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
Category: Interrogating Research Question
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
HEPI x Kaplan Webinar
Last week I attended a webinar hosted by HEPI and Kaplan Pathways, led by Nick Hillman, HEPI’s Director, Linda Cowan, Kaplan’s Managing Director, Robin Mellors-Bourne, Career Research and Advisory Centre’s Director of Research and Intelligence, and Meshack Odipo, a student from Kenya. The webinar largely focused on employability for international students, with great insights on… Continue reading HEPI x Kaplan Webinar
5 Things, 7 Weeks
The week of the 11th was packed with steps that have put me forward and also back in my project. It began with a tutorial that pushed me to further come out of my comfort zone and circle back to my original interests: storytelling and film. After this week, I’ve divided what’s to come in… Continue reading 5 Things, 7 Weeks
UUKi Webinar
On the 23th of September, I attended a webinar led by Universities UK International exploring the topic of “enabling international strategies” in order to increase the reach of international students in the UK. The webinar was hosted by Vivienne Stern, Director of Universities UK International, Joana Westphal, Policy Officer for the Middle East and North Africa at Universities UK… Continue reading UUKi Webinar
Expert Interview
Last week I chatted with Syahadah Shahril, Campaigns Officer at UAL’s Student Union. I reached out to Syahadah as she has experience with campaigning and is currently involved in Pause or Pay, an organization advocating for compensation to students in response to the pandemic. She also has various connections to other SUs and is knowledgeable… Continue reading Expert Interview