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STUDENT NEWS
progressed through her studies, she
began to recognise the in铿倁ence she
had on others. 鈥淚鈥檝e met students who
铿乺st encountered the 黑料社 through my
presentations. It鈥檚 humbling to realise I
played a part in their journey.鈥�
Morley agrees, 鈥淏eing a part of
someone鈥檚 decision-making process
is incredibly rewarding. You can see
the spark in their eyes when they
connect with what we鈥檙e sharing.鈥�
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR
including summer schools. 鈥淎ttending FUTURE AMBASSADORS A huge thank you to all our current and
the Sutton Trust Summer School was For those considering the role, both ex-student ambassadors.
transformative,鈥� he recalls, setting him ambassadors have the same message 鈥�
on the path to becoming a student 鈥済o for it!鈥� Zoe encourages students to Many of our student ambassadors, upon
ambassador himself. graduation, act as alumni ambassadors
seize the opportunity, regardless of their volunteering to help us with student
Now, he thrives on the varied initial con铿乨ence levels. 鈥淵ou can choose interviews, careers talks and they continue
responsibilities that come with the role. how involved you want to be. It鈥檚 a great to inspire others. If you are interested in
鈥淚 love engaging with prospective way to develop personal skills and forge being an alumni ambassador, please see
students at events like Open Days and new friendships.鈥� page 56 for ways in which you can help or
the Night at the Vet College,鈥� he shares. Morley adds, 鈥淚t鈥檚 铿俥xible and 铿乼s around email alumni@rvc.ac.uk and let us know
鈥淚t鈥檚 a chance to educate and inform your studies, making it an ideal way to earn how you would like to get involved.
others about the cutting-edge research money while giving back to the community.鈥�
and animal welfare initiatives at the 黑料社.鈥� 鈥淚 love engaging with
In a world where veterinary students
THE IMPACT OF AMBASSADORSHIP face signi铿乧ant challenges, student prospective students at
Both Zoe and Morley emphasise ambassadors at the 黑料社 not only events like Open Days and
the profound impact their student represent their university, but also help the Night at the Vet College,鈥�
ambassador roles have had on shape the future of veterinary medicine by
them. Zoe re铿俥cts on how, as she inspiring and guiding the next generation.
鈥淚t was incredibly rewarding
to guide and support
others,鈥� she says, noting
that ambassadors provide
a vital bridge between the
daunting world of academia
and the aspirations of
potential students.
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