As we draw closer to the end of 2024, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on everything that’s happened so far, this academic year.
Your officers have been incredibly impressed by the contributions of each one of you to student life at Bath. Freshers’ Week kicked it all off and hopefully all you newcomers found friends and clubs to be part of. We saw our event managers and captains shine and welcome all our students back to Bath.
From thousands of pounds raised for charity – during Movember, when everyone came together to raise awareness and money for a good cause, or with our students racing to Paris raising money for RAG, and so many other activities that have improved the communities around you.
Fantastic events organised by different groups, wonderful shows by BUSMS, BUST, Dance Soc, Backstage, and other involved societies; and great content by student media – including two print editions of Bath time just this semester.
Hours of volunteering, where our student leaders shone in their hall rep forums, academic exec meetings, the student councilors forum in the city, and two successful and insightful meetings of SUmmit.
So many late nights partying in Score and trying to be in as many pictures as possible. We closed the semester with Snowball, Masquerade and Media balls. We had dozens of cultural celebrations to celebrate the diversity of our community. And most importantly, we saw the beginning of friendships that will last a lifetime and that make Bath feel like home.
It wasn't always easy. A lot of our students continue to be affected by heartbreaking international conflict, housing issues, bus problems, and the repercussions of the cost-of-living crisis and costs of being a student. But I can promise you, we as officers are working tirelessly to represent you and improve things for you.
We can’t wait for semester 2 and all the things that will come with it.
We know exams are coming around. You’ve got this! Reach out for support if you need it.
Enjoy the break at home if you’re going away, and for those staying in Bath, check out Winter at Bath activities.
Happy Holidays from the SU Officer Team and all the SU Staff x