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What I do
Hi, I’m Alison. I am the Student Adviser for the Institute of the Americas and History of Art 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.
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 event hyperlink to book your place.
- Term 1: September - December 2024
Your Guide to Thrive – Skills to Succeed! Wednesday 16th October at 2pm
As part of Student Support and Wellbeing Services Your Guide to Thrive campaign, your Social and Historical Sciences Faculty Student Advisers present our event, Skills to Succeed!
We know the beginning of your university journey can feel a bit daunting, so at this event you'll get to try out a number of 'skills stations' to help you make the most of your first year at UCL. From learning to navigate the hidden gems of London, to effective time management, to getting creative at our arts and crafts station, our Skills to Succeed has something for everyone! Let us know you'll be coming using the link above, and head to the Phineas Bar between 2-4pm on Wednesday 16th October.
We can't wait to see you there!
- Term 2: January - March 2025
More information coming soon.
- Term 3: April - June 2025
More information coming soon.
Who am I?
- About Alison
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
I loved my time at Durham University – like UCL, it is steeped in history and I felt honoured to be a part of it. University allowed me to spread my wings, feel independent and expand my horizons – both academically but also through getting to know all kinds of different people and viewpoints. Later in my career, I completed a Counselling Diploma at a local college – this was another great experience, as I studied alongside fellow mature students, who all had great lived experiences that enhanced the counselling studying we were doing. I love to learn and will always be looking for opportunities to expand my horizons. We are never done learning!
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
It's an honour to support students as they make the transition from school to University, to watch them grow, understand and value themselves.
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
I had aspirations of being a radio presenter as a teenager and helped out at a local radio station in Liverpool
I was once a bouncer for Take That – which involved standing guard outside the school sick bay, whilst they got ready.