Xiaohongshu
Nominations: Nominations closed
Voting: Voting scheduled
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 Representative will:
- Be responsible for the network’s campaigns
- Organise at least one campaign a year
To vote for this position you must be a student whose normal place of residence is outside of the UK.
Category
Candidates
If elected, I hope to help international students feel that they truly belong at UCL, not only academically but socially as well. I want to address these challenges not as individual problems, but as structural ones. I would begin by listening to student experiences and identifying where support is missing, then work with the Students’ Union and relevant UCL bodies to advocate for practical solutions that create clearer entry points into communities. My goal is to deliver tangible, lasting improvements that help students feel supported, confident, and genuinely included.
As a Politics and International Relations student, UCL has trained me to analyse institutions, understand power structures, and turn complex issues into practical solutions. I bring strategic thinking, persuasive communication, and the ability to organise collective action. Through leadership experience in student council, debate, and proposal competitions, I have represented student voices and helped translate ideas into real outcomes. I am organised, confident, and committed to delivering effective and constructive campaigns.
Vote for me if you want a representative who listens carefully, thinks strategically, and delivers practical results. I will approach international student concerns not as isolated complaints but as structural challenges that deserve thoughtful solutions. I am committed to turning real student experiences into clear action and measurable progress. If you want focus, accountability, and tangible outcomes rather than empty promises, I would be proud to represent you.
My PhD project focuses on how higher education institutions can better support international students. Through this role, I hope to immerse myself in a diverse international student network in order to develop a deeper, up-to-date understanding of international students’ needs and experiences in the 2020s. By engaging closely with students from a wide range of backgrounds, I aim to ensure that these under-researched issues are reflected in the network’s campaigns and advocacy work, while also allowing insights gained from campaign work to meaningfully inform and strengthen my PhD research.
As an international student who has completed two postgraduate degrees in the UK and is now pursuing a PhD, I bring lived experience and academic insight. I also have professional experience as an English teacher and work sensitively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. For the past two years, I have worked as a Peer Supporter at IOE, offering one-to-one meetings with students who are struggling with their studies or personal circumstances. Together, these experiences have developed my skills in empathetic listening, advocacy, and inclusive communication.
- Extensive experience as an international student in the UK: Having completed two postgraduate degrees—both awarded with distinction—and now pursuing a PhD, I have first-hand experience as an international student.
- Proven skills in engaging with international students: I have developed strong abilities to communicate with students from diverse backgrounds, listen to their concerns, and ensure their perspectives are represented.
- Natural alignment with my PhD research: This role will provide the opportunity to translate real student experiences into meaningful campaigns and my research.