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Gina is your Student Adviser for the Faculty of Brain Sciences. Scroll down for more information about events and to learn about your Student Advisers.
What I do
Hi, I’m Gina. I am the Student Adviser for the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS), Ear Institute and Institute of Neurology 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 Gina
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
My experience of university was mixed. While it was some of the best years of my life, it was also much harder than I anticipated. Academically the ways of working were very different from school, which took me a while to get to grips with, but the topics I studied were much more interesting to me, and I really enjoyed seminar discussions.
I struggled with my mental health for the first time, but thanks to the support available at my university, I was able to grow as a person and felt much stronger by the end of the experience. I love living independently, and my housemates were grateful I knew how to cook a few good meals (thanks Mum!).
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
I love UCL’s proactive approach to wellbeing, I was never someone who liked reaching out for help so knowing that I check in on every student and give them the opportunity to access support if needed feels meaningful. I also enjoy being part of students’ journey through UCL, especially when they share good news with me!
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
My Spotify most-played song of the year was from Disney's Encanto. While I would like to partially blame my young niblings for this, I must admit it is a brilliant soundtrack!
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 'Book a space on an event' button to reserve your place.
- Term 1: September - December 2024
More information coming soon.
- Term 2: January - March 2025
Exam Season toolkit: Get Assessment ready workshop:
This session is designed to help you prepare for your upcoming assessments, with lots of information about exams and other assessments, advice on revision techniques, guidance on support available and top tips from academics! As well as ways to overcome common student challenges such as procrastination and perfectionism and tools to take care of your wellbeing and combat exam stress.
There are also some FREE goodies to be taken away to help you with your revision and wellbeing during this busy period.
Please sign up below for the relevant session for your programme.
Human Neuroscience Students
Date: Wednesday 26th March
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: Room 202, Queen Square House, 22 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3RX
No need to sign up your department will add this to your timetable on your behalf.
Psychology, Psychology and Language Sciences, Linguistics & Audiology Students
Date: Wednesday 26th March
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Location: Room B02, Chandler House, 2 Wakefield Street, London, WC1N 1PF
(Please do sign up, this event has been very popular in past years and if we have enough demand we will look to run an additional session)
Find more 'Exam Season Toolkit' events on the SSWS Events webpage.
- Term 3: April - June 2025
More information coming soon.