Winchester Students’ Union is passionate about ensuring you have every opportunity to get the most from your student experience while at Winchester, and that you feel supported and represented throughout your time as a student. The University of Winchester cares about every student and embodying the institutional values of the Love of Learning, Individual and Shared Endeavour and Making a Difference.
Being an ethnic minority in a predominantly white university and city can seem daunting and a little intimidating We also recognise that all students have an individual student experience complete with different challenges, so this guide is written in partnership with students from the African-Caribbean Students Network, Winchester Students’ Union, and the University of Winchester to provide you with support and tips to help you enjoy life as a Black student at Winchester.
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“As a Black individual raised in a saturated Black area I was never in the minority, and so moving to Winchester for university was a little bit of a culture shock I felt a bit like a fish out of water as I noticed, moving into Halls, that I was the only Black person Although being the only Black individual I knew didn’t bother me in my first year, it felt a bit disconcerting that I didn’t know anyone that was like me, or shared similar experiences to me. ”
“One thing that has enhanced my experience at the university is joining the African-Caribbean Students Network My time in ACS has made me feel a little less like a fish out of water as I have found a group of fish that feel almost exactly the same as me, and as nice as it is to be around new fish, having others that are like me makes me feel a little more at home”
“Overall, I’ve learnt that there are always people for you, no matter where you go, and finding my people (all kinds of people) has made my experience at the University of Winchester a fantastic time.”
