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Candidate for the position of Vice-President Welfare & Community

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Emily Jess

Dear voter,

I am running for Vice-President of Welfare and Community because I know how challenging university can be and when searching for support you may not always see it. I’m here to help you find it.  

  • SUBU offers a wide range of student services and advise, but in 2021 there was a reduced student engagement with SUBU due to lack of awareness. To tackle this, I propose increased promotion of student services so more students can benefit from them. 
  • I will advocate for a higher SUBU presence on Lansdowne campus, so services are equally available to the 4400 students that study there and 5750 students that live there.

  • I will endorse the continuation of SUBUs focus to make BU an inclusive, diverse, and ethical community that is accessible and welcoming to all.

  • Students should feel comfortable and appreciated in all areas of SUBU and the university, to achieve this student wellbeing, mental health and inclusivity will be utmost priority.

I have previous experience within SUBU from being a student rep for my course (Sociology and social Anthropology) in 2020/2021. This allowed me to further my communication skills by representing my fellow course mates on a number of different levels including welfare and community issues.

Furthermore, coming from a social science background I have a tailored set of social skills and subject knowledge that would benefit my role of Welfare and Community FTO.

I am a fair, understanding, and open-minded person but am also determined and strong willed. I am not afraid of obstacles or challenges and if I am elected will be persistent in fighting for the change you want to see!

Vote now for Emily Jess!