I want to make way for a USU that is more accessible, inclusive, and beneficial for all students, especially international students who face challenges in employment, transport, affordability, and social interaction. If that sounds good, then make sure you Make Way for Michelle!

Make Way for Affordable & Diverse Food Options
Cheaper, Wider food options (including a $10 meal deal)
USU Happy Hour: Off-peak meal discounts
Revitalise Manning Bar and Manning Food Court
More food trucks during finals to reduce queues
Serve 3 meals daily during finals
Extend ABS cafe hours during peak/exam periods

Make Way for International Student Support
USU International Student Job Portal
Advocate for International students Concession card
Visa & Career Readiness Workshop
Revitalise ISL with free boardgames, Mahjong, and Chess
USU Cultural Corner

Make Way for Student Well-being
Campus shuttle bus expansion
Luggage storage on campus
Photo booths on campus
Special birthday perks for USU members

Make Way for C&S
Promote more diverse cultural events on social medias
C&S Equipment Library
Increased funding for C&S
More training for club executives
Improve consultation between USU and clubs

The USU Board Director is responsible for reflecting student opinion and ensuring that USU continues to offer programs and activities that benefit students. This includes being friendly, taking consideration to students’ concerns, and bringing their feedback to the board. Board Directors are also responsible for governance, long-term planning, and making important decisions that affect campus life. It’s about making meaningful change, being transparent as well as working closely with the USU team to ensure the group is inclusive and continually improving.

I've always been good at time management and being organised, even when balancing study and extracurricular activities. If elected, I would prioritise my Board responsibilities and organise my timetable to ensure that I have enough time for my position. I understand that this is a significant commitment, but I am very passionate about improving student life and willing to put in the effort!

The main goal of USU is to serve students, hence what is best for students corresponds with what is best for USU. Being open, accessible, and transparent about the motivations behind decisions can help maintain trust between USU and students. I’ll prioritise continuous and honest communication with students to ensure they always feel heard and respected. This allows me to effectively represent students interests while also ensuring the divisions support the USU in the long term.

I would really like to see improvements made to the way USU promotes international students about its activities and services. Many students miss out on the many great activities that USU offers because they are unaware of what is going on or where to access the information. This might be due to language barriers or a lack of knowledge with how things work here. I want to help make USU promotions more accessible, transparent, and noticeable by improving outreach and student-focused content. This would make more students feel involved and increase overall engagement at the USU.