Brenda

Hello there! I'm Brenda. I'm from Mexico and I'm studying an MSc in E-Business and Innovation. As an international student, everything is new and every day is a new adventure. I love to write and create content about what I enjoy (I'm working on a top-secret video project right now that you'll discover in the future). I enjoy photography, writing, reading, and I'm a big fan of videogames (to the point where I brought my XBOX from Mexico). My favourite videogames are Battle Block Theatre and Horizon. I'm always ready to prepare some Mexican food for my friends and flatmates, so you'll probably see me cooking with chilli on Instagram.

I decided to come to Lancaster because it's a perfect place to study. It's a cosy place where you can meet a lot of people from all around the world, and there are ducks! I've enjoyed the communities that I've been a part of since being here. The lecturers have been a big help, always there to help and encourage me to try new things. The university has everything you need in these difficult times too, so you'll feel safe and ready to start your studies. Btw, bring boots because the weather here is crazy (at least compared with Mexico). I fell in the mud, there's a hilarious photo of it on my Instagram. Let's take part in this adventure together!

If you want to follow me, here's where you can find me:

• Instagram: @Brenda_lanc
• Facebook: Brenda Limon

Chelsey

Hi everyone. I’m Chelsey, originally from Trinidad and Tobago. I am basically your average small island girl out in the great beyond. I’m a 4th year Business Economics (BSc.) student. I spent 12 incredible months at Network Rail, Manchester Piccadilly Station (Station Management) where I worked on various media projects.

To date, I have had zero regrets with my university choice. Lancaster University continues to provide me with tremendous support and opportunities for holistic development. I am excited to share my Lancaster experience with you as one of the Digital Content Ambassadors.

Over the past six years, my interest in photography, videography and content development peaked as I saw it necessary to capture every possible moment spent with family and friends. During my placement year, I was exposed to corporate communications which helped strengthen my understanding of the media world.

I also have experience in social media marketing as I have managed the social media pages for three organizations in my home country. Furthermore, I have volunteered with a non-profitable organization, National Youth Overcomers (T&T), as Media Personnel for the past two years.

It doesn’t take much for me to laugh. Life is full of opportunities and moments to be thankful. More than anything, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Above all, #LoveGod #LovePeople is what I live by!

Jamie

Hello everyone, my name is Jamie. I am 2nd-year law student from the county of Berkshire. I hope to one day be a solicitor working in London but for now, I am studying hard and enjoying my time at university.

When I am at home, I love spending time with my friends; going down to the pub and going on long bike rides through trails in the forest. London is just a short train ride away, so I love spending my time there; exploring the city, the food and the culture. I particularly enjoy going to nice bars and having cocktails with my friends, as well as eating both street, and restaurant food.

When I’m at Uni I like to go out with my friends, discovering new places to eat and drink in Lancaster. My favourite place to sit and drink coffee while working is brew and my favourite place to have a cocktail is Cornerhouse. One of my favourite activities to do is taking photos with my friends and taking photos of Lancaster’s beautiful scenery, such as Williamson Park and Lancaster Canal.

This is my second year as a DCA and I can’t wait to make content on my University experience. Last year I made a video about my Clearing experience but this year I hope to make plenty more videos and blogs.

You can check out my Instagram @jamieehunt

Maria

Hi, I’m Maria! I’m a second-year English Literature, Creative Writing and Practice student, in Cartmel College - and as you might have guessed, I love reading! I want nothing more than to be a published author, and I write short stories, novels and travel blogs in my spare time. I’m from Hertfordshire, near London, but I’ve absolutely fallen in love with the beautiful North-West of England (though I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the cold…). We’re so lucky to have the Lakes on our doorstep, and now that I’ve got my car at uni, I’m looking forward to exploring the local area and places further afield. I love travelling, too - like most people, I wasn’t able to go abroad this year, and I’m desperately hoping that I’ll be able to go in the near future! I went Interrailing in 2019 and can’t wait to explore more of Europe and the rest of the world. You can follow my travel Instagram here: @words_of_the_wanderer_.

In Lancaster, you’ll find me going out for dinner with my housemates, wandering through the streets in the early morning, and drinking lots of tea. I also love music and singing, so sorry if you hear me singing aloud in public! I mainly produce written articles, but I love photography too. I’m excited for another year of sharing my adventures in Lancaster and, although it’s definitely not the second year I expected, I hope you enjoy hearing about the different aspects of my life.

Naomi

Hi everyone! I am Naomi. I'm a first-year accounting and finance student and part of the beautiful Cartmel College.I'm known to be a friendly face to everyone, and I hope that with this role you will see me the same way!

I live in Birmingham (it isn't as bad as you may think), but I am originally from The Netherlands, born and raised. I'm half Dutch and half Nigerian, equally loving both cultural parts to me. Being Dutch also allows me to say I'm bilingual, not that many people here speak Dutch, but it's cool to say anyway.

Now I know accounting might seem a bit dull, but I promise I have a creative side too! I have been making YouTube videos since I was about 10 years old. It wasn't any great, high-quality production but I loved doing it. I recently started again excited to share my university journey and document it all. If you would like to watch some of my videos, you can find me here: YouTube channel

If you spot me on campus, you will most likely see me in my beloved sliders because comfort above anything, and I will most likely be on my way to spend my night in the library. I love how peaceful it is at night. If it happens to be daytime, I'm probably with friends or on my way to see them. When you do see me, don't be shy to come say hi! I love meeting new people and besides, I don't bite.

I hope this year I can give more of an insight to the real student life through videos and posts. If you would like to interact with me online, feel free to message me on Instagram: @naomioti_

See you soon!

Simran

Hi everyone, I’m Simran a second-year International Management student from in my opinion the best College, Grizedale College.

In my free time, I love to be creative hence why I wanted to be a digital content ambassador. This comes in many forms for me for example in my job as I’m a barista at Starbucks and in my hobbies as I love to sew, which came in handy as over lockdown I was able to sew many masks for vulnerable people. Another new lockdown activity for me was creating my TikTok where I have been able to gather a following and be creative by making fun content. I particularly look forward to being able to make some TikToks for the University. You can check out my TikTok here: @simranrayarel6

I particularly love fashion and again in lockdown I was able to focus on this as I started a fashion Instagram with my sister who’s a recent fashion graduate and on here, we share our daily outfits and inspiration. It’s called The Little Northerners and from this I’m sure you’ve gathered I am proudly from the North as I come from Manchester! You can check out my fashion account here: @thelittlenortherners

In Lancaster I love to go for walks around Williamson Park with my housemates and I’m a big foodie and coffee lover, so I also love visiting our many amazing brunch spots. I also love to visit new places and I’m very fortunate to have my car, therefore, I’ve been able to visit the many of Lancaster’s surrounding areas such as the Lakes and Morecambe and I again look forward to making some content on this.

If you’d like to keep up with me or have any questions feel free to reach out, here’s my personal Instagram: @simranrayarel

Tom

Hi, I’m Tom and I’m a fourth-year county college master's student. I study Natural Sciences, with a focus on ecology and conservation. The environment and the influence we have on it is one of the subject areas I’m most interested in. I’ve chosen to focus my final dissertation project on how the development of the power industry is likely to affect marine life in our local Morecambe bay.

Outside of my course I play in the University’s ultimate Frisbee club ‘The Fish’, which is surprisingly more intense than you would expect. For the second year running, I’m also the team’s general secretary, which involves keeping on top of kit orders and designing new merch for the team.

In my first year, I managed the LGBTQ+ society’s campaigns, helping to represent students across the university and provide a source of education on community issues. I went to represent Lancaster students at the NUS LGBTQ+ conference, bringing student views to the forefront of NUS policy for the next academic year.

I love drawing and taking photos, so the content I produce for the university is predominantly visual, the Instagram page or social media stories are where you’ll be able to find most of my projects. Although, you may see the occasional blog post or video as well, keep your eyes peeled!

This is my fourth year as an ambassador, and my goal is still the same, to represent the university in the welcoming and inclusive light that I’ve experienced as well as showing all of the opportunities available to students here.