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Lana and Adella are your Student Advisers for UCL East. Scroll down for more information about events and to learn about Lana and Adella.
Lana and Adella support students on these programmes:
- BA Art and Technology
- BA Creative Arts and Humanities
- BA Information in Society
- BA Media
- BSc/MSci in Business and Health
- BSc Science and Engineering for Social Change
- MEng Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
What I do
Hi, I’m Lana. I am one of the Student Advisers for Undergraduate Students at UCL East and I am here for you as a key point of contact during the first year of your undergraduate studies. I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.
Who am I?
- About Lana
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
I always knew I wanted to go to university and felt academically and socially prepared, but I was not well-equipped for the transition from school to adulthood and responsibilities. I really enjoyed my studies, joined societies and made a group of great friends, however, I struggled with eating at meal times, remembering to do my laundry, and frequently wrote essays at 1:00 am when I could have easily written them in the day time instead. Things like making a revision timetable came easily to me but the hard part was sticking to it. By the end of my first year, I had figured out how to balance all areas of my life and I started to really appreciate and enjoy the people I was around. I didn't stay friends with a lot of the people I met in the first two weeks of university (which is quite common, I think) but the friends I made in my first year and beyond really did become my friends for life. In one special case, he even became my family when I married him!
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
I love being able to fill a noticeable gap that was present in my own experience of going to university. Wellbeing was not as highlighted or prioritised in an academic space when I studied, and I celebrate being able to fulfil that role for others now. I only had my personal tutor who was not equipped to help me navigate the wider university services or trained to provide wellbeing support. Students at UCL East won’t have that same experience because we are here as Student Advisers to provide that safe and confidential space to listen and help. I also love the opportunity to talk to so many different people. Every student has such unique stories and perspectives and because of the job I do, I get to hear so many of them everyday!
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
I cannot handle a cup of tea! I think it's the tannins that make me feel sick, even though they are found in coffee too, which I LOVE. As you can imagine, my Irish family consider my refusal of tea an act of treachery towards our culture!
Herbal teas are safe, but you'll never see me settling down with a big mug of Earl Grey, Yorkshire tea or the classic Irish Barry's.
What I do
Hi, I’m Adella. I am one of the Student Advisers for Undergraduate Students at UCL East and I am here for you as a key point of contact during the first year of your undergraduate studies. I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.
Who am I?
- About Adella
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
I had a love hate relationship with higher education, I always struggled in the classroom but wanted to push myself, so I decided to go to university. I was happy I took the leap as I was given great opportunities, met some fantastic people along the way and lifelong friends. The downside is that I did struggle with the academic side and although I had a fantastic academic team teaching me, I wish I had known of any support services available to enhance my experience.
I have been working in higher education since I was 16 and have to say that I love the community that universities have, I have connected with so many people of all ages and backgrounds and again gained so many opportunities.
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
I like being able to provide a safe space where students can seek support for any matter, as well as host workshops and events that benefit students with their wellbeing, academic journey and success.
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
I always have pretty nail extensions, so it surprises people that in my spare time I do a lot of DIY and have an allotment plot where I grow my own fruit and vegetables, I'm in my granny era.
Events
Working within Student Support and Wellbeing Services, we will be hosting a range of events and activities during term time to support your Social bonding, Skills for life and Wellbeing at university. Explore the workshops and activities you can join throughout the academic year listed below, then click the hyperlink or the 'Book a space on an event' button to reserve your place.
- Term 1: September - December 2025
Your Guide To Thrive - 30th October - MARSHGATE Level 2 - 10:30-15:30
In collaboration with the Students' Union at UCL East, the UCL East Student Advisers will be on hand throughout the afternoon armed with water bottles, sweets and other freebies! Get involved with our interactive games, activities and crafts, or book on to one of the SU craft workshops for that day with tea, coffee and snacks provided throughout.
Come over just to say hello or to allow us to answer any questions you have about support, have a chat with you about making the most out of UCL, or explain our different services and all the support on offer for you.
Your Guide To Thrive - Time Management Workshop - 6th November - ONLINE - 14:00-15:00
An online workshop covering how to actively improve your time management through explaining techniques on time blocking, prioritisation and providing resources to take away. This session will be interactive and you will hopefully leave the session with new tools to improve how you manage your time. Book your place on the time management workshop to guarentee your space!
Book your place on the time management workshop to guarentee your space!
Your guide to thrive: The Thrive Guide: Hacks for student life in London - Thursday 13th November
University life can be exhilarating - and exhausting. Whether you're navigating deadlines, flat shares or the Tube, finding balance is key. This interactive workshop has been designed to help students build healthy habits, manage stress, and make the most of their time at UCL and in London. Expect practical tips and real talk to help you thrive - not just survive - your university journey.
Book your spot on 'The Thrive Guide: Hacks for student life in London' online workshop.
Find more 'Your Guide to Thrive' events on the Student Support and Wellbeing Services webpage.
- Term 2: January - March 2026
BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES
Find more 'Beat the January Blues' events on the Student Support and Wellbeing Services webpage.
Exam Season toolkit
Find more 'Exam Season Toolkit' events on the Student Support and Wellbeing Services webpage.
- Term 3: April - June 2026
Exam Season toolkit
Find more 'Exam Season Toolkit' events on the Student Support and Wellbeing Services webpage.