Running for elections is a pretty daunting experience. You are very much out there on your own and open to any amount of criticism.
That said I thoroughly enjoyed my campaign experience. It involved being in on campus at 8am every morning and staying around until usually around 8pm every night – pretty hectic. Though you’re under stress I advise all the candidates to soak it all up and try to enjoy it as much as you can.
As far as the job is concerned, Welfare is a tough one because people tend not to know what you do. Most of what I did as Welfare Officer was all behind the scenes work. It is a job that concerns all non-academic issues that come against students so as such it is very private work you are involved in.
A good welfare officer, from my experience, should be someone who genuinely cares, who is strong enough to support others and someone who is not shy. After all both Education and Welfare officers spend the majority of time listening and talking to students.
