Dear all,

My name is Rita Miguel, I've been living in England for three years now and two of those were as a Solent student.

Big changes are ahead of us - European students - as the brexit is getting closer and closer every day but, it is not to worry, I am here with the aim of making us still be heard and make our needs be taken into account and consideration.

We, as students, individuals and, most of all, as current or future contributors of this country have a place on it and will keep having as it has been up until now. Brexit is a big step that the UK is taking, it's a son leaving the parents home for the first time - and we all know how that feels. Thus, that doesn't mean that we have to turn our backs to the UK but also, the UK is not turning its back on us - and neither is Solent.

Overall, if you want your voice, your needs and your worries to be heard during these overwhelming times vote me, Rita Miguel, as your International Student's Officer (EU).