International Officer

Margarita Panteleli

Name, pronouns, officer role: Margarita Panteleli, She/Her, International Officer
 

Course: LLB/Maîtrise (Double diploma in English and French Law)
 

Hometown: Somewhere between Athens and Brussels
 

How do your best friends describe you? Apparently, I’m “delightfully odd” (a compliment, I think), reliable, creative, and always ready to help—someone who plans everything but still manages to be spontaneous. They also insisted I’m “smart as hell” and a great leader, though I suspect they’re biased.
 

What inspired you to become a PTO? I wanted to make sure international students feel seen, supported, and heard.
 

What can you offer students in your role? Support, guidance, and a friendly face who understands the international experience first-hand.
 

What is the most important change you want to make this year? I want to improve access to visa-related guidance and support for international students.
 

Hobbies and interests: Metal music, spontaneous DIY projects, and planning for every possible scenario—just in case.

Contact: su-international@le.ac.uk