Brice Cheung

Vote for Brice that'd be nice

Election post

POC Network Welfare Officer

Status

Elected

What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?

At a very Chinese point in my life (by virtue of my Chinese ethnicity), I will effectively bring zen into the POC network - I hope to:

Identify POC-unique concerns - meeting POC students' welfare needs, be it emotional, academic, cultural, or financial
Promote greater collaboration - with Student Officers, SSWS, and other welfare networks, I hope to promote and encourage student access to culturally sensitive and competent structures
Create a safe space (more than the Meditation Room in the SC's basement) - facilitating transparent conversations to support our peers and build our community

What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?

My sixth-form years at a Hertfordshire college: in a predominantly Caucasian school, I know what it feels like to be the minority, I can bring:

Proven welfare experiences - as I am already a Welfare Rep (Societies), navigating union structures to coordinate welfare initiatives
A strong advocacy background - I am a Course Rep, and have been an International Student Rep / Student Council Advisor - I know how to translate concerns into actions to get visible results
My terminally online Instagram account - you can trust that I always show up, and respond to messages with concern and confidentiality

Please summarise why students should vote for you.

Here are the Brinciples™ (Brice Principles) that underpin my campaign:

I know that POC student welfare is never a one-size fit all
I strive for change with a track record to back it up
I will always prioritise supporting mental health, safe spaces, and cultural competence
~~_{Zen is gnarly}~~

Preferred pronouns

he/him

Tagline

Vote for Brice that'd be nice

UCL is celebrating its 200th birthday in 2026. What do you think UCL will look like in 200 years time?

I would like to believe that UCL becomes a truly inclusive institution. I hope to see (from whatever liminal space I end up in) a university that believes that DEI isn't simply a buzzword or a checkbox to tick. I hope to see POC students empowered, no longer finding the need to constantly advocate for equal visibility. I hope UCL will always be there to support all students - i.e., mental health, academic services, etc.

But until then? We highkey have to keep grindsetting and I hope to be part of that process that pushes UCL towards that future. 🙇🙇🙇

Endorsements

[email protected]