Emily is studying the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Marketing programme, specialising in media and communication studies. She is currently writing her bachelor\u2019s thesis and has been involved in the student union\u2019s largest student association event since 2024. SOFRE<\/a> (S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn's Associated Economists).
Emily reflects on her involvement in student life over the years.
\u2013 It started with me applying to the project team for S\u00d6FRE's 2024 orientation week by pure coincidence. A classmate who had become a project manager there encouraged me to apply, and I just thought \u2013 fine, I'll do it for your sake. Then it turned out to be the most fun I'd ever had.
S\u00d6FRE's orientation programme<\/strong> is for many an introduction to student life at S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University. It is a major event before the start of the term every autumn semester, and is entirely student-run. For two weeks in August, hundreds of new students are welcomed into student life by S\u00d6FRE's orientation mentors and head mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As her commitment to student life continued after the 2024 orientation week, Emily decided to apply for the S\u00d6FRE board. There, she became part of the marketing committee as its chairperson. \u2013 I'm really flattered. It feels great because you've put in an incredible amount of hard work; that you get a bit of recognition. But I wasn't at all prepared for it, I got a bit of a shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Well, just go for it. Just do it! I got involved in student societies when I hardly knew anyone, apart from my classmate. Student life gives you such a huge sense of community, and I notice that with the friends I have from university who not<\/em> has got involved. They come here, they do their thing, do their seminar assignment and then they go home. With student societies, your study time goes by so much faster, so don't waste that time being scared. Just go for it, basically. Read more about S\u00f6derS' awards here<\/a>.<\/em> You have voted, and we have listened. 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\u2013 It was both incredibly educational, but it was also incredibly difficult many times. I think the most important thing that I'm taking away with me is that hard work and graft is gonna pay out at the end of the day. If you do your thing, if you believe in yourself, if you dare to stand your ground and go that extra mile, it is you who will flourish in the end<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201dHow does it feel to be Community hero of the year 2025<\/em>?\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u201dWhat would you say to someone who is thinking about getting involved in community or voluntary work, but who might be feeling unsure or lacks the courage?\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Emily remains in S\u00d6FRE<\/strong>, but doesn't have quite as much responsibility as before. She is graduating this summer, but might stay on into the autumn to study further.
\u2013 We'll see what awaits after graduation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/soders.nu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/eldsjal.png?resize=934%2C1024&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCongratulations again Emily - Community Star of the Year 2025!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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