International Students' Officer

The International Students’ Officers represent 20% of the student population. They hold drop ins, support international events and ensure that international students get the fairest deal while studying at York. They lead the International Students’ Association (ISA), a student network which enables cultural exchange, addresses welfare issues and fosters a welcoming community for international students at York.

The Candidates

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Maz and Maryam

(she/her & she/her)
“Ensuring smooth sailing for overseas students!”
  • Implementing measures to ensure adequate representation and inclusion of global students within the university
  • UoY International Students’ Handbook to facilitate an easy transition into York
  • Building an interactive community for international students through social events
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Alondra Falcon

“I strive to provide resources and opportunities for them to thrive academically and culturally.”
  • I’ll help the university serve international students. I will build community among international students through events, activities, and programmes that promote cross-cultural understanding and friendship.
  • Integration: I’ll help international students integrate into the university and study abroad.
  • Communication: I’ll explain university policies and meet international students’ needs.
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Moesha Snoek

(she/her)
2nd Year | History
“I’m Moesha, from the Netherlands. And I’m running to be your international rep for YUSU!”

Bring back ISA (International student association), #YorkIsGlobal week, cross college and intersociety socials

What made you decide to run?

Maz and Maryam: No response received.
Alondra Falcon: No response received.
Moesha Snoek: As an international student myself, I'm care about the situation of international students in York. Seeing that the international studentbody was quite fractured, it made me realize that there is a lot that can be done for us as a group and I would love to be that person.

Why do you think you're the best person for the job?

Maz and Maryam: No response received.
Alondra Falcon: No response received.
Moesha Snoek: I can not say for certain that I will be the best person, but I hope to be a person that will work hard to be there for international students and will make sure that the international students are better heard within the university. My experience with the college committee will definityly help.

International students are faced with a tougher transition period into university. How are you going to ensure that international students are prepared and well-represented across university life?

Maz and Maryam: No response received.
Alondra Falcon: No response received.
Moesha Snoek: I'm hoping that i could work together with the international student service to make a welcome to york guide, where the information on the university website is put more compact and try to organise some wider socials on the campus throughout the first term. As well as really talking to lots of international students to get there opinion on stuff.

What should the University’s next merch line be?

Maz and Maryam: No response received.
Alondra Falcon: No response received.
Moesha Snoek: I feel a lunchbox set should be really cool, but i don't really know what they have so i cant say for sure that it doesnt exsist already. But like a lunchbox set with fork, knife, spoon, bottle, termothing, ect.