This Student Can: Meg Morley

I'm Meg, the current Students' Union Activities Officer (2021-22). I am a local student from Halifax studying Automotive & Motorsport Engineering, and I chose to stay at home and commute rather than move into student accommodation. However, I haven't let this stop me from getting involved as much as possible during my time here; I joined the engineering society in 2018 during my foundation year and was elected president in 2020. I have taken a year out of my studies to work as an officer. I will return next year to finish my final year with the hope of securing a place on a graduate scheme in 2023.

An update for you, I have now finished my degree. I took my own advice that I would give to students as an officer and used the careers service to help prepare for a job interview I had. It was beneficial, and I was successful; they liked my experience as an officer and trustee. I will start in September 2023 as a graduate project manager with Jacobs, a global engineering consultancy company in their energy, security & technology sectors.

Filmed February 2022, information correct at time of filming.

Meg looks at how her first three years at university helped her to grow and learn new skills.

Meg speaks about how family support has helped her throughout University.

Meg explores how long term health conditions and studying under pressure meant a change in her career path and University course choice.

Meg talks about her experience as a first year student with low confidence and how she has learned to believe in herself.

Meg tells us how she has drawn on her identity to succeed, being a woman in the male dominated engineering sector.

Meg Morley explains her current role as Huddersfield SU 2021/22 Activities Officer and what she is learning in the position.

Meg explains how she has got to where she is now by getting involved with activities at University, making connections and joining societies.

Meg offers advice to those starting out in a similar situation to her - never give up!