Shannon McBride is a Master’s student on the European Politics & Governance programme in UL. She previously studied at Maynooth University where she obtained a BA International in Media Studies & Spanish in 2017 and spent the next number of years teaching in Spain.

During her time in Maynooth & Spain, she became involved in an NGO helping international students which inspired her to apply for the position of International Representative in the ULPSU Council where she will continue working with and for the international student body for the academic year 2020-2021.