Bachelor of Business (majoring in Finance and Marketing)  
2nd year student

#ShivifyUTS

Hi, my name is Shivangi Singh, and I am running as a Student Director for the ActivateUTS Board. As a second-year business student (studying finance and marketing) with experience currently being the President of the student-run club, PAAS, I am well-prepared and experienced for this role.

I want to enrich the student experience for next year after the dumpster fire of 2020 to include social events, networking opportunities, and focus on the mental health of students as depression and anxiety are on the rise. Overall, I want to provide a better student life, especially for first-years who missed out on university life this year. I personally miss hanging out with friends and grabbing food from Building 2.

With your vote, I will bring a more enjoyable campus life to UTS next year! Vote Shivangi to Shivify UTS into a better student life!

What I’d like to achieve as an ActivateUTS Board Member:

• Hopefully, we will be able to return to campus next year and meet friends and peers again. I will introduce (COVID-safe) events and hangouts so we can enjoy the social aspect of being university students, especially for new students who might not have formed friendships online.
• Australia is currently in a recession, and it is going to be more difficult than ever to get a job after leaving university. Therefore, I want to increase networking events for all students so we can meet industry leaders and see what job opportunities there is first-hand.
• Mental health issues are increasing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and students might not know there is a support system at UTS to help. Furthermore, it is not easy balancing university/work/extracurriculars and many more activities, so we need to highlight the importance of stress management and rest to prevent burnout.

Fun/Random Fact:

I love watching sitcoms, including Seinfeld, B99, HIMYM, 30 Rock, and Arrested Development!