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Candidates
Tasha Bhojwani
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I hope ensuring a safe place for all society members, regardless of their background. I know university might be overwhelming, and this is why I would like to make members feel understood and well represented. I believe clubs and societies are really important at UCL to make each student feel well, and that collaborating will help us tackle all wellbeing concerns.
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Through my school years, I have lived in three different countries (France, Canada and the UK), and I have always considered myself part French, part Spanish and part Indian. I believe this unusual background helps me keep understand various opinions and cultural backgrounds as it has made very open minded. I consider myself as a good listener, and I am always delighted to help. This is why I believe I have the ability to understand and hold the role of a welfare representative.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
Always approachable, I would gladly help you with a very open mind. I am looking to ensure every member has a safe place at the university regardless of backgrounds or opinions. I believe all society members should be well represented and I am really hoping to help improve the system at UCL by discussing ideas and representing you in meetings.
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Yasmin M Farooqui Caliz
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
Ensuring that the UCL Action Against Homelessness Society fulfils its duty to the wider bloomsbury area community of homeless people.
As welfare officer it is important to ensure that everyone is fulfilling their role safely and cooperating as a team. I will be doing this by remaining actively involved in meetings.
I would also like to support the soup kitchen and potentially expand this through smaller community engagements in the Somers Town area.
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I have experience communicating in professional settings and volunteering (charities such as YMCA and small language schools) which makes me expedient and concise, so that people don't waste their time, which when balancing full time education (especially final year) is crucial so members feel adequately supported.
My passion for helping is shown in my experience volunteering with the IWGB Trade Union over the summer which although not related directly to homelessness does convey my ability to manage my time in light of the greater hardship experienced by others.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
This is an issue that is really close to my heart, I have been supported and done support work for homeless people, I really do think bringing this issue to light and allowing students to participate and help is crucial to have a more grounded UCL in general.
I will be bringing in enthusiasm and realism to the society and hope to engage with members actively, not only regarding the society but also the wider need to tackle the underlying issues that lead to homelessness.
I really know my stuff and I could really help make this society something really great.
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Maria L Perez Lara
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I hope to be someone who can help the members of the society to feel like they belong somewhere and that they are not alone in case they need anyone to listen.
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