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Karthik Sundaram

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Student Adviser Karthik Sundaram

What I do

Hi, I’m Karthik. I am the Student Adviser for English, Greek and Latin, Hebrew and Jewish Studies, and Philosophy andÌýIÌýam here for you as a key point of contact during the first year of your undergraduate studies.ÌýI am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.

Events

Working within Student Support and WellbeingÌýServices, weÌýwill be hosting a range ofÌýevents and activitiesÌýduring term timeÌýto support your Social bonding, Skills for life and Wellbeing at university. Explore the workshops and activities you can joinÌýthroughout the academic year listed below, then click the event hyperlink to reserve your place.Ìý

Term 1: SeptemberÌý- December 2024
MEET YOUR CLASSMATES Hosted by your student advisersÌý- VARIOUS SESSIONS (department specific)

Come along to meet Karthik, your Student Adviser, and your new classmates in our friendly, ice-breaker session!Ìý

Find out a little bit more about your Student Advisers, how we can best support you during your time at university, and the exciting events we'll have on throughout the year.Ìý

After your Student Advisers haveÌýhad 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!

Below is a full list of all the sessions I am running, so select your departmentÌýto book a place on one of yourÌýcorresponding sessions!

Note: All times are UK time

All sessions will be held online via Microsoft Teams


- 9th SeptemberÌýat 11:00am,Ìý& 17th September at 10:00am
- 10th September at 11:00amÌý& 16th September at 1:00pm
- 11th September at 10:00amÌý& 17th September at 1:00pm
- 11th September at 10:00amÌý& 19th September at 10:00am
- 12th September At 12:00PM
Term 2: January - MarchÌý2025

More information coming soon.

Term 3: AprilÌý- JuneÌý2025

More information coming soon.

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Who am I?

About Karthik

What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?Ìý

I started my higher education experience like many as a student. I am an alum of University of Sheffield, a place where I developedÌýbyÌýtaking up many opportunities beyond my academics. I returned to university life at The University of Melbourne. This gave meÌýaÌýunique perspective of being an international student. Studying my mastersÌýinÌýDevelopment Studies opened upÌýmyÌýworld to new people and new understandings. I continued to make the most of university life by taking up volunteering and other extra curriculum activities. I hold my time at both universities fondly, as it truly provided an environment to explore and develop. Something I want all students at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº to have.Ìý

Professionally, I beganÌýmy higher educationÌýexperience with ¹û¶³Ó°Ôºâ€™s Alumni team. I worked for 2 years as an Alumni & Supporter Care Officer. It meant I was able to interact with alumni and students both remotely but also in person during many events.ÌýThis time really showed the profound impact the time at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº has on our students.Ìý

What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?

Being able to guide studentsÌýas they begin their university life. Seeing students discover and flourish due the opportunities and support we guide them towards is very rewarding. I also really like engaging with students and working to help them understand their new environment and community at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº.

What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?

I have flown a plane, driven a combine harvester, anÌý18-wheelerÌýtruck, a speed boatÌýand the biggest chaser bin in the world (ask me what that is if you want a long story).