HeyU Issue 44 - 16 March 2016 | Page 5

speed meet LEXI Meet Lexi Richards – Meet-Up Leader What is your role at USQ? I’m a Meet Up Leader for POL1000 Government, Business and Society. Our aim is to cater to all students studying politics through sessions similar to tutoring. This involves helping students understand the critical concepts in political environments and deciphering the key messages in opinion pieces whilst maintaining an analytical mindset. What do you enjoy most about your role as a Meet-Up Leader? The lollies… I’m just kidding! The most enjoyable aspect of my role is helping students to better understand their course material and achieve higher marks. What do you like to do outside Meet-Up Sessions? I like to play netball, watch Netflix’s and I really enjoy reading! What would be your top tip for students What is your favourite mantra when is wanting to immerse themselves in comes to study? student life? ‘This too shall pass.’ In other words, when I would suggest getting involved in student times are tough study wise, things will get societies such as the USQ Law Society. better. Nothing lasts forever. SPEED MEET THE USQ TEAM