Hi! I’m Scarlett, a second-year biochemist, and I’m thrilled to be running for Working Class Officer. Hailing from a working-class background, my time at Imperial has been challenging, facing the cost-of-living crisis and imposter syndrome. While I relied on widening participation schemes to support my entry into higher education, I’ve found a lack of similar support since joining Imperial. If elected, I’m committed to changing this.
My role as co-founder and president of the Neurodiversity Society has equipped me with experience that translates to the responsibilities of Working Class Officer. Serving on the Working Class Network committee as Campaigns Officer has provided me with insights and ideas I’m eager to implement into the role.
If elected, I aim to:
- Enhance support for low-income students seeking private accommodation by incorporating real-life student experiences into existing support measures.
- Campaign for increased financial support for postgraduate students to enable more working-class students to enter postgraduate education.
- Review the social media presence of the Working Class Network and establish a WhatsApp community to foster better connections between working-class and first-generation students.
- Raise the profile of working-class and first-generation students within departments by through regular networking opportunities.
- Organise social events addressing common experiences among working-class and first-generation students including imposter syndrome and financial difficulties.
- Continue the initiatives of the Working Class Network to reduce food prices on campus.
Thank you for considering me for the role of Working Class Officer. Together, let’s work towards a more supportive environment for working-class and first-generation students at Imperial.