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Students’ Union elections: Ethnic Minorites Officer candidate Jackson D’Souza

September 25, 2018 By SIN Staff

  1. Why are you running for this role?

I am from India which is a culturally and ethnically diverse land where various minorities co-exist, and I belong to a minority group. All my life, I constantly learned how to balance and conduct myself in a multicultural environment, understanding and analysing various issues faced by the minority groups. This taught me and equipped me to look for a role in the department of ethnic minority as I can relate and understand the value of such a role.

  1. What course are you in?

MSC – Sales and Marketing, I accepted this course because it will give me a deep understanding about international and Irish business culture and also boosts my past seven years of business development experience in fintech industries.

  1. Why is it important to have a role in the SU specifically for ethnic minorities?

I believe in pluralism of culture, as it leads to a more sustainable society which is very important for any country, society, college or university and as NUI Galway is one of the most reputed universities in the world, with a diverse student population from all over the world, understanding cultural values of each group becomes more essential for the growth of the university. I have been elected as Vice Auditor for the India Society (2018-2019) and I want to understand the cultures of the world and create a better multicultural environment with better sustainability.

4.What are your aims/goals for the role?

To be a person that understands different minority group requirements and problems and to be able to resolve their issues. I believe that coming from a different cultural background into a different culture can be challenging and different societies may require sudden help from the SU to give them required support. I believe my diverse understanding of culture will help me to be the voice of all the different ethnic societies.

  1. What past experience will stand to you if you win?

Back in my country, I helped to raise funds for different religious communities and NGOs, which had different organization goals and targets. I worked as an operation member with NLMET (New Life Medical and Educational Trust) to coordinate with a different state of India, and raise funds for people below the poverty line. This enabled me to understand the different cultures of India. I have also worked with MNC which enabled me to travel to three counties which was fascinating as I got an opportunity to meet colleagues from different cultures which has made me excited to learn more about different values.

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