Welcome Week was INCREDIBLE!

Meeting students at Bedford and Luton campus and hearing about their ambitions made Welcome Week one of the highlights of my Student Champion experience so far. 

My favourite part of Welcome Week was interacting with students, particularly at the Bedford campus around the sports Faculty. 

Getting to meet people who were just beginning their university journey was genuinely fascinating. Everyone had their own ambitions, expectations and reasons for being there, and it was great to speak with people at such an exciting point in their lives. 

I've always enjoyed talking to people and hearing their stories, so having the opportunity to do that as a Student Champion felt like a natural fit. It reminded me that university is about more than lectures and assignments. It's also about the people you meet, the connections you make and the experiences you share. 

Looking back, it was those conversations that made Welcome Week memorable for me. Being able to meet students, hear their perspectives and be part of the beginning of their university journey was a rewarding experience, and one I hope to build on throughout my time as a Student Champion.