Inside MidSoc at Surrey
Joining a society is a fantastic way of making new friends, expanding your network and enriching your Surrey experience. We asked Jaimi, the new Midwifery Society president, to share her insider info on what the society gets up to and why it’s a great idea to join.
Please tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Jaimi and I’m student midwife, about to enter my third year. I wanted to become a midwife as I have always had a passion for healthcare and I am all about women’s empowerment. I love spending time with friends and I’m a real homebody, constantly going home at every opportunity to see my family.
What is the Midwifery Society all about?
MidSoc is all about supporting our future generation of midwives to have the most amazing experience that they can have at Surrey. It's about blending all three years of cohorts to share stories, experiences and advice with one another, all while having a bit of fun at a social or Q&A. It's about bringing each other up during a challenging but incredibly rewarding time.
What does your role as president involve? What are you most looking forward to next year?
The role of the president is to oversee what goes on in the society. It is to be a friendly face at University or out in placement. It’s important to be approachable, so the society members feel comfortable to ask questions or just stop for a chat. Being the president means coming up with new ideas to keep people interested and being able to speak in front of crowds.
I am most looking forward to keeping MidSoc fresh and interesting for the current cohorts and the new students joining in September, which means coming up with new ideas and holding events that the society has not held before.
Joining MidSoc provides students with another family and a safe place they can always come to for support.
Why should students join MidSoc?
Midwifery students should join MidSoc as it can provide an escape from the busy life of being a student midwife. We can help with issues that students are struggling with whether that’s in placement of if they just need someone to talk to. Joining MidSoc provides students with another family and a safe place they can always come to for support.
What’s the most interesting or exciting event that MidSoc has been involved in recently or that’s coming up?
Recently, we held the annual MidSoc conference, which was a huge success. We invite external speakers to come in and give talks to all the midwifery cohorts across the three years. It means a day free from placement and is all about collaboration.
As the new society committee, we have lots of fun ideas planned for 2026 and exciting plans for next year’s conference!
To find out more about MidSoc, follow them on Instagram at @uosmidsoc or visit their Union page.