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What I do
Hi, I’m Clara. I am the Student Adviser for Geography 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 the Student Support and Wellbeing team, I 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 you can join throughout the academic year listed below, then click 'Book a space on an event' to reserve your place.
- Term 1: September 25th - December 15th 2023
Your Guide to Thrive - Wellbeing event: Pause and take a breath - 21st November at 10:00
Come along to our in person wellbeing event where you'll have a relaxed space to talk about improving your wellbeing, do some mindful arts and craft, and enjoy biscuits with a cup of tea/coffee!
- Term 2: January 8th - March 22nd 2024
BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES - SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL SCIENCES SCAVENGER HUNT - 22nd January @ 14:00
This event has taken place.
EXAM SEASON TOOLKIT - RELAX, REST, REVISE, REPEAT - 13TH MARCH, 14:00-16:00 PHINEAS BAR
As part of SSW's Exam Season Toolkit, your SHS Student Advisers present Relax, Rest, Revise, Repeat!
If you've been feeling stressed and in need of a break, unsure with where to start with your revision, or just in the mood for some self-care, then this is the event for you!
From revision tips and tricks, mindfulness chocolate tasting, temporary tattoos, and plenty of arts and crafts, there's something for everyone. We'll have FREE cakes, snacks and drinks, with plenty of space to ask any questions you may have. Let us know you'll be coming by booking using the link above, and head to the Phineas Bar between 2-4pm on Wed 13th March. We can't wait to see you!
- Term 3: April 22nd - June 7th 2024
More information coming soon.
Who am I?
- About Clara
What was your experience of further or higher education like?
My experience of higher education was both very scary and incredibly exciting. I transferred institutions part way through my degree which meant I was new when everyone else already knew each other. It took me a long time to feel like I belonged and settle in, but I have great memories of the people I studied with and learnt from.
Who or what made the biggest positive impact on you when you were studying? And how did they support you?
My father. He was an academic himself, and when I got stressed and anxious he always knew the right things to say to me to help me cope and give me confidence. With his experience of higher education and teaching he was able to help me understand what was being asked and expected of me. I still repeat some of his words when I work with students now.
What working achievements or initiatives are you most proud of?
My most proud achievements are that some of the students I have supported acknowledged me in their final thesis. It was a lovely acknowledgement of the positive impact I'd had on their experience at university.
If you could tell your younger self one thing, what would it be?
Try to enjoy today and not always be worrying about tomorrow. I still tell myself that every day!
What would it surprise people to know about you?
I'm a twin. My brother and I were the only vegetarians in our school when we were children!