This week HCX managed to catch up with the gorgeous Becca Evans who is one of the Jack Wills Seasonnaires for Exeter. Here she tells us about balancing work and play, nights out and party pantsā¦
Name: Becca Evans
Year: 3rd year
Course: Psychology
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Tell us about how you got involved with Jack Wills and life as Seasonnaire: Iāve worked in the Bristol store for the past 2 years and at the end of the summer my manager put me forward for the Seasonnaire position. I had an interview at head office in London and it all went from there. Life as a Seasonnaire is really exciting, there are about 20 of us at different Uniās across the country. We meet up every couple of months for events and weekends away, Jack Wills footsĀ the bill too which is always lovely! In return, as Seasonnaireās we promote the brand over twitter and facebook ā letting everyone know about upcoming events and giveaways, youāll also catch my fellow Seasonnaire Sam Baker and I in our JW threads around campus.
How do you balance your work at Jack Wills, your course work and still manage to have a social life? As my housemates will tell you youāll never find me doing a large amount of uni work – last term I had a huge two hours a week and this term its dramatically increased to 5 – so luckily I have plenty of time to fit everything in. The biggest Jack Wills events are the Rugby Varsity and the Polo, luckily they havenāt coincided with any deadlinesā¦yet!
A few words of advice for students wanting a job whilst at uni:āØ I would definitely recommend it, even if it is only whilst you are at home over the holidays. The extra pennies keep my student loan on my side, funding my Topshop habit. Iāve also got some lovely work friends and our socials are always great if a bit too wild. Iām lucky enough to be flexible and work on the marketing side of things in my own time, but working in the store is great fun too.
What else are you involved in whilst at uni? āØIāve always been part of the Universityās Netball Club, last year I was their Social Secretary which I loved. Joining a sports club was definitely the best thing Iāve ever done at University, the girls are all great and its so fun being part of a team.
Whatās your favourite night out?āØ I hate to say it but Iāve got boring this yearā¦ however I so far have 100% attendance at Dirty Beats on a Thursday at Mosaic. Iām making the effort to get back on the EUNC social scene too this term so hopefully will be gracing Top Top TP once again.
What are the top 3 songs are playing on your iPod at the moment?āØ Iām really into acoustic stuff so have Jackie D Williamās version of āLatchā on repeat. Iām also a big fan of Emilie Sande and her new song āClownā and after watching Beyonce perform at the Superbowl Iām becoming slightly obsessed with āEnd Of Timeā.
What is your highlight of Exeter so far? āØ I think I would have to choose SSB 2012. My housemates and I were the ones hanging off of the Jack Wills Landover at the entrance, blaring music and throwing Party Pants into the crowd. We then danced all night to the vibes of DJ Kerr. It was the best SSB out of the three and only a stone throw away from home. Ideal!
Obviously as a Jack Wills Seasonnaire you must have many boys chasing you, describe your ideal man: Lets go with a classic tall, dark and handsome gentleman shall we?
With Valentines Day coming up, what would be your ideal date? Iām a huge fan of Double Locks, we had a huge Jack Wills dinner party there in November and I would definitely want to go back again. The location by the river is really cute and the food is so great ā cringe and romantic.
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For Jack Wills updates make sure to follow the Exeter store @JWExeter and to keep in touch with Beccaās life as a sesonnaire you can follow her too @BeccaCEvans
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