13 January – March 2022 | VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica I wanted to become a Student Ambassador because I saw it as the perfect opportunity to represent my fellow students and prospective students and the University. UTech, Jamaica is a university that I take pride in, and I see this as a great opportunity to share the pride with others and to encourage prospective students to come and enjoy this pride. I would say to students to get involved, to network and to enjoy your experience. I wanted to become a Student Ambassador because of the positive experience that I had when I enrolled and am having now that I have been enrolled in my course of study. So I wanted to share that experience with other adult students so that they too may take advantage of learning in a friendly environment that is accommodating to the adult learner as well. The advice I would give to students, whether undergraduate or graduate student, is to make the most of your experience. Learning should do something for you and so as you embark on higher education engage in every aspect of learning that you can, whether it is formal, informal, or the hidden curriculum, engage in every aspect of learning and allow it to transform your life. I decided to accept the role of a Student Ambassador because student leadership has always been a staple in my student life. I feel like Student Ambassador is a perfect role to help let the voices of the students of UTech, Jamaica be heard and to also promote and advocate for the school and students themselves. The advice I would give to incoming students would be to learn proper time management and have a good work/student life balance. I wanted to be a Student Ambassador because I have always wanted to be involved. I enjoy the opportunity to give of my time. I believe that it’s a big thing to give back, to be able to impart your knowledge, your ideas and it’s something that is going to last a lifetime. I want to make my own mark at the school. I would advise students to get involved in clubs and events, and assist people because it’s going to be something that will be long lasting and life-long. As a Student Ambassador, I really want to bring to light what exactly UTech, Jamaica offers to students because I was completely lost when looking at university, and I want to help to engage other prospective students. I want to help teach them about what it means to be a UTech, Jamaica Knight and what benefits there are for students. One thing that I would encourage students to do throughout their university journey is just to take advantage of all the benefits that the University offers. There are so many things here provided by the University, by our affiliates, by so many companies or even graduates for students to take advantage and a lot of them are not being taken up. Kerryan Hall Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, College of Business and Management Nicole Williams PhD in Educational Leadership and Management, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Hayden Collins Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies, Faculty of The Built Environment Suen Chang Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Technology, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Lilli-Ann Lewin Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Technology, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies STUDENT VOICES
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