How have you enjoyed your time here at Exeter? What are you studying?
I'm a third year drama student keen to ensure that students enjoy their time here as much as I have. Getting involved with a variety of societies and activities over the past three years has not only provided me with a nice break from studying. It’s allowed me to make many great friends, has been lots of fun and has given me great experience for my career on top of my degree.
What are you hoping to do after university?
I want to go into Events Management, so this role would be very good experience for my career. My aim is to further my training through an internship or graduate scheme and then work my way up!
What made you decide to run for VP of Participation and Campuses? What’s the plan if you win?
Knowing how much I have enjoyed getting involved makes me want to ensure that students are given the facilities and opportunities to ensure they can have the best time here. I really want people to see the benefits of joining a variety of societies and running for committee positions. With the rise in tuition fees, students should grab hold of any opportunity they can!
If I win, I want to find bigger and better ways to promote the activities and volunteering happening here, increasing the exposure of the XMedia’s and the publicity of events happening each week. There are then three things I want to accomplish that effect students’ directly. Firstly, I want to address the loss of the St. Luke’s community feel. I also want to make sure all students are given a voice and given the support they need to ensure inclusion. Finally, I want to ensure societies are given the support and advice they need to thrive by listening to their wants and needs. In terms of collaboration, I wish to initiate ‘The Big Society Swap’. This would involve societies trying out each others’ activities, which will also help to further our relationship with the AU. I also wish to improve our collaboration with the Exeter Northcott, providing opportunities for work experience and performances better suited to student audiences.
How are you feeling about campaigning?
The standard answer: ‘I’m nervous but excited.’ I really think it’ll be good fun; it's a great group of people so I'm looking forward to getting started. I know it’s kind of inevitable, but I really don’t want to annoy people. I just hope students see that I’m effectively campaigning for the chance to help them!
What sort of music do you like? Can you tell us your top five favourite bands?
I will happily listen to pretty much anything. I’m not sure I can say my top 5, but Foo Fighters, Muse and Alt-J are definitely up there. I’m definitely not a Charts person, but I still find myself singing along to everything.
Can students expect to meet you at the Vote Fest events?
Definitely, I will be at both!
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