✨To: More Support for International Students✨
1. Increase Mandarin-speaking mental health professionals & SRC caseworkers.
2. More posts on Rednote (小红书) / WeChat.
3. Add WeChat/Alipay payment options for USU outlets.
4. Refurnish the international student lounge to be more vibrant and comfortable.
5. Lobby for concessionary Opal card acess for part time and international students, overseas-focused career fairs and re-open the international house.

✨To: Affordable, Yummy, and Vibrant Student Life✨
1. Cheaper, equitable tickets for USU events.
2. More paid gig opportunities for students at USU outlets.
3. More free meals/coffee/ fresh fruit during Exam weeks.
4. More culturally diverse cuisine options with better quality
5. Expand low-cost meal deals to all USU outlets (e.g., ABS six-dollar after-six meal deal).

✨To: Less Hassle for Societies✨
1. Simplify red tape and administrative procedures.
2. Expand C&S funding for diverse activities.
3. Easier C&S venue bookings (e.g., revues, performing arts rehearsals).
4. Promote C&S events on USU's official social media.

✨To: Visible Governance✨
1. Share Board Review Report on USU social media, monthly updates to student emails.

✨To: Oppression✨
1. Establish an independent committee to handle sexual misconduct reports.
2. Culturally appropriate counseling for international students facing abuse, harassment, or bullying

Providing vibrant ‘ campus life’is the responsibility of a board director. International students can also feel at home with the advocacy of a board director. USU Board is sponsored by the membership fee and revenue from on-campus outlets, and a director must be observant of what the students want and represent that directly by executing solutions through their budgetary powers. USU is the student body that oversees the USYD CEO to ensure students get what they deserve. A board director needs to be transparent, on top of things, and incredibly honest and communicative to the student body.

Passion is the key! The USU board director is representing thousands of students to make sure their voices are being heard so this commitment will take absolute priority in my life. As someone who has balanced various extra-curricular activities and academics, time management is something I am familiar with. I will schedule around USU Board, meetings and obligations to make sure I am carrying out matters effectively. I am also excited to bring my policies and what are the best for USU forward! I will reduce my workload as a casual debating coach/ other jobs to prioritize Board work.

To represent both students and the USU, I would prioritize open communication through surveys , ensuring student concerns are heard while maintaining transparency with the USU. Initiatives like affordable, diverse food options at USU outlets benefit students while supporting financial sustainability. Supporting Mandarin-speaking mental health professionals addresses student needs while improving overall campus wellbeing. Expanding funding for societies aligns with student interests, enhancing campus life and USU engagement. By aligning student-driven initiatives with USU goals, I’ll ensure solutions are feasible, impactful, and mutually beneficial, creating a thriving, inclusive, and financially sustainable student community.

One area I’d like to see improved is the support for international students within the USU. Expanding Mandarin-speaking mental health professionals, creating more accessible payment options like WeChat/Alipay at USU outlets, and refurnishing the international student lounge into a mental health and social hub would provide vital support. This would benefit international students by addressing cultural and language barriers, promoting inclusivity, and enhancing their sense of belonging on campus. In turn, this would increase international student engagement with USU activities, increase USU funding, fostering a stronger, more diverse community and improving retention and participation in USU services and events.