Arts SU Support

On the evening of Monday 29th December, I attended Arts SU’s Annual Members Meeting where important ideas are raised by UAL students and proposed for a vote for Arts SU consideration. Syahadah, Arts SU’s Campaigns Officer, encouraged me to submit my idea for taking my campaign to the annual National Union of Students Conference in… Continue reading Arts SU Support

Survey Findings So Far

After three weeks of my survey being up, below are relevant data points my survey has found so far. The survey will continue gathering responses until enough responses have been gathered for statistically-accurate data. Link to Survey: https://forms.gle/YwMox98KU4BoMqc2A

Supporting Data

Some numbers reflecting the scope of international students and the creative industries. International students’ population size In 2019/20, over 20% of the UK student population in higher education institutions were international students, amounting to nearly 540,000 international students, with 73% coming to the UK from outside the UK (Universities UK, 2021). However, there was a… Continue reading Supporting Data

SWOT Analysis: Threats

Last but not least in my SWOT analysis… some threats my project faces. Unpaid taxes could get international students in trouble The last intention my project could have is to get any international student in trouble, including trouble due to not claiming income and paying taxes wrongly. Bottom line, not following through with the responsibilities… Continue reading SWOT Analysis: Threats

SWOT Analysis: Opportunities

When it comes to the O in the SWOT analysis of my project, I believe there is room for opportunities in various areas. The first ones that came to mind are listed below Paid tax from international students By allowing international students to legally freelance, there are potential international freelancers that will need to pay… Continue reading SWOT Analysis: Opportunities

SWOT Analysis: Weaknesses

Following through with the SWOT analysis for my project, some weaknesses regarding my project have been pointed out below. Need to educate international students about tax law A major challenge when allowing international students to freelance is the complexity around paying taxes for personal income earned. Most people who become self-employed need to register themselves… Continue reading SWOT Analysis: Weaknesses

Feedback and Project Reflection

So far, my MA project and my campaign has been largely fueled by my personal experience. Of course, I’ve conducted thorough research to back up my statements. But the fact that I’m looking to solve a problem I personally experienced forms a bias for me to favor my position. Although it’s not easy to disconnect… Continue reading Feedback and Project Reflection

SWOT Analysis: Strengths

Through a SWOT analysis and following the order of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, I will begin to conduct the analysis by identifying and listing the strengths of my project (in no particular order). Audience size There is a significant population size for my project, which can be, in short divided into the stakeholder categories… Continue reading SWOT Analysis: Strengths

Evaluation Draft Reflection

Thus far, my project has been largely based on my personal experience. I’ve gone through my campaign putting myself as someone who would’ve benefited if freelancing was legal for international students. By chatting with other international students, I saw that many had similar experiences with wanting to freelance but, of course, everyone’s situations were different.… Continue reading Evaluation Draft Reflection