Name: Dafi Jones
Short introduction…
My name is Dafi and I’m the Welsh Culture Officer and UMCA president this year. I graduated from the university in Agriculture with Animal Science. I was born and raised on a farm so I enjoy being outside and in the company of animals. I also enjoy playing rugby and supporting Swansea football.
Tell us an interesting or random fact about yourself...
I have received surgery after breaking my nose whilst playing rugby.
Choose three words that best describe you.
Witty, composed, Welsh
It’s your last meal on earth…what’s on the menu? & which 3 celebrity would you invite for food?
Starter – mussels, Main – Steak, Desert – Profiteroles. Gyda Tudur Owen, Connor Roberts a Jeremy Clarkson
What are your hobbies or interests?
I enjoy watching Pobl y Cwm and Rownd a Rownd (Welsh Soaps)
Why did you choose to stand for this role?
To push for as much equality as possible for Welsh speaking students and to continue to organise socials for UMCA students
What are you most looking forward to this year?
Eisteddfod rhyng-gol
What are some of the causes you care about?
Equality for Welsh speaking students, support for those suffering with mental health and offering support in Welsh, offering extensions to students when they deserve it.
What is your favourite Aberystwyth hangout?
Yr Hen Lew Du
If you could be an animal what would you be and why?
A cow because they’re happy and loving characters
What one thing do you think everyone should do/try at least once in their lifetime? (give a personal example if you want)
Feeding a little lamb – very cute
You are on your way to work on a Monday morning…what song comes on as your soundtrack?
Pen y byd – Bwncath
Name a favourite place you have visited and why
Milan – a beautiful and historic place, with great food!