Name & Role: Bayanda Vundamina – Union President (ei/fe)
Short introduction: Hello, I’m Bayanda my pronouns are He/Him and I studied Biochemistry. During my time at Aberystwyth I’ve been involved with American football and the African Caribbean society. I was also the Black, Asian and Minority ethnic office prior to this role.
Tell us an interesting or random fact about yourself: I was born in Botswana and moved here when I was 2
Choose three words that best describe you: Charasmatic, Relentless, Driven
It’s your last meal on earth…what’s on the menu? & which 3 celebrity would you invite for food?: Full English Breakfast with Lewis Hamilton, Bukayo Saka and Nelson Mandela
What are your hobbies or interests?: I enjoy everything sports from Football to synchronized swimming.
Why did you choose to stand for this role?: I chose to stand for this role because I extremely enjoyed my time making change as a volunteer officer and felt that I could make more change if chose to stand for president.
What are you most looking forward to this year?: Being able to work on some of my campaigns as well as truly being the student voice
What are some of the causes you care about?: My main causes I care about is creating a anti-racist Aberystwyth through education as well as exploring new ways to acquire funding for a sports clubs and societies.
What is your favourite Aberystwyth hangout?: My favourite hangout is probably Bar 46 especially on Sundays watching the American football.
If you could be an animal what would you be and why?: I would probably be Kudu because they have cool horns and are just cool
Do you have any out there traditions or strange superstitions?: I always use the same cubicle in the toilets and will wait for it to be free even if I can use a different one.
What one thing do you think everyone should do/try at least once in their lifetime? (give a personal example if you want):
Step 1. Skyscanner every country from your nearest airport and sort by cheapest.
Step 2. Fly to the cheapest country with 0 plan and hope for the best.
You are on your way to work on a Monday morning…what song comes on as your soundtrack?: Belter – Gerry Cinnamon
Name a favourite place you have visited and why: Definitely Botswana as its always so fun seeing my family and going on safari.