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As a Moroccan who has lived in the UK for a while with the yearly commitment of visiting family abroad, I’ve come to appreciate the immense value of community, especially one that honours and remembers to celebrate the importance of shared cultures, languages, histories and identity. I found a strong sense of belonging within the Arab and North African society - from which friendships and connections have arisen. It is this very feeling of welcome and the rejection of alienation or loss of identity that I would strive to strengthen as President of UCL’s Arab and North African Society.
If elected, I would:
- Seek to enhance cultural events to build a strong community and utilise an already-present link with other university Arab Society committees to expand social events.
- Seek to educate, academically and otherwise. This includes arabic language teaching, mentoring, networking, speaker panels on Arab & North African culture, history, politics, society and identity alongside fun society discussions and debates.
- As for giving back, a mix of local work and international charity work would be perfect in uplifting those at campus and beyond: I would love to take an initiative in this endeavour, especially for pressing matters such as Palestine, Syria and Sudan.
I am passionate about amplifying the experiences available to university students much like me. I strongly hold that I can represent the society well and be a strong leader in the Committee and society at large.
Marhabaaa! I am standing for this society specially for the position of Event Planner because, as a Palestinian student, I want to meet new Arab students and get to know them. When I attended an Arab Society event, I had the chance to meet many people, and it was a really fun experience. This made me interested in joining the society not only as a student who attend but also as a member. Also, the subjects I’m studying are not too demanding, and I have enough time to manage other commitments and contribute to the society.
Having served as both a Social Media Fresher’s Rep last year and Events Officer this year, I have gained firsthand experience in navigating different aspects of the society. From expanding our presence to organizing highly anticipated events, I have been dedicated to fostering the society’s growth. As President, I want to build on this momentum—leading with vision and dedication to strengthen UCL Arab and North African Society’s impact within the community while continuing to deliver high-quality, enjoyable events.
Last year, the society launched its first Careers Week, securing sponsors like Clifford Chance to provide invaluable insights to students. I am committed to maintaining and expanding such initiatives, ensuring that UCL Arab and NA Soc continues to offer enriching cultural, social, and professional opportunities for its members.
Coming from a less diverse school setting before joining UCL, this society has given me a deep sense of belonging. As President, I would strive to create that same welcoming and empowering space for others, making sure every member feels represented and valued.