Hello everyone! I’m Alexandra Silverton Lopez, an international student running for the VP of Welfare and Wellbeing position.

As mentioned, I am an international student who has been living in Scotland for 4 years. Like all students, I have gone through ups and downs throughout my degree and I believe that the COVID-19 situation has affected our mental health more than ever.

We come from a generation in which talking about mental health is seen as taboo, that is why during this pandemic I have realised that this has to change. I think everyone should have access to mental health support.

For this candidacy, I want to help everyone, whether you are tall, short, white, black, international, or part of the LGBTQ+ community. We all deserve it. I want you to find peace and harmony in your lifestyle so I propose to create wide accessibility for all students. I want all of you to feel secure to ask for help and get that help as soon as possible. I want to hear your voices and ideas. I will listen to each problem and seek an immediate solution. If you need financial help, I will look for help available for you. I want you to feel at home.

I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU BECAUSE WE ARE THE VOICE OF THE FUTURE.

Vote online at www.uwsunion.org.uk/vote from Monday 1st March until Thursday 4th March.