Brief Encounter - AJ Brown
Position: Finance, Democracy and Strategy Officer of the Students’ Union
Which means: I oversee the Union’s £5.9 million turnover, encourage increased participation in the Union’s democratic process, and look after the long-term stability of the Students’ Union.
Magazines read: ‘The Week’ – a weekly round-up of news and the arts
Life before Warwick: A-level student at Haberdashers’ Aske’s School in Elstree
Smartest career move: Running for FDSO (and winning)
Best thing about working at Warwick: Student atmosphere
Worst thing about working at Warwick: The “bubble” can be a little claustrophobic.
Lifelong ambition: Have children and live happily ever after.
People are always surprised to learn this about me, but...I’m 21 and married!
As a young child what did you want to be as a "grown-up"? Prime Minister
Now that you are grown-up what would be your "dream job"?A Barrister… or possibly Prime Minister!
What has life's experience taught you so far? That everyone is different and that diversity should be celebrated
Major achievement to date? Getting married
What do you treasure most? My wife!
Any hidden talents? I have an IQ of 145
If you could change one thing in the University overnight, what would it be? A proper Freshers’ Week free from lectures and seminars for all students
Which person inspires you most, and why? Jesus Christ – he lived the perfect life and set an example for everyone.
Your all-time favourite record or piece of music? Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley. Great song that was used perfectly on ‘The West Wing’
Career path: Doing a Law conversion and then BVC