Hi, I’m Salman, starting as a hall senior this year! I am originally from Wolverhampton, UK and am in my third year of materials science and engineering. I became a hall senior because I really enjoyed living in Southside and was inspired by my own hall seniors, who were so helpful and friendly in my first year. My advice for new freshers would be to take as much advantage of living in this part of London as possible! Go for lunch in Queensway or a pedalo boat in Hyde Park; there’s really an unlimited number of things to do. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions about anything at all, moving away can be a nerve-wracking experience but hopefully a fun one!

Hi everyone! 😀 I’m Melita, a second-year Chemistry student at Imperial College. I love traveling, hiking, climbing and anything adventurous, so feel free to send me a message if you all want to plan any exciting trips or activities! My advice to freshers is to make the most of your first year—get involved in as many things as you can, make new friends, and don’t stress too much. Enjoy the experience!

Hi everyone! I’m Sarah, and I’m a fourth year student in Chemical Engineering. I’m originally from Canada, but have lived in London for nearly seven years now. I’ve also lived in The Netherlands and Singapore, so I know what it’s like moving to a new place – feel free to reach out if you want to chat! One of my favourite activities is exploring London – it has such an abundance of history, art, music, parks, and museums, so you can always find something new! This is my first year as a Hall Senior (and my last year at Imperial), so I am excited to join the team at Wilson to make this year a fun and memorable experience for freshers!

Hello guys, I am Matthew, welcome to Imperial and I am pleased to welcome you to Wilson house for your first year accommodation. I am Chinese and I am entering my final year of study under the molecular physics specialisation. I love swimming, bodybuilding and anything related to physical and inorganic chemistry. I am also the careers officer for the Chinese Scholars and Students association and you will find me a lot in White City. It would be rough trying to find your place at the start of university, but I suggest you come to the different activities organised by the Hall Senior and wardening team, to get to know your peers. Everything will work out for the best and I am looking forward to welcoming you for freshers’ fortnight.

Hey everyone <3

I am Stef and I am so excited to be your Hall Senior this year!

In my free time I love going on walks, exploring the city and seeing my friends. During my time at Imperial, I have also gotten very involved with the student’s Union which has been an amazing experience. In addition to working at the Union, I am this year’s Welfare RCSU rep, representing students from the whole Faculty of Natural Sciences. Last year I was the Vice President (Activities) for RCSU which was an incredible experience. 

My advice would be: take advantage of all the amazing opportunities you are surrounded by at Imperial! Make friends, join societies to try new things, explore London and (try to) enjoy your course. Also, Aldi is such a life saver. 

I am always around for a chat or any advice you may need! Please do reach out <3.

Hi, I’m Chan, and I’m a 3rd year undergraduate studying Biological Sciences. Massive congratulations and welcome to Imperial! I’m excited to be your hall senior at Wilson this year. I’m originally from China, but have been living in Australia since I was young, and moved to London for university. I lived in Wilson during first and second year as well, so feel free to ask me anything about the hall or our events. I have a huge range of interests and hobbies (E.g., I like drawing and painting, and playing the piano), and have tried out many activities and societies at university. My advice for first years is to try out as many things as possible (while balancing the academic workload of course, don’t stress yourself out with too many commitments). There are so many exciting opportunities at Imperial, so make the most out of it – you could meet some really interesting people, or discover a new hobby that you love. Happy to have a chat about anything, and looking forward to a great year ahead!

 Hey! I’m a Victoria, aka an artsy, green-living, sustainability-loving Armeno-Germanically multicultural homo sapien. I’m also a second-year medic and, despite all appearances, unfortunately unable to diagnose your multifarious ailments as yet. However, you can come and find the smiley personage in the corresponding profile pic in 54301 if you ever need anything else. I love making things (‘things’ to be interpreted in the broadest sense of the word), swimming, reading, listening to music 25 hours a day and, I’m sure, a few other things essential to my existence which fail me at present. Now for what I hope you will deem worthy advice. Take in every second of it; when and if the work piles up, try not to forget what a diverse and beautiful place you are experiencing- whether that be London, Imperial, your friends, Wilson or this period of your life. And here’s a few quick-fire tips for free… It’s possible not to live off takeout (I believe in you!). Aldi is only 15 mins away on foot and will secure you some of the cheaper food in London. Open a Santander Student bank account for a free 4-year Railcard and… Get yourself a D lock if you are riding a bike (you might just save its life). 🌴🌺🌿

Hellooo! My name’s Sophie, I’m a British student who is happy to attempt to speak to you in Spanish, French or Danish because languages are COOL. I’m equally obsessed with books, theatre, good food and castles, and will definitely either mention “the West End” or “DramSoc” in a conversation with you. If you need advice or just someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to contact me in any way (telepathy, spray-painted murals, Morse code, etc.,) – I’m not perfect but I do know several excellent recipes, how to navigate university life, how to get rid of imposter syndrome, many Shakesperian quotes and the location of the nearest Waterstones (the best and biggest bookshop chain in the UK). And ALWAYS remember that you are enough just the way you are. 🥳

Hi everyone 🙂 My name is Eren and I’m just about to commence my second year at Imperial. I initially struggled to make friends at university, but now am part of a wonderful, close-knit group – do not hesitate to ask for advice and support in meeting new people. I was not in Wilson in my first year, but it feels much like home already with the amount of time I’ve spent hanging here with my pals.

I love learning languages (doing Spanish level 4 as my ancillary and dabbling in Portuguese and Italian) and seeing new places (hence why I absolutely adore London life – so much to see! Ask me if you ever need recs for free or low-cost adventures) but my real passion is cooking. Take advantage of the fact you will not pay your own utility bills and let your culinary skills flourish. More often than not I will offer you food if you enter my vicinity (this is a threat).

Final thoughts? Be sure to get an 18+ Oyster as quickly as possible and, as I will constantly remind you through the year, do not ever think twice about knocking on my door or otherwise reach out to me. In my hall last year I never ever met my hall senior and I wouldn’t wish an experience like this on any of you.

See you soon 🙂

Hi my name is James, I am a second-year maths student, having stayed in Woodward halls as a fresher, this will be my first time at Wilson as well. I like running and swimming in my spare time, I am also passionate about languages and am learning Spanish right now. I look forward to meeting you guys and hope we have a great year ahead.

Hello everyone, I’m Christia (2^nd year studying biomedical engineering) and I’m so excited to be your hall senior! I love art (specifically oil painting) and playing basketball. I’m also obsessed with reading (used to be romance books, now leaning towards thriller / mystery). I wouldn’t say rock is my favourite music genre, but I’m somehow a huge fan of Måneskin. Enough about me, here’s some advice for you: join a large selection of societies / clubs at the start of the year then narrow them down depending on your timetable and what you liked best. Go to all the events hosted by your departments so you don’t miss out on opportunities for making new friends and try to have some older year friends, as they may give you useful advice in the future. Also you should meal prep! Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need anything or just want to talk!

Hi everyone! Welcome to Wilson and Imperial! I’m Angie, and I’m excited to be your hall senior this year! I’m a third-year biomedical engineering student from Taiwan. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching anime, and exploring new foods. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all! :))

Hi, my name is Max. Come to me if you need music recommendations (and other things I guess). I like playing guitar/bass, woodworking, and pretending I know what I’m talking about. You have luckily secured the best accommodation at Imperial, so rest easy knowing that you are living in a cool area with a gorgeous commute through Hyde Park. Your first year is only worth 7.5% of your degree, so try to focus more on other aspects of uni life and making the most of living in central London! I love going to small gigs and will happily let you know cool places to look out for.

Hey! Welcome to Wilson. My name is Basit and I’m currently studying Mechanical Engineering. I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time here at Wilson, at Imperial and in London at large if you’re new here. There’s lots of fun to be had, great memories to be made and work to be done. The transition to university, living on your own or moving to a big city can be somewhat daunting and takes some getting used to; fear not however, as time passes you will figure it all out! If you ever need any advice from study tips to making deals with Satan, please do not hesitate to speak to me: I am always up for a chit-chat especially if it involves bestowing my infinite wisdom upon others. I’m an avid theatre goer and performer being an active member of both the DramSoc and Musical Theatre society. I enjoy exploring different genres of music and hiking. I have a wide range of interests and like reading about everything from literature to philosophy, psychology, and health among other pursuits. If you ever need someone to hang with, need some advice or just want to talk, feel free to drop by my room or send me a message.

Hey, I’m Lewis and I’m going into my final year here at Imperial. In my spare time, I enjoy keeping active and spending time in nature (e.g. gym, hiking, swimming, running) and also just exploring new areas – of which there is so much in London! I’m also looking to start my PPL with the Imperial Pilot’s club this year. My advice in a nutshell: work hard and play hard; the workload can be intense and the content is challenging, but if you keep on top of it, you can have an amazing time here. Also, link your railcard to your Oyster card 🙂

Hello everyone! I’m Mathilde and I am so excited to be one of your Hall Seniors this year. I’m French and have learned Spanish for quite a few years now so it’s fair to say I enjoy languages. In my spare time, I play the violin (going on my 16th year) and do some latin and ballroom dancing and I really like playing board games too. I also love to cycle around London to discover new areas (even though I have lived in this city my whole life!). Also, I am slightly obsessed with Jane Austen. Anyways…I hope you have the very best year at Wilson and take advantage of all the opportunities!

Hey, I’m Marketa, welcome to Imperial and be glad that you got Wilson as your first-year accommodation:) I’m from Czech Republic and I’m coming back to Wilson House, continuing my study of Biology under the Ecology strain. I love hiking, bouldering and playing guitar. I’m Secretary of Czech and Slovak society, but you’ll also see me working behind the Union bar. My advice is to not be too stressed out if you don’t find “your people” straight away, there’s plenty of opportunities throughout the year (lectures, events, or even your own kitchen). Everyone’s new and going through the same struggles, so be patient, it works out in the end. I’m looking forward to being your hall senior!

Hi, I’m Tushar, a 4th-year medical student ofand your hall senior! I love cooking, exploring everything London has to offer, and playing cricket in my downtime. Moving into uni can feel a bit overwhelming, but my tip is to make your space feel like home as soon as possible. Unpack early, add some personal touches, and don’t hesitate to ask for help!

Hi, it’s Prerana! I’m looking forward to welcoming you all to Wilson and uni. I love art and nature; great if you do too, because Hyde Park is just around the corner and there is so much to explore. I am also a classical Bharatanatyam dancer, and I had the opportunity to perform in one of our Imperial shows. My advice is to first unpack and get yourself organised asap; don’t leave it too long. And apart from getting used to studying, explore your hobbies, find new ones; whatever they may be, there will be opportunities for you to engage in them. Don’t stress too much; take it easy and enjoy.