Arif Alauddin Wafi

Malaysian: President

Communication, collaboration, and positivity

Three virtues I hope to instill in ICUMS! Weeks after MNight, yet I am still hanging out with my dikir and Bollywood friends. Friendships like these and simply conversing with Malaysians brought forth comforting familiarity in this foreign country. These interactions were my escape from stressful "9-to-5"s and rigorous extracurriculars. I want this feeling to resonate in all ICUMS members.

My motivation is to foster this sense of belonging for juniors while giving back to seniors who made ICUMS home. With my experiences as Vice President, Head of Logistics, Project Officer and Financial Bureau Head in various organizations since secondary, I am accustomed to handling high-pressure responsibilities while balancing coursework. I believe that the role of President aligns best with my motivations and abilities.

Plans (Detailed in Internal Manifesto)

1. Sponsorships

Establish sponsorship timeline (currently in progress)
Increase STEM sponsors, including life sciences and medicine.
Introduce more interactive sponsor events

2. Collaborations with ICAAM (Imperial College Alumni Association Malaysia)

Make the ICUMS x ICAAM Mentorship programme into an annual event
Increase communication and ulitilize alumni database
Introduce more networking opportunities

3. Communication

Strengthen ties with Asian and Malaysian London universities/organizations
Improve internal communication efficiently within the committee and with sponsors

4. Welfare

Improve family systems through budget allocation and scheduled outings
Increase MNight budget
Create housing-focused ICUMS WhatsApp group

As President, I aim to elevate ICUMS, secure bolder sponsorships, and expand career and socializing opportunities for all members. Together, let's make next year our best yet!