly with colleagues, listening to their concerns, and providing  solutions I could find to drive properly. After a few days, the course leader held an election for course representative,  where i won with a huge number of votes. Therefore, I established  the trust and belief I had given to my classmates that I was capable of handling the responsibilities held . 

So I can sum up my strengths as follows: accountability, boldness, empowerment, goal setting, and communicative.