SAMRU executive council looks back
Robert Jones President
What was your best experience?
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My best experience was working with government and having them be excited about some of the ideas we had as student leaders, such as our new ideas around debt-forgivenes.
What advice would you give the person who takes over your position?
Make sure to take care of yourself: sleep, eat and stay up on your studies. This can be a really stressful job, because everything gets amplified – the good, bad and in-between.
What’s next?
I’ve decided to apply for grad school. I’m writing the LSATS this summer and applying to some law schools.
Meghan Melnyk
VP External
What was your
best experience?
My favourite experience of the term would be organizing, meeting and being involved in the civic election. There was such an energy in the city and on campus, (and) so much interest, it was captivating.
What advice would you give the person who takes over your position?
To do this position effectively you have to have a drive to know what’s going on, stay informedand listen to the information and advice provided.
What’s next?
I am planning to run for the president of the SA this year.
Meghan Melnyk VP External
What was your best experience?
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My favourite experience of the term would be organizing, meeting and being involved in the civic election. There was such an energy in the city and on campus, (and) so much interest, it was captivating.
What advice would you give the person who takes over your position?
To do this position effectively you have to have a drive to know what’s going on, stay informedand listen to the information and advice provided.
What’s next?
I am planning to run for the president of the SA this year.
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Eily Sweeney VP Student Life
What was your best experience?
Witnessing students’ energy and enthusiasm when they became involved in campus life activities.
What’s one thing you wish you’d done better or accomplished?
Starting a rideshare program on campus. This, as it turns out, wasn’t feasible this year, although it is a very cool idea
What’s next?
I feel most like exploring and taking a break from being on-the-go for so long. With that said, I am applying to bachelor of arts programs for September as well.
Anastasia Piltingsrud VP Academic
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What was your best experience?
The best part was helping students when they needed it. I had to deal with a lot of grievances with students concerning their grades or about their instructors and I found that experience to be really fulfilling.
What’s one thing you wish you’d done better or accomplished?
I think working on the internal organization of the Students’ Association on the government side.
What’s next?
I’m going to be going back to school after this to finish up my last classes and get my degree.
