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Election
Network committee members actively support Student Officers that convene their network, and assist with the over-all decision making processes within the network.
The Campaigns Rep will:
- Be responsible for the network’s campaigns
- Organise at least one campaign a year
You must be a student whose normal place of residence is outside of the UK to vote for this position.
Category
Candidates
Would love to take part in creating a welcoming community for the international student body here at UCL— as campaign representative, I aim to develop programs that respond to the needs of lesser-heard voices, by working closely with international student groups.
Previous leadership experience in various NSN society roles and RUMS badminton, as well as an enthusiasm for change.
I am standing because I recognise that there is more that can be done for the international student body here at UCL, and I believe many from this community share this view as well— in my capacity as Campaigns Representative I believe I am able to bring something to the table that will resonate with the plights of current international students.
I hope to make all international students at UCL feel that they are in a home away from home. I arrived late to the UK as an international student myself, and I was taken back by how the previous committee held introductory sessions even with two attendees, to make us feel included. I hope to initiate campaigns for everyone to envision the UK as a possible home. I hope to help them connect with more people, to make new friends and to feel that they do belong. I hope to convince all the international students who may be crying in their dorm about what they had back home, that they have us.
I plan to initiate more campaigns to allow for cultural exchanges, through fun stalls, competitions, arts and crafts, and debates. I hope to bring more common interests onto the table and whether through subtitles or dubbing, to help students feel their countries being represented and seen by everyone. I hope to bring about more campaign collaborations with different societies, to make all members and non-members flock to the events to experience all the fun and engaging plans the committee would come up with. I also plan to stretch the exchanges towards a more academic perspective as well.
I have never set foot abroad. The UK was the first country I set foot in besides my own country. I know first hand how intense the homesickness can get and in the first term of my university, I didn't realize the plethora of resources and activities I could access to be more at home. Working with campaigns, I hope to properly and efficiently attract all students towards all events to feel more included, more seen and more understood.
- Foster a Welcoming Community: Create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for international students through cultural events, mentorship programs, and social activities.
- Advocate for International Students: Represent the interests and concerns of international students to the university administration, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
- Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding: Organize events and initiatives that promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration among students from diverse backgrounds.
- Cross-Cultural Communication Skills: Volunteered for the Afghan Female Students Outreach program, providing remote teaching and mentorship, demonstrating effective communication across cultures.
- Leadership and Representation: Served as the Sports Representative and Student Representative for Politics, Sociology, and East European Studies at UCL, actively campaigning and representing peers.
- Event Coordination and Management: Coordinated events as a Chatham House Student Events Ambassador Volunteer, including large-scale forums with important politicians.
- Extensive Experience: Rich experience in supporting and advocating for international students, as well as organizing and managing events.
- Strong Communication Skills: Effective communicator with a track record of cross-cultural communication and public speaking.
- Commitment to Inclusivity: Dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all international students.
- Passion for Advocacy: Passionate about representing and advocating for the interests of international students, ensuring their voices are heard.