We're pleased to share examples of the wonderful people and groups in our community and how they make our student members feel proud to be part of Staffs.
Celebrating your campus heroes:
Here at Staffordshire University Students' Union, our vision is that every student will be Proud to be part of Staffs.
We're pleased to share examples of the wonderful people and groups in our community and how they make our student members feel proud. Each group or individual that receives a recognition submission is in with a chance of winning a We Are Staffs Award!
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Pokemon Society
Student led group | Activities & Games
Some proud students told us...
"I am proud to be in the Pokémon Society. I have never seen a group so motivated and supportive of each other's situations and aspirations, which also provides a sense of security to where all the members can feel welcome and safe to express themselves. This society benefits students by running very inclusive events to the point where it's often why a lot of the members I've seen have stayed motivated to attend and do well in university.
The committee is a great core of people who all bounce off each other's personalities and ideas really well, where it can reflect off the members to the point that they make sure to be the backbone, which keeps all members happy. Furthermore, the committee, despite being professional when the time calls for it, also feels like a group of friends at the same time. They know what to say and when to say it, heavy or light-hearted. These reasons and more are what cause students to keep showing up to weekly sessions, actively engaging along, and showing up to events despite some of them having long commutes.
On a personal note, this society has changed the way I view university as a whole in a more positive light. To the point where I get excited thinking about moving into 2nd year with the events only getting better and better. They've pushed me to be kinder and more generous; they've pushed me to be the best version of myself. I have nothing but gratitude for the Pokémon society I chose to be in, and they have my utmost respect from all angles, and I can't wait to see where the future leads them. I am proud of the people in there to the point where I never want to fail my degree if it means I see them less."
"An event that I believe is worth Event of the year is the Pokémon Society's evil team event. This is because this event, from start to end, was run flawlessly. Everyone participating was engaged; everyone wanted more. The event is still talked about to this day. In the event, students battled each other every week whilst also building up original characters and personas for their teams. Fostering not only a competition between all the members but also a collaborative project that even members who weren't participating could join, did join, and enjoyed."
"After spending my first year of university not attending any societies and not socialising much with other people, joining Pokemon Society this year has really helped me be more outgoing and has given me something to look forward to each week. Every member of the committee puts in so much effort to make everyone feel welcome, and the events they've put together have given me fond memories that I know I'll cherish long after I leave."
"The committee is a massive reason why the society is so fun to attend. They always make sure everybody feels welcome, and all of the events they host are incredibly fun and put together extremely well. It's abundantly clear how much thought every member of the committee puts into making Pokemon Society a place where everyone can enjoy themselves."
"This society has been a vital part of my university journey, helping me to open up and meet new people when I was nervous to even try and be social in my first year. The group actively supports one another and is incredibly accepting of any person. This has in turn positively affected my course, allowing my confidence to flourish within my placements."
"We have a sense of community that’s unparalleled, and it feels like a large 40+ person friend group. It isn’t just me that feels this way, either. Members have referred to Pokémon Society as “seeing my friends society” and say that their involvement in the group has greatly aided their adjustment into university life. Having that kind of impact on the members is precious to me. Our members are what make Pokémon Society really special. While the committee works extremely hard to make every social event enjoyable, the members are the ones who turn up weekly, are active in the discord server, engage in the activities and make the society the loving community that it is."
"The committee in the Pokémon Society are truly incredible with their wide range of niche interests within the Pokémon community that allows them to relate to every member on a much more personal level whilst also just being amazing human beings."
Thank you Pokemon Society for making a positive difference for students here at Staffs.
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