Jaanki Kotecha (19, Kings)

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BA (Hons) Pharmacy

1. Tell us about your work experience and your studies

I studied a-levels at Manchester High School for Girls, whilst working a part time job at John Lewis. I currently study at Kings College London, reading Pharmacy.

2. What is your daily routine?

Monday to Friday, I am at University from 9am. I’ll wake up in the morning, shower, moisturize, change and run out of the door to catch the bus and then a tube to University. Depending on the day, I’ll either have lunch with friends, shop or study. Come back to the flat for a cheeky nap, and usually either begin getting ready for the night out, or start cooking dinner and catching up with friends!

3. Tell us about a time when you were entrepreneurial

During year 12, we began our own Young Enterprise company. I was selected to be the Managing Director, and we created our company; Feist. We decided to make workshops aimed at primary school children, in which we taught them about different cultures, with the aim to increase awareness and eradicate racism.

4. Who is your greatest inspiration and why?

Steve Jobs.

5. What is the one thing that you couldn’t live without?

My phone! It keeps me connected to my friends and family when I’m studying in London and they’re back home in Manchester.

6. What personal qualities do you think that you could bring to the competition?

I believe that I have a fun, bubbly character. I am approachable and friendly and try to make the most out of each and every situation in life. I have a positive attitude and think that I could bring a different unique edge to the competition

7. What would winning the competition mean to you?

The world, simply.

8. If there was one thing you could change about the fashion industry, what would it be?

I’d make the models real women, that people watching fashion shows and reading magazines could genuinely relate to.

9. If you could be the face of any charitable organisation, what would it be and why?

The Christie Charity, Manchester.
Cancer is a horrific disease which directly and indirectly effects so many individuals both within and outside the UK. I know many people who have suffered, or who have close relatives with cancer and I know how horrible it feels, so I would love to do anything I could help to raise money and awareness of this issue.

10. What is your biggest ambition?

To change someone else’s life