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What I do
Hi, I鈥檓 Nichole. I am聽the Student Adviser聽for the 果冻影院 Medical School within the Faculty of Medical Sciences.聽I聽am here for you as a key point of contact during the聽first year of your undergraduate studies.聽I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.
Who am I?
- About Nichole
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
It was up and down really. Even though I felt alone at times I loved the socialising aspect of university. Choosing to study a professional teaching course, I started university with a very clear career path in mind. I had a few things going on in my personal life which impacted my studies and made me reevaluate, so I ended up making the decision to change my course (and chosen career) two years in and it was undoubtedly the best decision I made back then for my wellbeing.
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
I鈥檓 still new to the role so watch this space! But I imagine it will be building rapport with first year students and working closely with other teams to provide the best possible support students deserve so they can succeed (in and outside of university). It is so important students are helped with their transition to university life because it鈥檚 not always easy! Having someone to talk through my student experience and wellbeing and empowering me to work through any challenges is something I felt I would have hugely benefited from when I studied all those years ago.
鈥淚t is astonishing how elements that seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens鈥�. - Carl Rogers
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
My go to karaoke song is Hakuna Matata from the Lion King. I cannot sing a single note though! I have been banned from singing (they call it strained cat noises) from friend鈥檚 cars and have been told I have the worst karaoke voice ever. It doesn鈥檛 deter me as I still love 鈥渟inging鈥�! I also used to be able to play Hakuna Matata on the piano and write rap songs. Maybe I should take this up again in my spare time?!
Events
Working within聽Student Support and Wellbeing Services, we聽will be hosting a range of聽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 listed below,聽then click the event hyperlink to reserve your place.聽
- Term 1: September - December 2024
Come along to meet Nichole, your Student Adviser and your new classmates in our friendly, ice-breaker session!鈥�
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.鈥�
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!聽
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You only need to attend one.
- Term 2: January - March 2025
More information coming soon.
- Term 3: April聽- June 2025
More information coming soon.