Hi, my name is Rishik and I am standing for the position of Welfare Officer with the MSA. I acknowledge the considerable importance that student wellbeing holds while we study at university and within our community at King’s. The elements of pressure, stress and self-doubt are resonating factors that can affect us all, especially as medical and healthcare students. Furthermore, I can myself relate to how personal circumstances and life can just get in the way.

It is about knowing these feelings are present and having accessible resources/opportunities to take time out for yourself and find the appropriate support that is right for you. My goal is to shape and tailor a positive environment that is a safe, open space where each one of us can express our thoughts and be at home.

If elected, my primary aims would be to:

1. Drive to promote a higher range of wellbeing workshops/sessions run online and across campuses (placement sites); with more availability during the day to make it readily accessible
2. Bring innovation to activities offered, such as incorporating and combining meditation/yoga, sport and other exciting ideas to make it more appealing
3. Work with the committee to make freshers and transitions into the next year feel smooth, less daunting and even more engaging

Having been a school councillor for over 5 years, I prioritised the prevalent issues raised by fellow students, and we were successful in implementing several key changes and policies. With experience organising sessions and communicating with external organisations, I will bring these skills forward to this role.

I would be very grateful if you could please vote for me. I will always be committed to delivering my responsibilities successfully and give my best efforts to make positive lasting changes that can help us all! Thank You!