School of Social & Political Sciences Student Ambassadors
Meet our Student Ambassadors!
Our Student Ambassadors are current students from the School of Social & Political Sciences, studying across undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and research programmes.
They share authentic, first-hand experiences of academic and personal life at Glasgow through blogs, videos, and events, showing what it is really like to study with us. Their stories provide helpful tips, answer your questions, and inspire you to feel confident and ready to begin your own journey at the University of Glasgow School of Social & Political Sciences.
Discover what life is really like at the School of Social & Political Sciences from our ambassadors
Jernie Friesen
Jernie, from Canada, is currently pursuing the MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Making the season yours: How to embrace Christmas in a new place
Zhenyu Chen
Zhenyu Chen, from China, is currently pursuing the MSc Global Economy.
Laura Ortiz Ballarta
Laura, from Peru, is currently is studying the MSc International Relations.
Jordan Searle-Barnes
Jordan, from the UK, is currently studying the MSc City Planning.
Emily Williams
Emily, from the USA, is currently studying the MSc Sociology.
Aiden Sherman
Aiden, from the US, is studying the MSc Political Communication.
Giulia Mastrodonato
Giulia, from Italy, is currently studying the MSc Global Security.
Your ultimate guide to a joyful Christmas while studying abroad
Ellie Nicholls
Ellie, from the UK, is currently studying MSc City Planning and Real Estate Development.
Holly Sampson
Holly, from the UK, is currently studying the MSc Media, Communications, and International Journalism.
Ivan Vadzinskyi
Ivan, from Ukraine, is currently studying the MSc International Relations.
Alice Adler-Lombardi
Alice, from the USA, is currently studying the MSc Political Communication.
Liza Malcom
Liza, from the USA, is currently studying the MSc Global Health.
Yawen Luo
Yawen Luo, from China, is currently studying the MSc Digital Society
Anushka Sambhaji Patil
Anushka, from India, is currently studying the MSc International Relations.
Sahara Sheikh
Sahara, from Kenya, is currently studying the MSc International Relations.
Bruna Queiroz Carvalho
Bruna, from Brazil, is currently studying the MSc Political Communication.
Cara Singleton
Cara, from the UK, is currently studying the MSc Urban Analytics.
Rahab Shimuli
Rahab, from Kenya, is currently studying MSc Public Policy & Management.
Alys Beckley
Alys, from the UK, is currently studying the MSc Human Rights & International Politics.
Faith Samuel
Faith Samuel, from India, is currently studying the MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Sarah Penchyna
Sarah, from Mexico, is currently studying the MSc Media, Culture & Society.
Taralynn Bateman
Taralynn, from the USA, is currently studying the City Planning.
Get to know our past Student Ambassadors
Learn more about the Student Ambassador role
Applications to join our SPS Student Ambassador Team are currently closed but you can learn more about the role here.
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.