VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica | January – March 2022 12 Being in the BACAT programme at UTech, Jamaica has opened my eyes to so many possibilities, so it is only right that I became a Student Ambassador, so I can point other students to those possibilities. It’s important to have guidance, especially for those students who don’t know what they want to become. The advice I would give to students is to get involved. Try to get involved in whatever you can, it makes you more marketable and it also makes you more experienced. I decided to be a Student Ambassador because I wanted to change the narrative of what people think UTech, Jamaica is like. My advice to prospective and current students would be to network. Networking is very important, and it helps you to figure out a lot of things. But don’t network selfishly; you must network with the intention of giving as well. I’m a strong believer in service and so when the call was made, I answered. I would say to my fellow students, lean into your support system. Believe in those interfaculty and interschool relationships that you have formed with your peers. No one understands the struggle that you’re going through more than they can. Believe that they will support you in your time of need. UTech, Jamaica Student Ambassador Newly inducted Student Ambassadors were asked “Why did you want to become a UTech, Jamaica Student Ambassador and what advice would you give to students about making the best of student life at the University?” Read on for their responses. I wanted to become a Student Ambassador because I do think that it’s important that students should project a level of pride or want to show off their school and advertise it in a way that makes people want to attend. I also wanted to get involved because I am not from Jamaica, I’m from Trinidad, and I didn’t know about my programme until somebody told me. I would advise students to get involved outside of your programme. Gianna-Siri Roberts Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies, Faculty of The Built Environment Being a UTech, Jamaica Student Ambassador affords me the opportunity to interact more, to be more involved with my colleagues, to assist them throughout the journey of University and encourage them along the way. Also, this programme affords me the opportunity to reach out to the wider community in terms of encouraging and promoting the University in the best light possible. STUDENT VOICES Donnielle Robe Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Technology, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Danika Bourg Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Law Rodrina Daley Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies, Faculty of The Built Environment Jason Baker Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Law
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