Monday 02-09-2019 - 00:00

Alan Adamson, BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

How did you first get involved?

Through being a Class Rep and attending the SEBE SSCG in October we discussed having starting an Engineering Society. The society was launched and I became Treasurer and then President. The society was awarded Best New Society due to the hard work of all involved. Being on the Committee led me to complete the Student Leaders Programme.

Why did you decide to get involved?

In first year my timetable allowed more scope for volunteering. I heard of 3rd and 4th years trying to cram volunteering into their studies and wished they had done it in the first and second year. So getting involved in first year allowed more scope for volunteering opportunities, such as societies or the Student Leaders Programme. I thought being a volunteer would look good to potential employers and provide me with development opportunities.

What difference has it made to your university experience being involved?

It has broadened my scope of contact with other students and staff on my programme and I have a much better idea of what is to come. I've made some great friends across the volunteer spectrum of all the whole university and I think it has all been pretty enjoyable.

More information?

Find out more about joining a Society, the Engineering Society or the Student Leaders Programme.