School of Social & Political Sciences Student Ambassadors
Meet our Student Ambassadors!
Our Student Ambassadors consist of students from across the School of Social & Political Sciences currently studying on one of our programmes.
They are tasked with representing the University of Glasgow, through answering any questions on student life, alleviating any worries about starting university or studying abroad, and inspiring the next generation of prospective students to join us in the School of Social & Political Sciences by sharing their unique experiences and perspectives.
Learn about life in the School of Social & Political Sciences from our ambassadors
Abbie Ballantine
Abbie is studying MSc Political Communication and is from Northern Ireland
Angelina Cochrane-Brown
Angelina is studying MA History & Politics (undergraduate) and is from Northern Ireland
Anna Konovalenko
Anna is studying MSc Human Rights & International Politics and is from Ukraine
Hikmashanty Larasati
Hikmashanty is studying MSc Media, Culture & Society and is from Indonesia
João Pedro Casanova
João Pedro is studying MSc Global Migrations & Social Justice and is from Brazil
Kenneth Sunday
Kenneth is studying MSc Global Health and is from Nigeria
Koteeswari Chandrasekaran
Koteeswari is studying MSc Media, Culture & Society and is from India
Laurel Shearer
Laurel is studying MSc Public Policy & Management and is from the USA
Man Luo
Man Luo is studying MSc Digital Society and is from China
Matthew Baldacchino
Matthew is studying MSc Global Health and is from Malta
McKenna Cuprido
McKenna is studying MSc Media, Culture & Society and is from the USA
Noemi Finetti
Noemi is studying MSc Political Communication and from Italy
Ritika Choudhary
Ritika is studying MSc Media, Communication & International Journalism and is from India
- Moving Day Magic
- From Class to Cosy
- Getting set up with a UK bank account and phone number as an international student
- Finding my favourite foods from India in Glasgow
- MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism 'News Day' at The Hunterian
- Week in the life of a MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student
- Where to find useful things on the university website to support your student journey
Samantha Reyes
Samantha is studying MSc Global Security and is from Mexico
Samantha Whitmore
Samantha is studying MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice and is from the USA
Shadab Ali Mian
Shadab Ali is studying MSc International Relations and is from Pakistan.
- Sharing my experience with Welcome Week
- Adapting to Glasgow's colder weather
- Winter break: The opportunity to explore Scotland
- Enjoying the festive break in Glasgow as a postgraduate international student
- Your guide to the West End of Glasgow from an international student
- My experience of obtaining a Schengen visa for my study trip
- Day in the life of a MSc International Relations student
- How to apply for a YoungScot card as an international students
Yuxing Yang
Yuxing Yang is studying MSc Global Economy and is from China
- Settling in to life in Glasgow
- Interviewing three students about how to move to Glasgow (practical advice!)
- Planning your journey to Glasgow
- Exploring Scotland and beyond during my studies
- Day in the life of a MSc Global Economy student
- Student discount tips around Glasgow
- Tips for assignment management during your studies
Apply to be a Student Ambassador
Applications to join our Student Ambassadors team are currently closed however you can find out more information about the role here. We will be re-advertising the role again in the future so keep an eye out!
Find out more about the Student Recruitment Team
The School of Social & Political Sciences Student Recruitment team work to deliver recruitment, conversion and marketing activity on behalf of the school and aim to support prospective applicants and offer holders during their journey to the University of Glasgow.