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What I do
Hi, I鈥檓 Cat. I am the Student Adviser聽for Economics and I聽am here for you as a key point of contact during the first year of your聽undergraduate studies.聽
I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support and student experience matters.
Who am I?
- About Cat
What was your experience of Further/Higher Education?
My experience of Higher Education was a real upward trajectory - I struggled massively with homesickness and loneliness in my first year, and because I thought I was going to love university from the offset, it made the transition harder. I didn't know how talk to people about how I was feeling, because it was completely different to my expectations.
I was so pleased when I opened up to my peers and support network to find I wasn't the only one struggling, and my vulnerability helped me form some of my closest friendships. Three years later, I didn't want to leave!
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
University can feel like an incredibly overwhelming place, but it is also such an exciting time, and having the opportunity to be a part of students' journeys is a real privilege. I still fondly remember all the people who helped me through my university journey, and it is an honour to play that role (however big or small) in someone's else's adventure!
As a Student Adviser you are constantly meeting such a variety of people, which means you are always learning something new, and it is rewarding to feel you are supporting others whilst still growing yourself.
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
I only have one kidney - the unexpected perk of a relatively major operation aged 8 is that I am at least set up with an answer to this question!
Events
Working within Student Support and Wellbeing聽Services, we聽will be hosting a range of events and activities聽during term time聽to support your Social bonding, Skills for life, and Wellbeing at university. Explore the workshops and activities you can join聽throughout the academic year聽listed below, then click the event hyperlink聽to reserve your place.
- Term 1: September聽- December聽2024
Come along to meet Cat, your Student Adviser and your new classmates in our friendly, online ice-breaker session!
Find out a little bit more about your Student Adviser, how we can best support you during your first year at university, and the exciting events we'll have on throughout the year.
After your Student Adviser has had the chance to say hello, you'll also have an opportunity to meet your new classmates. We appreciate starting university can be a nerve-wracking time, so there will be some activities and games to get you all socialising, so you can start the term off already knowing a few friendly faces!
This event is completely free, and a great way to ease your nerves and meet some new faces before you start your course. We can't wait to see you there!聽
- Term 2: January - March 2025
More information coming soon.聽
- Term 3: April聽- June 2025
More information coming soon.