Let’s Make Elephant Leave this Room
Hi, I am Sofiia Vinnichenko (she/her) and I am running for President as a part of a slate with Arnaud Ivaldi.
I am a Ukrainian artist, MA Photography student, and Representative of the School of Arts and Humanities.
I believe that my experiences, both personal and professional, have equipped me with the skills and determination to lead with integrity and empathy.
I have always appreciated a straightforward approach to tackling challenges head-on, but recent experience of fleeing from the war put me in a lot of high-tension situations that sharpened decision-making skills even more. In addition, working as an interpreter for a Ukrainian delegation in Germany taught me the ability to navigate complex challenges diplomatically, even on an international scale.
The experience of being a Representative of the School of Arts and Humanities and an MA student at the RCA, already brought me an understanding of the diverse concerns of our student body that I’d like to solve during my term as a SU President.
As Representatives of Student Voices, together with Arnaud Ivaldi, we aim to:
Bridge the gap between campuses and enhance student life by:
- increasing the number of events organized by the RCASU at Battersea and White City campuses.
- expanding and standardizing food service options across all campuses. We recognize the importance of fulfilling basic student needs, which is why we have already initiated providing soup at the Battersea campus.
Prevent burnout before it occurs by:
- offering movement workshops throughout the year, such as yoga, stretching, and self-defence classes.
- advocating for Sunday campus access to accommodate the shortened programme.
- ensuring that every student can start working actively already from the end of September by bringing clarity in study schedules
Foster a sense of community among programmes, practices, and experiences by:
- increasing the visibility of student societies and highlighting our partnership with Imperial College to showcase the diverse activities available to students.
- organizing practical workshops for non-academic shows. These workshops will clarify the submission process, provide time and space for students to find collaborators, and share experiences from previous winners.
We are dedicated to ensuring that the elephant in the room is not merely recognized but also effectively addressed and resolved.
Feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @vnnchenko / @arnoivaldi.
Sincerely,
Sofiia