People see opportunity. They don’t see the pressure behind it. The visa emails, the currency calculations, the quiet effort to sound confident in another language. I know this because I live it. I will represent international students with honesty, clarity and real action.
Hi, I’m Huyen Tran. I’m from Vietnam.
When people hear “international student”, they think opportunity. They don’t see the pressure behind it.
- They don’t see you refreshing your inbox because of a visa email.
- They don’t see you calculating rent in pounds and thinking in another currency.
- They don’t see how hard you work to sound confident in seminars when English is not your first language.
- They don’t see the responsibility you carry because your family sacrificed for you to be here.
I know this because I live it.
And I know many of you do too.
Sometimes the hardest part is not the coursework. It’s the constant adjustment. New academic rules. New expectations. New culture. New social codes. And you’re expected to perform as if none of that affects you.
International students are resilient. But resilience does not mean we do not need support.
If elected, I will focus on three things:
Clear communication
Visa processes, fee deadlines and university policies should not feel intimidating or confusing. I will push for clearer, more practical explanations.
Financial transparency
International students pay more. We deserve clearer information about support options, payment flexibility and available funding.
Real representation
I will hold regular drop in hours and publish updates on what has been raised and what has been done. Not promises. Actions.
I am not running to be visible.
I am running because I understand the pressure of being far from home and still expected to excel.
If you want someone who genuinely understands that weight and is ready to represent it seriously, I would appreciate your vote. 💕🫶