What is your name?
Dindu Okechukwu
What course are you studying?
BSc (Hons) Psychology
What stage of your course are you currently studying?
Stage 2
What motivated you to run for a full-time representative role?
As a young man who loves to serve and having seen and also experienced the challenges of being a student, I would love to do everything I can to make the journey easier for all students. My genuine passion is service and I bring with me a wealth of experience in representation, leadership, communication, problem solving, teamwork, compassion, prioritizing time and maximizing resources. Being your President would be a platform to enhance students university experience through effective advocacy.
Why do you think you would be a good President?
As your current SU President, I have had the absolute privilege and honor to serve our student body. I have always put our students interest first and I would continue to do this. I have built good connections with relevant stakeholders and I understand the job and what it entails. My experience would also be needed to guide the team of Presidents in this new transition. I serve with compassion and I love service. It would be an honor to have me guide us to our continued shared progress.
What three words would your friends use to describe you?
Compassionate, Cheerful, Honest.
If you could change one thing about the work of the SU, what would that be?
Increased collaboration within the Students’ Union to make sure that students from diverse backgrounds have an optimal study experience by addressing pertinent issues such as student feedback and satisfaction, accommodation and mental health support.
Why did you chose to study at the University of Plymouth
I choose to study at the University of Plymouth because the city reminds me of home with its cool and calm vibe. It has a good rating for my course Psychology which was a major reason. It’s also a very beautiful city by the sea and I’ve always wanted to live by the sea. Choosing the University of Plymouth has truly been a turning point in my life.
What is your favourite thing about Plymouth?
Britain’s ocean city.