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What I do
Hi, I鈥檓 Valerie. I am the Student Adviser for Anthropology and the Institute of Archaeology and I聽am here for you as a key point of contact during聽the first year of your undergraduate studies.聽I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.
Events
Working within Student Support and Wellbeing聽Services, we聽will be hosting a range of events and activities聽during term time聽to support your Social bonding, Skills for life, and Wellbeing at university. Explore the workshops and activities you can join聽throughout the academic year聽listed below, then click the 'Book a space on an event' button to reserve your place.
- Term 1: September聽- December 2024
Wednesday 11th September at 11am
Wednesday 18th September at 11am
Come along to meet Valerie Laryea, your Student Adviser and your new classmates in our friendly, online ice-breaker session!聽
Find out a little bit more about your Student Adviser, how we can best support you during your first year at university, and the exciting events we'll have on throughout the year.聽
After your Student Adviser has had the chance to say hello, you'll also have an opportunity to meet your new classmates. We appreciate starting university can be a nerve-wracking time, so there will be some activities and games to get you all socialising, so you can start the term off already knowing a few friendly faces!
This event is completely free, and a great way to ease your nerves and meet some new faces before you start your course. See you there!
- Term 2: January - March聽2025
More information coming soon.
- Term 3: April聽- June 2025
More information coming soon.
Who am I?
- About Valerie
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
I really enjoyed seeing the results of the hard work I put in throughout my studies. Although my learning experience was challenging at times, it helped me to develop both personally and professionally and I was able to identify areas I am interested in.聽
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
No matter how small, I appreciate the role I play in supporting students on their journey throughout their studies. It鈥檚 rewarding to see how a simple word of encouragement, offering a listening ear or timely advice/support is often all a student needs to help them get back on track. I appreciate the feedback I get from students too and I often feel just as encouraged after a one-to-one session with a student. It makes me so happy to see students progress and reach their potential after accessing the right support!
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
A poem I wrote when I was 9 years old is published in a book.