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Kavita Shah, 27, is a Natural Health (North Finchley) Nutritionist, having studied BSc Nutrition at University of Nottingham and MSc Nutrition at King’s College London. She has been involved in a range of voluntary work within Harrow. Let’s hear what Kavita says about her voluntary work. Interview with Kavita Shah Harrow Heroes Award How did you get involved in volunteer work? While looking for work in 2010, I contacted the Nutritionist who works for the NHS Harrow Public Health team and she got me involved in the work that they do which involves helping to set up and run Cook & Eat sessions and Healthy Eating Workshops, providing nutritional support for families and providing staff training within the 16 Children’s Centres in Harrow. What has been the best bit about working at Children’s Centres in Harrow? Being able to make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing. Meeting new people and working with children. How did it feel to win the 2012 Harrow Heroes Award? I didn’t even know I had been nominated for the award so when I received the invite to the awards ceremony I was quite surprised. I felt very pleased and honoured to have won the award and I think it is fantastic that volunteers are shown appreciation with such awards. How can someone get involved in the volunteer work you do? They can contact me directly (you can provide my email address kavita-shah@hotmail.co.uk) or they can contact Lauren Hayes- Public Health Officer NHS Harrow (lauren.hayes@harrow.gov.uk) What advise / tips / guidance would you give to people to help understand the importance of healthy eating? Everything in moderation! Try and eat fruit and vegetables raw, as cooking / heating foods destroys many of their vital nutrients. Avoid eating deep fried foods which contain saturated fat as this type of fat increases the cholesterol in our blood and high levels of blood cholesterol increase our risk of heart disease and stroke. Exercise is also very important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As little as 20 minutes of walking a day can have benefits to your health. What would you like to see happen with regards to the Children’s Centres in Harrow? i.e. what additional resources / support is required? Additional funding to help staff set up cooking/ healthy eating workshops is always required. What would you like to see happen in terms of health and wellbeing within the Oshwal community? A reduction in type 2 diabetes which is very common in the Oshwal Community. Also for the community to understand the importance of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, as in the long term this can lead to a variety of other health complications. Tell us about your experience If you or someone you know does voluntary work outside of our community, we would like to hear from you. Email us at oshwalnews@oshwal.org. Oshwal Youth Magazine of O.A.U.K. 6 June 2013 Edition
Life at City University Article by Aarti Rumeet Shah U niversity life has proven to be one of the most enjoyable times of my life. I’m a firm believer of pursuing things in life which you enjoy and help you grow as a person - this was one of the key reasons why I chose to study Mathematics. Why did I choose City? I knew that whatever I decided to do, that my parents and family would always be there to guide and support me. I was recommended City by both family and friends who had studied there. I also attended a few Open Days, both general and mathematical ones, to gain a better insight of the university. Aside from my choice of degree, one of the other aspects of City I had researched was what different activities the university had to offer. After speaking to a few current students at the Open Days, I decided that this was one university I definitely wanted to apply to. Student life at City City University offers a range of courses, from Business, Engineering, Law, Management and Mathematics through to the medical related degrees such as Midwifery and Optometry. Each course varies from the next, so it is goes without saying that you should to do a bit of research before you apply for your chosen course. Speaking to current students during the University’s Open Days is useful. This will give you an insight into what it would be like to study your course at City. Being in the heart of London, means that students are close to the capital’s leading financial, legal, media and medical institutions. Both professionally and personally, you will have the opportunity to benefit from all that London has to offer. There are numerous opportunities for volunteering at City, a great way to help others, while developing your skills for your future career. In my second year, I became a student ambassador for the University. This involved engaging with young people and employers in the local community – this is great for personal development and a bonus for your CV! Unlike many other universities, for many of its’ degree courses, City University offers its’ students Sandwich courses, where students get the opportunity after their second year, to work for a year in an industry relating to their degree. I saw this as a great opportunity to use everything I had learnt from my degree and apply it to the real world. My year in industry was fantastic. Aside from the gruelling hours and the immense workload, I found I was able to incorporate my degree into my daily life. The experience was invaluable, and I am glad that I did not let this opportunity pass me by. Work experience is key, for whatever your chosen field - it puts you one step ahead of many other applicants who may not have the required experience, and may even secure you the job! Sport at City If you enjoy a particular sport, you can join one of the many sports teams at City. Many of the sports teams compete in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and London University Sports League (LUSL), and they also compete against teams from other universities on Wednesday afternoons. As well as playing a sport you love, you also have the opportunity to meet many different people! Societies and Clubs at City City University not only offers the academic side, but also offers a diverse range of extracurricular clubs and societies you may join in; covering a wide range of social, academic, political, sporting and cultural interests. Attending Freshers’ events in the first two weeks of university is a definite must. This will give you the chance to interact with other students and is an opportunity to make new friends, as well as joining different societies. City’s Careers and Skills Development Service The Career and Skills Development Service is great at City. It regularly hosts panel events, giving students the chance to investigate the career options available to them. Each event consists of a series of talks followed by a networking reception with employers and recent graduates. From going to school...to attending university – what was it like? The first few weeks can be daunting. I found that the hardest thing to adjust to was the atmosphere of university life. The working environment is totally different! There is plenty of freedom, and it is your personal responsibility that your work is completed and submitted on time. You may find the transition to university life particularly difficult, but remember that you are not alone - majority of the other students on your course will be in the same boat! ...Before you know it, you’ll be asking yourself what all the worrying was all about! Key Point: Go to the open days. Speak to the students. Who knows? City might just be the perfect university for you! Oshwal Youth Magazine of O.A.U.K. 7 June 2013 Edition
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