"Hey, I'm Orestis, your Vice President for this academic year!  As we kick off LGBTQ+ History month, I wanted to share a bit of my journey with you. I grew up in Athens, Greece, & I always knew I was gay, but being labelled as "different" made it tough to embrace my true self.

Moving to England though has been life changing! Here, I feel safe and represented. It's a reminder of how crucial it is to create spaces where everyone can explore their identity freely.

So, let's take a moment to reflect on our own journeys. Embrace your achievements, celebrate how far you've come, and remember, our rights were hard-fought by incredible people.  Let's be proud, always!

If you ever need a chat, you know where to find me.

Thank you."

Check out the LGBTQ+ History Month hub where you can find out more about events happening this month, support as well as profiles and resources in this page. 

If you are doing events or anything on socials remember to tag us and tell us what you are doing for LGBTQ+ History Month.