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What have our President Nick and VP Arya been up to so far this term? 🤔    Let's take a closer look at what they've been involved in, the different priorities they have been working on, and what they've been passionate about these last two months. From advocacy, work trips, and visiting other Universities, these two have been working towards a better undergrad experience for Waterloo students!    Read more below:

🌟Spotlight on Stance Webpages: Experiential Education WUSA is deeply committed to enhancing experiential education at the University of Waterloo. Recognizing the profound benefits of hands-on learning, WUSA actively advocates for equitable co-op opportunities and comprehensive support systems tailored to the diverse needs of all students, with a particular emphasis on international students. Our Experiential Education stance page outlines our work to address barriers and improve support for students in co-op programs and other experiential learning opportunities. Learn how we’re pushing for equity in education: https://lnkd.in/g6hTaNcV

🌟 Spotlight on Stance Webpages: Local and Regional Transit Whether it’s getting to class, work, or running daily errands, accessible and reliable public transit is vital. WUSA is working hard to ensure that students have access to affordable, efficient, and safe transit options both locally and regionally. Our Local and Regional Transit stance page outlines our efforts to advocate for improved services, better coverage, and enhanced accessibility. Discover our plan for making transit better for students: https://lnkd.in/gYgteFH9

🌟Spotlight on Stance Webpages: Off-Campus Housing Safe, affordable housing is critical for student success, yet many students face significant challenges in finding quality off-campus housing. At WUSA, we are advocating for better housing conditions, increased tenant rights awareness, and more accessible resources for students living off-campus. Our newly launched Off-Campus Housing stance page shares our ongoing work to improve housing opportunities for students. Find out more about how we’re driving change: https://lnkd.in/gNPkhCGK

🌟Spotlight on Stance Webpages: Student Mental Health We understand that mental health is critical to student success and well-being. Our Mental Health stance page highlights our ongoing advocacy for improved access to mental health resources, expanded support services, and reducing stigma on campus. We’re working hard to ensure students have the support they need to thrive, both academically and personally. Explore how we’re advocating for better mental health care: https://lnkd.in/gHnRk-Mt

🌟Spotlight on Stance Webpages: Gender-Based and Sexual Violence At WUSA, we are committed to creating a safer campus for everyone. Our Gender-Based and Sexual Violence stance page outlines our efforts to prevent and address these issues through education, resources, and survivor support. We believe in promoting a campus culture rooted in consent, respect, and safety, and this page provides detailed insights into the actions we’re taking to minimize the impact of gender-based and sexual violence. Learn more about the steps we’re taking to make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gRV3JAKY

🌟Our stance webpages are now live! We’ve been working hard to develop detailed webpages on our stances and we're thrilled to share that our advocacy work at WUSA is now officially live on our website. These are key issues that impact students, from gender-based violence prevention to mental health support, and now you can explore all of this information right here: https://wusa.ca/advocacy/. These pages are just the beginning, with more updates coming daily as we highlight specific advocacy initiatives we’re proud to support. Stay tuned for updates on each stance in the coming days.