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Kristina Labanauskaite

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Student Adviser Kristina Labanauskaite
What I do

Hi, I’m Kristina. I am the Student Adviser (Postgraduate) for The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment and I am here for you as a key point of contact. I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters. 

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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 (Monday 14th - Friday 25th October 2024) 

This fortnight of events is designed to develop your self-care practices at UCL. Our talks, walks and workshops will help you settle in to university life. Join our Go Abroad activities to discover where your degree could take you. Be sure to book your spot at these activities! 

Wellbeing Walk – 15 October, 12:00-13:00, meeting in front of 22 Gordon Street 

With World Mental Health Day just around the corner (10 October), we wanted to take this opportunity to raise awareness around the importance of mental health and talking about it, especially as a university student. Take some time out of your day to relax and recharge on a walk around Bloomsbury with your Student Adviser and ask us any questions you might have. Take this opportunity to meet other students, then return to your studies with renewed motivation, and hopefully a few good tips around maintaining your wellbeing under your belt. 

More information on the event and how to sign up is available on this Eventbrite page

Budgeting Tips – 15 min recording 

Finances can be tricky to organise, especially if you haven’t had to handle your own money before. This short recording will provide you with some useful tips on budgeting so that there are no issues throughout your student journey or beyond. 

Budgeting and Money Management – Kristina Labanauskaite, Student Adviser (PGT)

Safety in London – 15 min recording 

London is a big city and the experience of living in London can be overwhelming if you are not used to finding your way around the capital. With a few pointers from your Student Adviser on how to keep yourself safe around here, we’re hoping you will soon feel like a true Londoner and you will love exploring the city just as much as we do.  

The recording will be available on Moodle from 25 October 2024. 

Expanding Your Social Network – 15 min recording 

Here, at UCL, we pride ourselves on our thriving community and we always welcome new students with open arms. We are aware, however, that it can be difficult at times to get to know new people and make friends, not only on your course or across the university, but also in a city that may be new for many of you. Hear out your Student Adviser in this recording talk about ways to expand your social network and cultivating a sense of belonging at UCL and the Bartlett. 

Expanding Your Social Network – Amalia Mihailescu, Student Adviser (UG 1Y)

Term 2: January - March 2025

More information coming soon.

Term 3: April - June 2025

More information coming soon.

Who am I?

About Kristina

What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?

I was an international student, arriving in the UK for the first time. At first, it felt foreign, new, and different. I felt isolated, lonely, and wanted to go back home. Once I immersed myself in the social aspect of university life, joined societies, and wholeheartedly participated in seminars and discussions things turned around. I felt more integrated, positively challenged, and experienced academic/personal growth. I also managed (through trial and error) to make secure, trustworthy friendships. University life helped me gain independence, confidence and become responsible for my actions. I learned to stay in control of my life through the choices I made.   

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

Being a Student Adviser at UCL is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling role for me. I cherish the supportive conversations I have with students about their academic and personal lives, providing them with a safe space to share their experiences without fear of judgment. 
Being part of their support network, I find great joy in encouraging, motivating, and inspiring them to push forward. It's deeply satisfying to challenge their self-limiting beliefs, help them recognize their achievements, and motivate them to overcome obstacles with a growth mindset. Coaching students towards their goals and witnessing the positive shifts in their mood and self-belief after our conversations is truly inspiring. 
I love spending my time doing what I am passionate about and being able to cultivate a sense of belonging and inclusion is a privilege. Facilitating wellbeing workshops and sharing my knowledge on wellbeing topics to benefit student mental health is particularly rewarding. Additionally, being part of the wider SSW team at UCL allows me to continuously learn from my colleagues and grow professionally.

What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?

I have a pet tortoise and a duck!