13 Reasons Why You Should Run In Our Elections.

If you needed any more convincing, that is.

1. It's a secure graduate job.

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There’s no falling into the post-graduation minefield of unpaid internships, no full time retail role while you look for any job remotely related to your degree, and no minimum wage position as office dogs body in the feign hope that somebody in a year or two will realise you aren't half bad.

You’re straight in to an incredibly powerful position (in a non dictatorship way) with a rather nice wallet to support it.

2. You can create change.

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Each officer has the power to create change across campus for all students, but also to fight for their own beliefs in campaigns, awareness and implementing change.

We’re here to nurture and encourage all beliefs and passions (as long as they aren’t extremist or conflict our interests as an SU!) and offer you the platform to broadcast and teach. Without sounding too Instagram- be the change you want to see in the world.

Want a campus wide jelly baby appreciation day? We can do that. Want to have more posters around campus advertising what societies are doing? Here's the key to the frames. Want a regular open mic night? Want more support for student parents? The floor is yours.

3. Free entry to The Old Fire Station.

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Comedy Nation, touring bands, District, Foreverland, Lollipop, Applebum, Carnival etc are all included. You even have a plus one so you’re never on your tod… although you’ll find SUBU playmates in their abundance.

4. You'll be a pretty big deal.

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Our Officer’s are pretty much our poster boys and girls. If a newspaper needs a quote, it comes from them. If we’re shooting video, they’ll be the ones on screen. If are printing a brochure, they’ll be on the front- are you getting the message here?

5. It's limitless. No- really.

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‘No’ doesn’t exist, only ‘how’.

The world is your oyster, and you have the freedom to push yourself into incredible opportunities unique to SU life. This can be at home or abroad, the option is yours. Want to run a student campaign which involves overseas volunteering and journalism? Awesome. Now let’s make it happen.

6. Lunch allowance and free soft drinks.

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= Chilli nachos + pepsi at Dylans is only £1.25? Don’t mind if we do.

7. We develop YOU as an individual, not an employee.

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We have a development fund for every staff member. It’s there for anything unrelated to your job- like floristry or wine tasting. We have incredible course discounts too, and can fund courses relevant to your role without hassle to you. Too good to be true, right?

8. Inspire en masse.

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You’re at the helm to lead and create councils, societies and groups. Be that person ‘who gets sh*t done*'. What’s the fire that motivates you? What do you want everyone to know? How do you connect with like-minded folk and start working towards a better future? Pass your message to our 18,000 strong student body and help others fight for what they believe in, and value their voice.

9. Stay in Bournemouth.

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And it’s a pretty darn beautiful town, if we may say so ourselves.

So no upping sticks to a city you know nobody, no moving back home, no curious gumtree horror stories.

10. Nationwide networking.

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Come aboard the network of Students’ Unions means opening the window into a welcome family of like minded individuals across the country. Whether it’s London conferences or SU awards, there’s plenty of chances to mingle with an array of folk from all University roles outside of Bournemouth.

11. No card charge at Dylan’s… most of the time.

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Depending on who the bartender is, of course. 30p charge for transactions under £5 be gone.

12. You get to immerse yourself in absolutely everything and anything.

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You can join the activities and societies. You create campaigns. You are an integral voice at SUBU and with Bournemouth University. You can get a megaphone and run around campus gaining signatures for a petition you have a fire about. You get to speak to students through their difficulties and be the guiding hand they need. You pretty much get to rule the roost… SUBU towers is your playground.

13. You get to stay at one of the best Students’ Unions in the UK.

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Bragging? Of course we are. But it isn’t a lie…