USC’s Women in House

Introduction:
From November 21st to the 23rd, the Women’s Issues Network in partnership with the University Students’ Council will be sending approximately 25 undergraduate women at Western University to Canada’s capital city Ottawa, where they will spend a day shadowing a female MP at Parliament.

A literature scan reveals that women are underrepresented in the highest forms of elected leadership on many other university campuses across North America, and many of the systemic barriers facing female university students that deter them from running are often the same barriers faced by women at municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. This exciting experience hopes to encourage and empower women’s participation in politics by giving young women the opportunity to experience representation up-close. Given the lack of representation of women in politics, this initiative seeks to raise awareness of the roles women play in politics, as well as offer the opportunity to learn about the ways women can get connected and involved at any political level.

All aspects of the program will be subsidized, however students will be required to pay for any personal expenses, along with a $30 participation fee.

Students will be selected to attend based off of a two page written proposal that includes your perspectives to the following questions:
Why would you like to take part in this initiative?
Why do you think this is an important initiative for women to take part in?
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this experience?
Who is a woman in our Canadian political system that you admire and why (either past or present)?
What are some ways you are involved on campus or within the London community, and how has that shaped your leadership experience?

Personal Information

(personal information will not be used when selecting applicants)
Name Name First Last
Year of Study
I identify as:
Program
Western Email
If you have a political party preference, please list it here
Do you identify as a member of an underrepresented community? If so, please specify which community:
Please submit your two page, single-spaced, proposal (PDF or Microsoft Word)

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Additional Information

Important dates:

Please submit your proposal by October 6th. Successful applicants will be made aware of the status of their application by October 14th.

Brief schedule of the trip:
During the afternoon of November 21, students will be transported to Ottawa, ON. The evening will comprise of ice-breakers, bonding with their fellow peers, and an overview of the next day. The next morning will comprise of a breakfast reception where they will be given a chance to mix and mingle with MPs, and students will go on to shadow their given MP. On the morning of November 23, students will return to London. Scheduled sessions are non-negotiable and mandatory to attend. There will also be scheduled free time to tour our nation’s capital.

Expectation of students participating:
Stay in Ottawa during the duration of the program.
Only students who are interested in the program are applying.
Students are engaged and attending all planned sessions during the program.
Students are to represent the values of the USC and Western University as a whole throughout the program.

Disclaimer:
The trip will require students to be in Ottawa for three days and two nights. Please only apply if you do not have exams or assignments due during this time, or plan ahead with your Professor/TA as we cannot guarantee academic accommodation. Please be sure to read through course syllabi ahead of time to avoid any scheduling conflicts.

By submitting this form I understand that…
All scheduled sessions on the trip are mandatory attendance.
Students selected to participate will be required to attend an information session prior to the program date.
Professional behaviour in line with our Student Code of Conduct is maintained during the entirety of the program.

Please contact our email at womeninhouse@westernusc.ca with any questions.

Thanks to our sponsors...
Western Student Experience
Campus Trust
Greyhound
Women's Issues Network

USC’s Women in House

USC’s Women in House

Personal Information

Additional Information

Western Student Experience

Campus Trust

Greyhound

Women's Issues Network