Candidate for the position of VP Wellbeing & Diversity

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Harman Singh

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What is your name? 

Harman Singh

What course are you studying?

BSc (Hons) Maritime Business

What stage of your course are you currently studying?

I am currently at second semester of First year.

What motivated you to run for a Sabbatical Officer role and why do you think you would be a good Sabbatical Officer

Leadership skills, As I understand myself as a good leader because I love to help my mates in a polite manner and I do a every possible approach to solve one's problem.

Why is the Sabbatical Officer role important?

If I got elected, this is my priority to represent students needs and concerns. I would stand further to listen student's voice and implement effective solutions to enhance students experience. My prior goal would be to ensure every student feels heard and valued at their time at university.

What three words would your friends use to describe you?

Honest, Innocent, Kind

If you could change one thing about the University, what would that be

I would love to change way of communication between professors and students. Like previously students have to book appointment and they have to chat on mail with their professor. There should be WhatsApp chat system that help to students to get quicker response as mail gets sometimes glitch.

If you could change one thing about the Students' Union, what would it be?

As far as student's union is best place to raise student's voice. So I would like to suggest that SU should organize some more events that help will help to know more about student's problem.

Who do you draw most inspiration from and why?

Here I would love to talk about my most inspiring person and he is my grandfather. He is retired chief engineer from merchant navy. He has diverse knowledge in different fields. I am grown up under his guidance as he supports me in my education and always motivate me to do extraordinary work. He has taught me about machines, agriculture, medical remedies. I am studying here because of his support and guidance to me.

What is your proudest moment so far and why?

As I am an international student, so proudest moment for me is the acceptance of mine by university for desired course.