Elections for the Union Representative Council -- Interview with D-student

The following is a message from the Council Election Board at TLTH

You haven't missed that Elections for the Union Representative Council have opened, have you?

What is it really like to be a member of the Union Representative Council? What does the Representative Council do and how does it affect me? Read the interview with Pernilla Åström.

Do you want to run for a position or know someone who would be a good fit for the Representative Council? Nominate via tlth.se/fmval until November 3rd.

If you have any questions, contact valnamnden@tlth.se

🌸 INTERVIEW 🌸

🌸 Why is the Representative Council important?
I think many students don’t realise how much work and how important the Student Union is for us students. Without the Representative Council, the Student Union wouldn’t function. It’s also important to ensure that the Union focuses on the "right" things.

🌸 How would you describe the Representative Council to someone who doesn’t know what it is?
The Representative Council is kind of like guild meetings, but for the Student Union (though much shorter). You make the final decisions, elect officers, and ensure everything is running smoothly.

🌸 How does the Representative Council affect the average student?
A lot of decisions are made in the Representative Council that affect almost every aspect of campus life — everything from the physical/social environment, our studies, student life, and more.

🌸 Why did YOU apply to the Representative Council?
I applied because I think what happens in the Representative Council is super important! I have a lot of experience from years of involvement in my guild, which I thought could contribute.

🌸 What is the most rewarding part of the Representative Council?
I’ve gained more insight into the Student Union and the other guilds, but also how the Union collaborates with LTH and LU!

🌸 Why should someone apply to the Representative Council?
Because your voice matters! The Representative Council needs to represent all (or at least as many as possible) different students. What the Union does is for us students, and to make it work well, different perspectives need to be raised.