Name & role:
Bayanda - President.
Shwmae, I’m Bayanda and im your returning President and happy to be back for another year. I’ll be running campaigns that represent students needs at the heart and will be doing everything I can to fight for student rights.
Feel free to get in contact with me and ill always be happy to help.
Tell us an interesting or random fact about yourself..
I'm originally from Botswana and speak 3 different languages.
Choose three words that best describe you:
Energetic, Dedicated, Entertaining.
It’s your last meal on earth…what’s on the menu? & which 3 celebrities would you invite for food?
Full English breakfast – Lewis Hamilton, Bukayo Saka and Nelson Mandela.
What are your hobbies or interests?
American Football, Gaming and Pool.
Why did you choose to stand for this role?
I chose to stand because I have a passion for making a difference and running for president gave me the opportunities to do that.
What are you most looking forward to this year?
Being able to work on campaigns from last year and develop some new one along the way.
What are some of the causes you care about?
Race equality and giving students especially international students a platform for their voices to be heard.
What is your favourite Aberystwyth hangout?
Probably Bank vaults or Downies.
If you could be an animal what would you be and why?
I'd probably be an owl because im wise and old.
Do you have any out there traditions or strange superstitions?
I only use one cubicle in the SU toilets.
What one thing do you think everyone should do/try at least once in their lifetime?
Going to the cinema on your own.
You are on your way to work on a Monday morning…what song comes on as your soundtrack?
Wait for it – Aaron Burr (Hamilton).
Name a favourite place you have visited and why.
Definitely Botswana, I love seeing my family and going on safari.