EP2, Marion: Exeter's Reputation and Finding Cultural Communities

In this episode, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Marion, a final year Law student at the University of Exeter. Here, they explore her experiences as a Black, Christian, Nigerian woman finding and establishing cultural communities at a predominantly white institution. During this, they shed light on topics including racist scandals, getting in touch with cultural roots, and access to welfare for BIPOC students. Timestamps: 00:00 - Guest Introductions 2:00 - Her General Experience at Exeter 9:40 - Exeter Law Scandal 12:45 - Experience of a Predominantly White School and Connecting with Nigerians at University 14:45 - First Year at University 15:25 - ACS and Finding a Black Community 21:30 - University Societies 23:00 - Student Theatre 25:30 - Establishing the Exeter BIPOC Society 28:00 - Interactions at Uni After the Black Lives Matter Protests 38:30 - Access to Welfare for Black Students 42:00 - General Advice for Students Follow Marion on instagram: @marion__oj Other groups mentioned: @noomaproject @exeterbipocsociety @exeteruniacs @theatrewithteeth Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect Twitter: @minority_effect