Hi there!

Congratulations on considering running for SU President.  I hope after reading about my experiences, you will make the decision to put yourself forward to be the next Students' Union President.

Being SU President is an amazing, unique experience, there is nothing else like it!  I have had so many amazing experiences whilst representing the student body of over 11,000 on and off campus students on many University committees and at many conferences and events, for example:-

• A Governor on the University of Greater Manchester Board of Governors.
• A member of the International Student Operations Group
• A member of the University Senate.
• A Students' Union Trustee
• A Delegate at the NUS Lead and Change Conference
• A member of the GMSP (Greater Manchester Student Partnership) 
• Attended the Houses of Parliament with 100 other SU Officers from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for the NUS National Lobby day, where we successfully advocated for new legislation that will protect students from being pressured into signing leases too early in the academic year.  Landlords will also be prohibited from charging more than one month's rent in advance.
• Attended a session as the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Switzerland.
• Organised the Women In Leadership Conference at the University of Greater Manchester.

I also collaborated with key University senior managers at the University to bring positive change to students' lives.

You will get all the support and encouragement you need from SU staff and from staff at the University, including the Vice Chancellor.

Having all these experiences and opportunities has helped me to develop so many skills that I will use in my future life - inside and outside of the workplace.  My CV is packed with achievements from my time as President, which will certainly give me the edge when I look for employment.

My advice to you is to go for it, don't be afraid.  It's a challenge, but you learn so much about yourself and what you can do.  Start your journey as SU President and make an impact on the student experience.