It's time to get to know your VP Education, Sharanya Sivarajah. From making you more employable to supporting you during the cost of living crisis, Sharanya can't wait to make your student experience the best it can be.
Sharanya Sivarajah
VP Education
Hi! I’m Sharanya, your VP Education 2023/24 and I’m so excited to work alongside my fellow sabbatical officers to ensure your experience at Royal Holloway is the best it can be!
About me
Here are some quick facts, so you can get to know me better.
- I’ve just graduated from Royal Holloway where I studied Politics Philosophy and Economics.
- In my third year, I was the Secretary of PIRSoc which was a thoroughly rewarding experience.
- I’m a massive gym rat, specifically into strength-based training.
Why I ran for the role
Growing up a part of the BAME community and having been a first-gen university student, I have realised education is not accessible enough. I ran for VP Education this year as I’m passionate about higher education and ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity to access it.
That’s why this year, during my term as VP Education I hope to:
- Develop outreach programmes and summer schools for prospective students who are part of underprivileged demographics.
- Advertise more bursaries and loans with no interest rates – guaranteeing students are not further disadvantaged during the cost of living crisis.
- Utilise our connection with the University of London group by holding LinkedIn events with other London Universities – helping you network and build connections within the working world.
- Promote various career-enriching opportunities to you (graduate schemes, internships, etc).
- And much more!
Top tips for students
- Always ask if there’s a student discount.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
- Join a student group. Always get involved where you can, you won’t regret it!
Get in touch!
I’m so excited to see you all on campus. If you ever need to contact me about anything regarding your academic experience at Royal Holloway, please do not hesitate to contact me by email at vpeducation@su.rhul.ac.uk.
See what I get up to this year on my social media channels @RHSUEducation.
See you soon! GO BEARS!
Stand up for students
Do you want to play a lead role within the Students’ Union and help improve life on campus for students? Are you passionate about creating the most welcoming and inclusive environment to nurture student life and lead campaigns that create long-lasting change? If so, we think you would be the perfect candidate to run for a Sabbatical Officer position in the Leadership Elections 2024! Keep an eye out for more information coming soon!
If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at voice@su.rhul.ac.uk.