Networking - you'll meet and work with a wide range of students, staff, and external stakeholders.
Skills - you'll develop a whole range of transferable skills, including events planning, leadership and people management.
Creativity - you'll be able to shape the activities/direction of your Group, and have fun bringing your ideas to life.
Impact - you'll play your own part in making a positive difference to the experience of students at LSE.
Support - you'll receive dedicated training, and ongoing support from the LSESU, to help you in your role(s).
Plus, here's what some recent committee members said themselves about their own time being on a committee:
"Being a part of the Drama Society’s committee has been the foremost highlight of my time at LSE. Not only was it an excellent way to de-stress and do something different at the end of every day, but as a member of the committee, it also allowed me to share my love of theatre and foster the same love in others, building a community. Most importantly, however, being a part of the committee allowed me to form long-lasting friendships and relationships that will extend beyond my time at LSE, for which I will always be enormously grateful."
"My position was an unique opportunity to organise the largest events for one of LSE’s largest societies. I gained so many skills from taking responsibility for these projects, recruiting and working with a subcommittee, and balancing them with my academic and other extracurricular commitments. A particular highlight was working with some of the world’s most pre-eminent economists during our Economics Symposium. To anyone thinking about running for a committee position, I’d definitely recommend going for it!"
"Being involved in society committees was most certainly the highlight of my university experience. The skills I gained, the confidence I have developed, and the opportunities I have been given have transformed me into a successful leader who now makes positive changes to this world. In what is a truly unique experience, being a committee member gives you the chance to meet remarkable individuals and professionals whilst providing fantastic opportunities for your members. Furthermore, not only do you get to deliver such fantastic events and legacies to the LSE community, you also get build a team and network of friends who all share the same interests as you."
"Being a president of society is a great way to improve your leadership and team management skills, while at the same time giving back to a much wider community."
"Being part of university societies has been an integral part of my time at LSE. Just joining societies as a member has allowed me to learn so much and meet amazing new people, but particularly being President of various societies has taught me invaluable lessons about leadership and working in a team. Joining the committee of a society and helping to build a community is an incredibly rewarding experience and one that I would genuinely recommend to everyone at LSE."
"Being president of Outdoors and Hiking Society these past two years has been a huge privilege. Whilst at times a labour of love, it is something I am extremely passionate about and I hope to have made my mark. I've enjoyed meeting new people, seeing the society grow, and the sense of pride in delivering successful events- culminating in leading a team of 12 for the UK Three Peak sub-24hr Challenge. As I complete my Mountain Leader qualification it has also been an excellent opportunity to develop and put into practice a number of key skills, including leadership, planning, communication and management skills."
“Holding a leadership role at one of LSE’s largest societies pushed me out of my comfort zone massively, but was definitely the most rewarding experience of my second year. The people I worked with are now some of my best friends, and I managed to meet some of the most inspiring professionals working in international affairs. It was great to contribute to the LSE community while honing my son skills and making the best memories.“
"Getting involved in LSE societies was the perfect opportunity for me to expand my network & develop my interpersonal skills, here I was interviewing industry-renowned speakers and organizing London-wide events."
"Being the Social Secretary for the Law Society was hard work but enriching ultimately (and looks decent on the CV too to be fair). I made some friends along the way but also lost a few when they saw the price of Law Ball tickets. I semi-recommend this position."
"I applied for vice president of LSESU Outdoors Society as a first year student just a few weeks into LSE with absolutely no knowledge of how a university society operates or what my role would be really be like - I was probably just feeling brave that day! However, I can confidently say that it was one of the best decisions I made during first year. The committee, society members and LSESU made it such a fun experience with a whole year of memories - and skills for the CV :) - that I won't be forgetting anytime soon!"
FAQs
Can I run for more than one position within an individual Club/Society?
Yes you can, but you’ll only be able to hold one position on a single committee.
Can I hold a position on more than one Club/Society committee?
Yes you can, but please consider how much time you expect to have available, so that you’re able to dedicate yourself to each one equally.
Can two people run as a pair for one position (e.g. President)?
Yes, you’ll just need to include both names in the display name of your candidacy, and make it clear in your manifesto.
Why does my nomination say 'Pending Approval'?
All nominations will be approved by Friday 20 March, once manifestos have all been checked and approved themselves.
How do I add a manifesto to my nomination?
The option to add a manifesto to your nomination(s) will appear on your candidate profile after 'Standing' in the Election.
What are the Election rules?
The general rules for the Club and Society Elections can be found under the 'Useful Resources' section above.
How does running as part of a 'slate' work?
Running as part of a slate simply means promoting yourself alongside others running for different positions within the same Student Group (i.e. framing yourselves as a 'team' that wants to be elected together). Doing so doesn't impact how voting works, as the winner(s) will still be elected in the same way - that is, by having the most number of individual votes for a given position. As such, if one member of the 'slate' wins their position, it doesn't mean the others will be default.