Bevin John Baby
Course: MSc Data Analytics & HRM
Your top policy priority in a sentence?
Make School Reps a paid position within all
departments.
Favourite club or society?
Leeds Indian Student Association.
Balcony or Common Ground?
Common Ground because of its aesthetic vibes!
Big night at Fruity or a chilled evening elsewhere?
Chilled evening around LUU building with a sip of coffee & music!
Laidlaw or Eddy B?
Eddy B because of the accessibility to Edit Room and the coffee vending machines.
What’s it called: bacon or wiggly lines?
Hmm not very sure about it.
Ultimate potato stack topping or favourite food from an LUU outlet?
Old Bar French Fries!
Favourite spot on campus?
The spot outside common ground, the open garden area outside.
And the big one – why should students vote for you?
Because I’ve got everything that it takes to execute this role effortlessly.
Rashi
Course: M.A. Media and Communications
Your top policy priority in a sentence?
Internationals and postgraduates, be it all students pay a lot for education and it needs to be worth their investment. Hence I want to make education worth it.
Favourite club or society?
Since I was masters student who came in pandemic I did not join any society. But all of them are really active and passionate for their cause.
Balcony or Common Ground?
Balcony.
Big night at Fruity or a chilled evening elsewhere?
Fruity has a special place in my heart.
Laidlaw or Eddy B?
Laidlaw.
What’s it called: bacon or wiggly lines?
Wiggly lines.
Ultimate Old Bar potato stack topping?
Chicken, jalapenos and cheddar cheese.
Favourite spot on campus?
Parkinson steps.
And the big one – why should students vote for you?
I came to uni during pandemic and as a school rep managed the change from online to offline. I worked with students to address their needs and mental health throughout. The two qualities that define me is resilience and optimism. I think that makes a good
representative.
Thisath Ranawaka
Course: International Relations
Your top policy priority in a sentence?
It’s a deeply personal one to me: I don’t feel like International Students’ voices are being heard in the University policy on the UCU strikes, so I want to bring them to the forefront at the decision making table.
We are tired of their war of attrition with our teachers and we just want the education we paid for–I think this is a concern both international and home students can get behind. It just happens to come at a more hefty cost for us International Students.
Favourite club or society?
My own: POLISSOC. I’m incredibly proud of my committee team and our members have helped us grow and reach so many students so quickly. Our job isn’t complete yet, but my part in our society is definitely one of my greatest achievements.
Balcony or Common Ground?
Common Ground, it’s a great location for when all the libraries shut on early on Saturday and the furniture is pretty cool.
Big night at Fruity or a chilled evening elsewhere?
In my first year Fruity for sure, but now, a big night at a friend’s is always a shout when I have the time.
Laidlaw or Eddy B?
Eddy B between the two, but I’m a Brotherton West Wing basement man myself. Immaculate atmosphere, and it smells like actual books!
What’s it called: bacon or wiggly lines?
The bacon strips for sure. Forever immortalised to me by my friend’s sister, who got them tattooed on her once she left Leeds.
Ultimate Old Bar potato stack topping/favourite food from an LUU outlet?
Anything with BBQ sauce and sweet potato chips works for me.
Favourite spot on campus?
The Politics building study spaces are my personal favourite. I know a lot of our lecturers and tutors who walk through there so it’s great to have random chats with them.
And the big one – why should students vote for you?
I’ve got a wealth of experience representing student interests over my time at Leeds, and I am already familiar with our university system and structures. This exec position is a logical next step to expand my reach, applying my skills to improve the experience of all our students at Leeds, present and future.
Vicky Zhuo
Course: International Relations
Your top policy priority in a sentence?
My top policy priority is providing help for incoming international students. For international students, starting a life in a completely strange city is scary, so I believe that transition will be a lot easier if there is someone who’s an international student from a similar background to help.
Favourite club or society?
Leeds British Chinese Society and Leeds Law Society!
Balcony or Common Ground?
Definitely Balcony.
Big night at Fruity or a chilled evening elsewhere?
I personally prefer somewhere quiet and relaxing, but I don’t mind having a big night at Fruity with a group of friends.
Laidlaw or Eddy B?
100% Laidlaw.
What’s it called: bacon or wiggly lines?
Wiggly lines!
Ultimate Old Bar potato stack topping/favourite food from an LUU outlet?
Bacon and Jalapeños yum.
Favourite spot on campus?
So far my favourite spot is the bit outside Edward Boyle library that has a lot of rabbits.
And the big one – why should students vote for you?
As an International student myself, I deeply understand the issues that most international students are dealing with, like the language barrier, cultural shock, racism and so on. I have also noticed that the postgrads don’t get as much attention as undergraduate students. I will try my absolute hardest to make a change, make it easier for international students’ lives in Leeds, and make better connections for the PGs.
