Arifa standing in front of the big UCL signage. She is wearing her graduation gown and holding a sunflower bouquet.
Arifa standing in front of the big UCL signage. She is wearing her graduation gown and holding a sunflower bouquet. Many remarkable students have graduated from UCL in recent weeks, and one of them, Arifa Aminy, has a truly extraordinary story to tell. VPEE students journalists Camille and Suzanna interviewed Arifa about her inspiring journey from a war-torn homeland to the halls of UCL. Arifa has set many firsts at UCL, being the first-ever Equity Officer and an Afghan woman student with caring responsibilities in the Students' Union. Her leadership in the SU saw many improvements to the inclusivity of our student community, including the establishment of the first Equality and Diversity Unit and initiatives like child-friendly study spaces for student carers, free period products, support for LGTBQ+ students, and 12 cultural events every year to improve all students' sense of belonging. But what's perhaps even more inspiring about Arifa is her journey to UCL and pursuit of education.
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