Steph was born in Singapore, holds a Malaysian passport but lived in Australia right before coming to Leicester! Steph studied Law Hello Steph, what do you do? I’m the Services Officer. What that means is that I oversee all the commercial stuff in the Union - things like the shop, nightclubs, safety bus! If you use it and it’s in the Union, I’m involved in some way, shape or form! Why did you choose Leicester? I’d never been to Europe nor lived in a small city before, and Leicester has a brilliant reputation for Law and multiculturalism
bit to y m o d d l u o c I I thought tehaetveryone else enjoys make sur heir time here t What are you most looking forward to this year? It’d be boring to say the new building, so I’m going to say the new building! I’m really hoping to maximise the space we’ll have and try to put on a greater variety of events to cater for everyone.
Why did you run for Services? I thought it would be fantastic challenge and a great opportunity to What did you miss most from home? use all the skills and experiences I’ve The Aussie sun and beaches for sure! gained from my university life here to Why did you get involved with the Union? give something back to the Union. I met some people who were involved What would be on your ‘Must Do’ list for with the Union and realised how much of my university experience was all freshers? actually provided for by them. I’ve had Get out there and try everything! Dive straight in and get chatting to everyone so much fun here and thought that I could do my bit to make sure everyone you can. It’s always a bit scary to chat to strangers, but remember that everyone else enjoys their time here too. else is just as scared and alone in the first few weeks here, and Leicester Uni is a really friendly campus. What is the biggest thing you want to change? That every student knows there is something for everyone in the Union. It’s not all about drinking and parties (although we do have brilliant events!). Being a student is all about the experience, and I want to offer the very best experiences for everyone this year!
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