Student of the week // Timothée DANIEL
Timothée Daniel
21 years old
Originally from Aix-en-Provence
Has lived in Montpellier since 2012 when he started university
Currently in his second year of AES (Economic and Social Administration), specializing in public law
What are your passions? What are your hobbies?
I love TV series and watch them a lot, from classics like Game of Thrones, House of Cards, The Simpsons, and H, to lesser-known shows like Mad Dogs and The 100. But I'm also really into action movies, adventure movies, and westerns. Another big hobby of mine is video games, especially the classics: FIFA, Assassin's Creed, GTA, and SimCity.
I really enjoy sports and follow them in general, especially soccer with OM and Arsenal. I also enjoy fencing, as I practiced it for over 10 years, during which time I participated in several junior world cups.
I also love traveling, visiting cities and going on trips with friends.
Which department are you in? What year are you in? What is your major? What are your future plans?
I am in my second year of AES (Economic and Social Administration), specializing in public law. I haven't decided on my future plans yet. I am torn between two paths: working in the civil service or pursuing a career at the university.
You are the Vice President of Students at the University of Montpellier. Can you tell us a little more about this role?
My role as VP of Student Life is to represent students at the university, help them, assist student associations, and develop and enrich student life at the University of Montpellier. This involves a lot of advice and financial assistance. In 2015, this involved around a hundred projects and several hundred thousand euros for student life. It means proposing and implementing projects to support student life and studies. It means offering services to students through the various departments of the University. It means providing a wide range of cultural activities in the student residences.
It also means helping people discover the University, for example through the welcome day for new students in September, the student calendar, and more. It is a daily task, often behind the scenes, to present and advance projects with various partners and decision-makers.
A typical day?
There isn't really a typical day, it's more like a typical week. I have to juggle classes and meetings throughout the day, and I often don't finish until 7 or 8 p.m. between meetings and classes. In the evening, it's work and then relaxation.
What is your favorite place at the university?
My favorite place at the university... that's complicated. There are quite a few that I like!
- The Kfet of Gide in economics;
- The Botanical Garden;
- The presidential building on Boulevard Henri IV (the administrative offices of the University of Montpellier). It resembles a "mini-castle" and has a superb painting on the presidential floor.
- The old medical school.
What is your favorite place in Montpellier?
- The prefecture;
- Jean-Jaurès Square;
- The banks of the Lez River in Port Marianne
Thank you very much, Timothée, for answering our questions. We wish you a wonderful 2016, filled with success!
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