Candidate for the position of Vice President (Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences)

JOHANNA KORHONEN (International Students Unite)

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Here are each of my campaign points explained in more detail:

I put this idea through in November 2016
I am currently campaigning for it with Academic Officer Grace Anderson
As result, we hope to install a free printer on both the Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses
Funds from Books Plus cards to be used for printing is also currently being discussed

Food in the canteen is often bland, the same every day, and expensive
The SU President Leigh Rooney is currently campaigning for this as part of the Increased Equality for Vegan Student policy.
I will continue with this by working to increase the options and cater for a variety of dietary requirements.
I will survey what students think of the food, what foods students would like to eat, and take this feedback into account.
I will propose a free cooking course for the canteen staff, which is currently being implemented in Cambridge University

Currently there are two separate websites where students can access information: the University website and Students’ Union website. While it is good to keep these separate, finding the required information can prove difficult.
I propose to create a platform, which brings this information together.
An online Magazine is currently being planned and started by Media Students, and this might be an excellent platform to share information between the Students, the Students' Union and the University.
Students’ Union has increased use of videos recently, which is brilliant, and I want to continue this, as well as increase the use of social media for updating what is going on in the SU and the University.

It can be difficult to integrate to a new culture and study environment, and even though there is support available, it may not be sufficient or visible enough.
I want to make the support more accessible and approachable so that anyone will feel welcome to seek help.
I will survey International Students about their experiences to make student-led improvements.
I will also want to make the Cambridge Campus International Society as successful as it already is in Chelmsford. I will work with Nanci (International Students Unite), who is running as the International Rep in Cambridge, to create a friendly, active and welcoming community.