Post by University of Melbourne

From an early age, UniMelb alum Samantha Choudhury took part in conversations that taught her how political decisions can profoundly impact people’s lives. When Sam decided to apply for Pathways to Politics for Women, she saw it as an opportunity to gain clarity on her future political career. "At that point, I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do in politics, but I figured the program would help me understand". Today, she is the Deputy Mayor of Stonnington. The program encouraged Sam to reflect on her broader purpose. For women considering applying for the Pathways to Politics program, Sam implores them to give it a go. "I think that if more women knew about this program or had access to this information, more of us would run in politics". “Being around a group of other women who are passionate about civic duty, you very much feel like you're in an amazing sisterhood”. Applications for Pathways to Politics for Women close on 30th April. Tap through to apply → unimelb.me/3Cp6znq Tap through to read more about Sam → unimelb.me/4cK0Psj