Tell us about
yourself. What are you studying? What sports do you play?
Hi...my name is Laurie Potter, I am from Cheltenham (Gloucestershire)
currently in my 3rd year studying Exercise and Sports Science. My main sport is
golf for which I am a Sports Scholar, I have been Exeter's 1st Team Captain for
the last 2 years which has been a great experience! My golfing highlights
during my time at Exeter are winning 3 BUCS Individual titles and being
selected to play for 'British Universities' in 2011. Alongside golf I am a
massive rugby fan having previously been part of Gloucester Rugby Club's
training academy and also enjoy tennis for which I used to play for
Gloucestershire.
Why did you decide
to run for A.U. President?
Since a young age I have had a passion for sport, whether it be golf,
tennis, rugby, football, hockey or netball (usually, but not always games that
involve balls!). During my final two years of Sixth Form I was elected into a
similar role as a Sports Ambassador for my home county where I worked with both
primary and secondary school students increasing participation in sports
through organsising and administrating events/activity days in the lead up to
the London Olympics. During my time as a Sports Ambassador I learnt a lot about
myself and what I enjoy doing cementing my ambitions to be involved in sport
some way or another during my career...what better graduate job could I
ask for than AU President!!!
What’s the plan if
you win the election?
If I'm lucky enough to win the election I want to act upon the views
and opinions of YOU the voters. I want to actively listen and adapt the way the
AU is run to meet the criteria of its members. During the lead up to
elections I've gone round and spoken to as many AU Clubs and general students
as possible to try and get a flavour of what ticks the boxes and what needs
changing. I few examples of things I want to change are: Revamp the
freshers squash to support smaller clubs, increase participation with more
intra-mural sports and strengthen links with International Societies, improve
the condition of the heavily worn out sports hall floor and make reductions in
gym memberships/fitness classes to help students continue to exercise in what
is hard times on the old bank account for any student!
What are you hoping
to do after university?
In the future I strive for a career in sport, perhaps in event
management/teaching, to put something back and see others enjoy the many joys
in which sport can offer and that I have been lucky enough to experience
myself. It would be the greatest honour if you my fellow Exeter students could
be the first beneficiaries of my future efforts by electing me as your
next AU President!
Vote Fest is
obviously all about combining music and voting. What kind of bands do you like?
Hmmm tricky one, I have a very open taste in music from Nicki Minaj to
Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Emily Sande.... basically anything that's in the
charts at the time, I'm not too fussy! My campaign video song is also one of my
favourite songs ('Sometimes' by Sound of Guns) they're not that well known but
I encourage you to all take a listen...you won't regret it!
Can students expect
to see you at Vote Fest?
They certainly can.... I will be there sporting the lime green t-shirts
and hope to get round and speak to as many people as possible!
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