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The i paper and IndyStudents were on the look-out for self-motivated, energetic, and organised brand ambassadors, from across UK universities this academic year – and that’s exactly what we got.
Our new istudents team 2015/16 will be our eyes and ears on campuses across England, Scotland, and Wales. Working closely with us to increase brand recognition at their universities – through the implementation of campaigns and events – the group will be working hard to create excitement and awareness about our brand among their fellow students across the nation.
Managing a range of promotional tasks – as well as coordinating events and helping to generate student content for the IndyStudents website and the i newspaper.
Meet this year’s istudents:
Shingi - University of Warwick
The best thing about student life is…
Learning how to live with little money and learning how to budget. Money management is the steepest learning curve.
What is your proudest achievement?
Having some of my reviews from The Edinburgh Fringe published in a national paper this summer.
Reuben – Bristol UWE
What’s the first section you go to in a newspaper?
I always check the headlines and read the follow up articles just inside the paper- I like to start my day with big news.
What is your favourite brand?
Heinz. It really makes a difference.
Oscar – University of Sussex
What is your proudest achievement?
Being invited to Sony Music HQ to interview P Reign whilst he was in the UK, then running into and speaking with Joey Bada$$ in the cafeteria - that was an added bonus.
What could you not live without at university?
My phone and my laptop - I’d be lost without them.
Yazy – University of Westminster
What is your proudest achievement?
Having my first ever published article, published as a front page.
What could you not live without at university?
Ringtons Kenyan Gold teabags!
Max – University of Liverpool
The best thing about student life is…
Moving to a city where I can witness a wide range of high quality and forward thinking exhibitions/performances within the creative arts.
What is your favourite brand?
Penguin Classics, a familiar sight for an English student.
Poppie – University of Leeds
The best thing about student life is…
Freedom. Having the opportunity to make all of your own choices, it’s a massive eye opener into adulthood, especially after living with your parent or guardian.
What’s the first section you go to in a newspaper?
I always read the music section of a newspaper first, to find out about upcoming gigs and to see if there are any new exciting albums I should be listening to.
Katie – University of East Anglia
What is your proudest achievement?
Getting my articles published in i and on The Independent’s website.
What could you not live without at university?
My toastie maker and iPad Mini.
Josh – University of Sheffield
What’s the first section you go to in a newspaper?
The front page! I have to find out what the biggest scoop of the day is, there’s a reason why it’s on the front page.
What is your favourite brand?
Nike, I’m a bit of a sneakerhead and I go crazy for a nice pair with that iconic tick on.
Jenny – University of Manchester
What’s the first section you go to in a newspaper?
I normally turn to the comment or opinion sections of a newspaper first. In an age of social media I often already know the headlines and use newspapers to learn of more in depth analysis and opinions upon them.
What is your proudest achievement?
Last year I spent the summer as Assistant Editor of The London Magazine. Holding the finished product in my hand after two months of production was an amazing moment.
Anna – University of Birmingham
What is your favourite brand?
Cadbury. I love the altruistic, Quaker history of the company, Bourneville Village, and the fact it’s a local Birmingham company with a global reach. But I mostly love the chocolate.
What could you not live without at university?
The Internet, I rely on it so much, both academically and socially. That, or tomato ketchup, which features in every dinner I make.
Chris – Bournemouth University
What’s the first section you go to in a newspaper?
Straight to the back pages to catch up on the latest sports news, scores and gossip. I always give the puzzle page a whirl; it gives me 20 minutes to warm my brain up in the morning.
What is your favourite brand?
That’s a toughie! Studying advertising makes this one difficult… I would have to say ‘Supreme’ I love what they have enabled to do with minimal advertising, creating a community of brand loyal consumers - As well as creating very innovative and creative clothing.
Jennifer – University of Kent
The best thing about student life is…
The platform it gives for you to be creative and express yourself. The societies and outlets through media and activities allow this and I think this is very important because it pushes people out of their boundaries to really find themselves.
What is your favourite brand?
Apple. It is one of the most innovative brands to be created. Simply because of the diversity it has and the products it has succeeded in creating. I feel like it has really pushed technological boundaries and this is why it has and continues to excel.
Grace - Kings College London
What is your proudest achievement?
Getting a place at King's College London.
What could you not live without at university?
My microwave.
Esther – Glasgow Caledonian University
What could you not live without at university?
Post-it Notes, basic but brilliant. They always come in handy, whether it’s assignment reminders on the wall above my desk or notes to flatmates.
The best thing about student life is…
I should probably say it’s something liberating like the freedom, but truthfully the first thing that sprung to mind is student discount.
Claire – University of Nottingham
What’s the first section you go to in a newspaper?
I look at all of the headlines first and then decide where to start!
What could you not live without at university?
My camera, it helps capture all the great memories.
Alice – University of Southampton
What's the first section you go to in a newspaper?
I always go to opinion because it's fascinating to see the different sides to a story. I always try to keep myself open to new thoughts and ideas about the world.
What is your proudest achievement?
Winning Lost 99 - a charity event where I had to hitchhike all the way from Rugby to Southampton in 12 hours, with no money and completing challenges along the way.
Dean – University of Exeter
What’s the first section you go to in a newspaper?
UK News - keeping up to date on your country’s current affairs is the vital start to your daily briefing.
What is your proudest achievement?
Being the first person in my family to achieve a place at university.
Katie – Cardiff University
What is your proudest achievement?
Earning my Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award.
What’s the first section you go to in a newspaper?
The entertainment section. I enjoy completing the crossword puzzles and looking at comic strips.
Sophie – Newcastle University
What’s the first section you go to in a newspaper?
I immediately flick to the Music section of any newspaper first because I always try to be in the loop of latest albums and artists. I enjoy reading album reviews after I’ve listened myself as a way of enhancing my own opinions about the record.
What is your proudest achievement?
Getting a 2 hour weekly show on the Student Radio in my first year of university last year, I was also given the opportunity to exclusively interview cool up-and-coming bands like Wolf Alice.
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