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Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community#DontMissChris! Chris Lorde (Cambridge Union Presidential Candidate & Equalities Officer, Windrush Heritage, London→Texas→Toronto→Cambridge, HSPS, LGBTQ+ ACS, CULC, ADC, CamFM Radio, JSA National Director, #1 @ Texas | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文☕'s on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Cambridge Union Election Special Series: Chris Lorde - Presidential CandidateEpisode 103 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Chris Lorde is a second-year undergraduate reading HSPS (Human, Social, and Political Sciences) at Christ's College, University of Cambridge. A born Londoner and Windrush generation descendant, Chris grew up in a few places — from London to Reading, to Texas and Toronto. His diverse upbringing has given him a million and a half tales to tell, but it's also inspired a passion for social justice and challenging the status quo. He's currently the Secretary of the Cambridge Union and is run...2025-06-132h 43Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community#BackJack! Jack Peters (Cambridge Union Presidential Candidate & Debates Officer, 1st Gen State School → Leadership, CULA Chair, HisPol, JCR Food, Eurovision & Flags Master, F1, Scout, Chef | Morrison's, Military | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文☕'s on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Cambridge Union Election Special Series: Jack Peters - Presidential CandidateEpisode 104 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Jack Peters is a second year Politics and International Relations student at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He was born and raised in Bedfordshire where he attended a state comprehensive school and was one of two pupils in his year to get into Oxbridge. Despite an early interest in STEM Jack found himself unable to shake his fascination with 20th century history and politics, however many of his close friends would contend that his greatest love is the Euro...2025-06-132h 18Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityMatt Robb | Partner of Education PE/Consulting/M&A (ex-McKinsey, EY, Deloitte), UK Tony Blair's Education Strategy Architect, Cambridge 1st, Deals, Western Traditions & Market Models, Parenting Psychology/Philosophy | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Episode 101 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Matt Robb has had a multi-decade career in strategy and education. Educated at Cambridge where he graduated with a First in Natural Sciences, he joined McKinsey & Co for 7 years, enjoying accelerated promotion. He left in 2000 to pursue a career in education and authored the Education Strategy for Tony Blair. Following this, he returned to strategy consulting in Education, joining the Parthenon Group and building the largest European Education strategy practice in Europe. When EY acquired Parthenon in 2014, he led the business, building it into the fourth largest strategy practice in Europe. Amongst his client work is...2025-04-212h 31Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityThe Body Coach Joe Wicks' 'most enjoyable interview ever' | David Quan | The Cambridge UnionThe Body Coach Joe Wicks is widely known as a British fitness coach, TV presenter and author, best known for his ‘Lean in 15’ meal plans and workout videos. Since the first UK National Lockdown in March 2020 ( as of April 2021), the 115 'PE With Joe' live workouts enjoyed remarkable success worldwide:* 100 million YouTube views * 1 Guinness World Record (955 185 views concurrent views) * 610 000 pounds raised for the NHS and BBC Children in Need---FEEDBACK: During: “... most enjoyable interview I’ve ever had. You are so well researched and so smart and asked some really great question...2023-09-031h 01Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Jennia Yang 杨济瑄 | President & Valedictorian @ Top China School, Xi'an, Capital City 13 Dynasties, Female CEO, Start-ups, VP Cambridge Uni Entrepreneurs, Love, Global Affairs, Talents, Debating, Music) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Episode 74 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Jennia Yang 杨济瑄 is a first-year economics student at Emmanuel College. She believes in the power of knowledge, arts, love, and altruism to fight back uncertainties and isolation in a changing world. Growing up in Xi'an, the historical capital city of 13 Chinese dynasties, her beliefs were shaped by her four-year project advocating for local cultural intangible heritages. This endeavour evolved into an educational campaign that reached thousands of local students. As a natural risk-taker in search for rewards, she continuously rejects comfort and mediocrity. Amongst the many roads that diverted in life, she somehow ended up on the ro...2023-07-0401 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityJennia Yang 杨济瑄 | President & Valedictorian @ Top China School, Xi'an (Capital City of 13 Dynasties), Female CEO (Start-ups), VP Cambridge Uni Entrepreneurs, Love (Now & Future), Global Affairs, Talents (Debating, Music) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Episode 74 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Jennia Yang 杨济瑄 is a first-year economics student at Emmanuel College. She believes in the power of knowledge, arts, love, and altruism to fight back uncertainties and isolation in a changing world. Growing up in Xi'an, the historical capital city of 13 Chinese dynasties, her beliefs were shaped by her four-year project advocating for local cultural intangible heritages. This endeavour evolved into an educational campaign that reached thousands of local students. As a natural risk-taker in search for rewards, she continuously rejects comfort and mediocrity. Amongst the many roads that diverted in life, she somehow ended up on the ro...2023-07-041h 50Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityEmma Whitaker-Pitts (WP) | Cambridge University Dance (CUTAZZ, Street Performing, Teaching), UK Ambassador / Journalism Ambitions, MML (Spanish & Portuguese, Colombia, Salamanca), Head Girl, 93YO Grandma, Life Philosophies | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Emma Whitaker-Pitts is a second year MML (Modern and Medieval Languages), Spanish and Portuguese student at Clare College, University of Cambridge. Her experience as Head Girl of her secondary school, as well as Secretary and teacher of street dance for the CUTAZZ dance society in Cambridge, has helped Emma to gather an extensive repertoire of leadership experience, recognised by her receiving of the Brathay Organisation Award for Outstanding Student Leadership in 2021. Her voluntary work in summer schools and her primary school in her local town, as well as her childhood rooted in musical theatre and her participation in many...2023-04-291h 32Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Emma Whitaker-Pitts (WP) (Cambridge University Dance, CUTAZZ, Street Performing, Teaching, UK Ambassador, Journalism, MML, Spanish & Portuguese, Colombia, Salamanca, Head Girl, 93YO Grandma, Philosophies | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Emma Whitaker-Pitts is a second year MML (Modern and Medieval Languages), Spanish and Portuguese student at Clare College, University of Cambridge. Her experience as Head Girl of her secondary school, as well as Secretary and teacher of street dance for the CUTAZZ dance society in Cambridge, has helped Emma to gather an extensive repertoire of leadership experience, recognised by her receiving of the Brathay Organisation Award for Outstanding Student Leadership in 2021. Her voluntary work in summer schools and her primary school in her local town, as well as her childhood rooted in musical theatre and her participation in many...2023-04-2900 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunitySPOTLIGHT: Amazing Grace (Duet - Lucy Martin & David Quan) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Lucy Martin is in her second year at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, studying geography. She is a talented musician and a confident performer, be that singing, dancing or public speaking. She is a choral scholar and has recently toured Hungary with the Choir of Emmanuel College. She also sings with a jazz band and plays the oboe. In the past, her performing has provided some incredible opportunities such as singing solo at the Royal Albert Hall and headlining on a main Ghent festival stage in Belgium. Lucy always prioritises her academic studies but likes to play sport and...2023-04-2503 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Shen Lin 林深 (15YO Cambridge Offer, "Forced" Genuis Gap Year, Head Boy Leadership, Day Before 18th Birthday, On Legacy, Mortality, Good Person), Chinese Cultures, Values, Careers, Expectations, 'Failures') | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Shen Lin is a first-year Economics Student at Trinity College, University of Cambridge. At the brink of turning 18, he is excited to be invited to this podcast to talk about his experiences as an overseas student and his thoughts about the world. Shen received his offer to Cambridge at the age of 15 and was "forced" to take a gap year before coming to Cambridge. He felt that "the world around him is changing every day" since he started his gap year and even more so after he started his university course last October. Being one of the two students...2023-04-1301 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityShen Lin 林深 | 15YO Cambridge Offer, "Forced" Genuis Gap Year, Head Boy (Leadership, Inclusivity), Day Before 18th Birthday, On Legacy (Mortality, Good Person), Chinese Cultures, Values, Careers (Expectations, 'Failures') | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Shen Lin is a first-year Economics Student at Trinity College, University of Cambridge. At the brink of turning 18, he is excited to be invited to this podcast to talk about his experiences as an overseas student and his thoughts about the world. Shen received his offer to Cambridge at the age of 15 and was "forced" to take a gap year before coming to Cambridge. He felt that "the world around him is changing every day" since he started his gap year and even more so after he started his university course last October. Being one of the two students...2023-04-131h 30Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityMelissa Dewar | Resilience (Abuse***, Suffering), God (Faith, Prayers Answered, Bible, Love), Dubai Childhood (Philanthropic Motivations), Fashion & Entrepreneurship (NYT, VOGUE Features), Goals (Habits, Career, Lessons) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 *** CN: Life-altering difficulties and personal sufferings at childhood (a direct precursor to Melissa's philanthropic motivations for parent-child abduction).Melissa Dewar is currently a final year Master of Architecture Student at the University of Cambridge studying part-time. Her academic studies are related to the field of technology and finance in relation to our built environment. Her thesis examines the architecture of financial institutions in the face of digitalisation. Whilst studying she also has 3 + years of work experience as an Architectural Designer in London. Outside of her studies and work, she was involved with the Cambridge TEDx So...2023-03-2957 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Melissa Dewar (Resilience, Abuse***, Suffering, God, Prayers Answered, Bible, Dubai Childhood, Philanthropic Motivations, Fashion & Entrepreneurship, NYT / VOGUE Features, Habits, Career, Lessons) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 *** CN: Life-altering difficulties and personal sufferings at childhood (a direct precursor to Melissa's philanthropic motivations for parent-child abduction).Melissa Dewar is currently a final year Master of Architecture Student at the University of Cambridge studying part-time. Her academic studies are related to the field of technology and finance in relation to our built environment. Her thesis examines the architecture of financial institutions in the face of digitalisation. Whilst studying she also has 3 + years of work experience as an Architectural Designer in London. Outside of her studies and work, she was involved with the Cambridge TEDx S...2023-03-2901 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Kwabena Osei (Future Leaders Magazine, 1 of UK's Most Outstanding African & Caribbean, Faith, God, Christianity, Black, Working-Class, 1st Gen, TikTok, Ghana, UK, Oxford Union, Law, Labour | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Kwabena Osei is a 3rd year History and Politics student at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He is currently Vice President of the Oxford Law Society and has previously served on the committees of some of the largest societies in Oxford, including the Oxford Afro-Caribbean Society, the Oxford University Labour Club, and the Oxford Union. In 2022, Kwabena was listed as one of the UK's most outstanding African and Caribbean students in the 14th edition of the annual 'Future Leaders' magazine. As a black, working-class student who is the first in his family to attend university, Kwabena is passionate about promoting...2023-03-1100 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityKwabena Osei | Future Leaders Magazine (1 of UK's Most Outstanding African & Caribbean), Faith (God, Christianity), Access (Black, Working-Class, 1st Gen, TikTok), Family (Ghana, UK), Leadership (Oxford Union, Law, Labour) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Kwabena Osei is a 3rd year History and Politics student at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He is currently Vice President of the Oxford Law Society and has previously served on the committees of some of the largest societies in Oxford, including the Oxford Afro-Caribbean Society, the Oxford University Labour Club, and the Oxford Union. In 2022, Kwabena was listed as one of the UK's most outstanding African and Caribbean students in the 14th edition of the annual 'Future Leaders' magazine. As a black, working-class student who is the first in his family to attend university, Kwabena is passionate about promoting...2023-03-111h 07Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: David Eagleson ***Public Resignation VP of Cambridge Union, Why President Now? Student Politics Cliquism, Toxicity, Northern Ireland, Division, Culture, Coming Out, Weight Loss, Struggles, Space Law | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文***CN: Resigning as Vice-President of The Cambridge Union hours ago, David Eagleson is currently standing as President against Max Ghose. Both are valued Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 guests; this Podcast does NOT publicly endorse any particular candidate, but is solely focused on 'giving guests legacy-worthy interviews'. Beyond student politics discussions, this episode also features various forms of conflict, division, and violence associated with Northern Ireland, LGBT, Religion, and Space Law that may arouse strong emotions. David Eagleson is a final year law student who served as Vice President of the Cambridge Union Society for a year until h...2023-03-0601 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityDavid Eagleson | ***Public Resignation VP of Cambridge Union, Why President Now? Student Politics (Cliquism, Toxicity), Northern Ireland Childhood (Division, Culture), Coming Out (LGBT, Religion), Space Law (Possibilities) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文***CN: Resigning as Vice-President of The Cambridge Union hours ago, David Eagleson is currently standing as President against Max Ghose. Both are valued Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 guests; this Podcast does NOT publicly endorse any particular candidate, but is solely focused on 'giving guests legacy-worthy interviews'. Beyond student politics discussions, this episode also features various forms of conflict, division, and violence associated with Northern Ireland, LGBT, Religion, and Space Law that may arouse strong emotions. David Eagleson is a final year law student who served as Vice President of the Cambridge Union Society for a year until h...2023-03-061h 05Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunitySarah Ouyang | Philosophy Qs (Prize-Winner, Overthinker), America (NJ & NY), Novel (Moose Man, 70+ pages!), Music (15+ Years), Extra-Curriculars (Devil's Advocate), Careers (CAMSIF ESG, Finance), Family (Values, Hopes) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Sarah Ouyang is a first-year student at St John's College studying Economics. She joined the Cambridge Student Investment Fund in September last year, where she enjoyed working on the Energy team in first term and is now co-sector head of the ESG team. She is also Director of Growth & Partnerships in the nonprofit organisation Bridges for Enterprise. Outside of academics, she loves music – she plays piano, cello and guitar – and just listening to music while walking around town. Some other hobbies include tennis, writing and baking, although that last one is a bit of a difficulty here at university. Back...2023-03-011h 09Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Sarah Ouyang (Philosophy Qs, Prize-Winner, Overthinker, America, NJ & NY, Moose Man Novel, 70+ pages, Music, Extra-Curriculars, Devil's Advocate, CAMSIF ESG, Finance Careers, Family Values, Hopes) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Sarah Ouyang is a first-year student at St John's College studying Economics. She joined the Cambridge Student Investment Fund in September last year, where she enjoyed working on the Energy team in first term and is now co-sector head of the ESG team. She is also Director of Growth & Partnerships in the nonprofit organisation Bridges for Enterprise. Outside of academics, she loves music – she plays piano, cello and guitar – and just listening to music while walking around town. Some other hobbies include tennis, writing and baking, although that last one is a bit of a difficulty here at university. Back...2023-03-0101 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityHarrison Moore | Autism (8YO), President of Cambridge Union? (*Eligible*, Scroops, Elections, Standing Committee Social Events Officer, Rejections), Linguistics (UK Olympiad), Parents (US/UK Politics, Influences) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Harrison Moore is a second-year student at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, studying linguistics. He is a British-American dual citizen who grew up in Kent and has a passion for languages. He represented the UK twice in the International Linguistics Olympiad. In June 2022, he was elected Social Events Officer for the Cambridge Union Society, and this term he has put on events including Jazz after Dark, a ceilidh in the Chamber and life drawing. “David Quan paid for my coffee (Americano). What more can I say? 10/10!” - Harrison---WHY? COFFEE'S ON M...2023-02-251h 15Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Harrison Moore (Autism 8YO, *Eligible* President of Cambridge Union, Scroops, Elections, Social Events Officer, Rejections, UK Linguistics Olympiad, British American Parents) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Harrison Moore is a second-year student at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, studying linguistics. He is a British-American dual citizen who grew up in Kent and has a passion for languages. He represented the UK twice in the International Linguistics Olympiad. In June 2022, he was elected Social Events Officer for the Cambridge Union Society, and this term he has put on events including Jazz after Dark, a ceilidh in the Chamber and life drawing. “David Quan paid for my coffee (Americano). What more can I say? 10/10!” - Harrison---WHY? COFFEE'S ON M...2023-02-2501 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Jingli (President of Cambridge Chinese Society, CCS, Architecture @ Trinity, Women's Beauty Standards & Confidence, Singing @ King's Voices) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jingli is a 3rd-year international student at Trinity College studying Architecture. She sees herself as a problem solver tackling complex and contradictory matters - both those posed by life and those of her own making. Growing up in Beijing, she is familiar with competitive educational system and developed her own methods for building the appropriate level of confidence. She has been in the UK since GCSEs, progressing northward from Kent to Surrey and to Cambridge. Jingli is currently the president of Cambridge University Chinese Undergraduate Society (CCS) and is a choral scholar at King’s Voice, King College Cambridge; sh...2023-02-0401 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityJingli | President of Chinese Undergraduate Society (CCS), Architecture @ Trinity), Singing (King's Voices, Talents), China/UK Beauty Standards Social Manifestation, Confidence as Young Women, Shoutouts (Friends & Family) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jingli is a 3rd-year international student at Trinity College studying Architecture. She sees herself as a problem solver tackling complex and contradictory matters - both those posed by life and those of her own making. Growing up in Beijing, she is familiar with competitive educational system and developed her own methods for building the appropriate level of confidence. She has been in the UK since GCSEs, progressing northward from Kent to Surrey and to Cambridge. Jingli is currently the president of Cambridge University Chinese Undergraduate Society (CCS) and is a choral scholar at King’s Voice, King College Cambridge; sh...2023-02-0344 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunitySPOTLIGHT#2: Brian Wong's Emotional Realizations Post Anti-social Childhood | (HK Rhodes Scholar, PhD Politics, Founder of Oxford Political Review, Head of Speaker Strategy, Polemix, TIME, FT (CN), Debate Coach, Yale+Oxford)｜Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Brian Wong is a geopolitical strategist, advisor, and philosopher publishing extensively on Sino-American relations, medium statecraft, and where nascent technologies intersect political theory and public policy. A Hong Kong Rhodes Scholar (2020) and third-year DPhil in Politics at Balliol College, Oxford, they graduated with a Distinction in the MPhil in Politics at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, and First Class Honours (9th out of 240+ in the 2018 cohort) from Pembroke College, University of Oxford with an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, having attended Oxford on a full scholarship on a Kwok Scholarship. Brian has taught modules in politics to undergraduate...2023-01-2206 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunitySPOTLIGHT: Brian Wong on Asian Model Minority Myth | (HK Rhodes Scholar, PhD Politics), (Founder of Oxford Political Review), (Head of Speaker Strategy, Polemix), (TIME, FT (CN) Contributor), (Ex-Debate Coach, Yale+Oxford)｜Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Brian Wong is a geopolitical strategist, advisor, and philosopher publishing extensively on Sino-American relations, medium statecraft, and where nascent technologies intersect political theory and public policy. A Hong Kong Rhodes Scholar (2020) and third-year DPhil in Politics at Balliol College, Oxford, they graduated with a Distinction in the MPhil in Politics at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, and First Class Honours (9th out of 240+ in the 2018 cohort) from Pembroke College, University of Oxford with an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, having attended Oxford on a full scholarship on a Kwok Scholarship. Brian has taught modules in politics to undergraduate...2023-01-1805 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute PREVIEW: Brian Wong (HK Rhodes Scholar, PhD Politics), (Founder of Oxford Political Review), (Head of Speaker Strategy, Polemix), (TIME, Nikkei, Diplomat, FT (CN) Contributor), (Ex-Debate Coach, Yale+Oxford) ｜ Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Brian Wong is a geopolitical strategist, advisor, and philosopher publishing extensively on Sino-American relations, medium statecraft, and where nascent technologies intersect political theory and public policy. A Hong Kong Rhodes Scholar (2020) and third-year DPhil in Politics at Balliol College, Oxford, they graduated with a Distinction in the MPhil in Politics at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, and First Class Honours (9th out of 240+ in the 2018 cohort) from Pembroke College, University of Oxford with an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, having attended Oxford on a full scholarship on a Kwok Scholarship. Brian has taught modules in politics to undergraduate...2023-01-1500 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityBrian Wong | HK Rhodes Scholar (PhD Politics, Oxford Political Review Founder), Failures (19Hrs/6D, Why Men Rebel, Reimagining Hate, Marriage A Flawed Institution?), Asian Model Minority Myth, Global Politics, Childhood | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Brian Wong is a geopolitical strategist, advisor, and philosopher publishing extensively on Sino-American relations, medium statecraft, and where nascent technologies intersect political theory and public policy. A Hong Kong Rhodes Scholar (2020) and third-year DPhil in Politics at Balliol College, Oxford, they graduated with a Distinction in the MPhil in Politics at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, and First Class Honours (9th out of 240+ in the 2018 cohort) from Pembroke College, University of Oxford with an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, having attended Oxford on a full scholarship on a Kwok Scholarship. Brian has taught modules in politics to undergraduate...2023-01-141h 29Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute REVIEW: Brian Wong | (HK Rhodes Scholar, PhD Politics), (Founder of Oxford Political Review), (Head of Speaker Strategy, Polemix), (TIME, Nikkei, Diplomat, FT (CN) Contributor), (Ex-Debate Coach, Yale+Oxford) ｜ Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Brian Wong is a geopolitical strategist, advisor, and philosopher publishing extensively on Sino-American relations, medium statecraft, and where nascent technologies intersect political theory and public policy. A Hong Kong Rhodes Scholar (2020) and third-year DPhil in Politics at Balliol College, Oxford, they graduated with a Distinction in the MPhil in Politics at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, and First Class Honours (9th out of 240+ in the 2018 cohort) from Pembroke College, University of Oxford with an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, having attended Oxford on a full scholarship on a Kwok Scholarship. Brian has taught modules in politics to undergraduate...2023-01-1401 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Lisa Levytska (Corporal Punishments Pro Dance, Vegetarianism, Making Money 12YO, Finance & Trading, Boarding School Ukraine to UK, Lifestyle Monetisation, Modeling, Creative Writing) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Lisa Levytska is a 2nd-year international student at Homerton studying Modern and Medieval Languages (French & German). Growing up in Ukraine, Lisa was born into 2 native languages - Russian and Ukrainian, which inspired her to become proficient at a number of languages (currently fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, English, French and German) and pursuing languages at university. Outside of her university degree, Lisa is particularly interested in sports and financial markets. Having come from a professional dancing background (in Latin & Ballroom dance with 8 years of experience), she enjoys practicing Yoga and dancing in a range of different styles, such as Hip-Hop...2023-01-0801 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityLisa Levytska | Money (12YO$), Corporal Punishments as Kid (Pro Dance), Vegetarianism (Debates with Family), Trading & Finance (Earnings), Monetarisation (Modeling, Writing, Social Media), Road to Cambridge (Creativity) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Lisa Levytska is a 2nd-year international student at Homerton studying Modern and Medieval Languages (French & German). Growing up in Ukraine, Lisa was born into 2 native languages - Russian and Ukrainian, which inspired her to become proficient at a number of languages (currently fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, English, French and German) and pursuing languages at university. Outside of her university degree, Lisa is particularly interested in sports and financial markets. Having come from a professional dancing background (in Latin & Ballroom dance with 8 years of experience), she enjoys practicing Yoga and dancing in a range of different styles, such as Hip-Hop...2023-01-081h 23Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityHassan Esufally FRGS | Ironman & Marathon ALL 7 Continents (1st Sri Lankan), Antarctica & Mt Everest (Preparation, Mentality, Visualisation Diet), Financial Freedom (Lifestyle Monetisation, 5-Step Business Model, Charity) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Hassan Esufally is a Master's Candidate in Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cambridge, who has become the first Sri Lankan in history (and one of around 300 people worldwide) to run a marathon on all seven continents (by running some of the hardest marathons in the world, including one in Antarctica!). He has also done an Ironman and plan to summit Mount Everest in 2025! On the travel front, he has been to over 65 countries and have a goal to visit every country in the world! Finally, he aims to achieve time, location, and financial freedom by 35 years old...2022-12-281h 08Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityIndran & Shiva Mukherjee | Saints (School Captain, Our Memories, Gratitude), Elite Debating and Rowing (Australian Representatives), Medical School (Habits, Community), Misconceptions of David Quan | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Guest #1: Indran Mukheree is a final year medical student at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. He is surgically inclined with specific interest in general surgery and obstetrics and gynaecology. He was previously School Captain at St Peters College, Adelaide, and has interests in music and sport. Indran was the rowing coxswain for the South Australian open men’s 8 and is passionate about Australian Rules Football and cricket. He continues to play trombone for his medical school’s orchestra. More recently, Indran has been actively involved in the Australasian Students surgical association and is organising the logistics of their 2023 conference in Adel...2022-12-211h 04Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Indran & Shiva Mukherjee (Criticisms of David Quan, Saints School Captain, Australian Debating & Rowing Representative, Medical School, Memories of Schooling Community) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Guest #1: Indran Mukheree is a final year medical student at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. He is surgically inclined with specific interest in general surgery and obstetrics and gynaecology. He was previously School Captain at St Peters College, Adelaide, and has interests in music and sport. Indran was the rowing coxswain for the South Australian open men’s 8 and is passionate about Australian Rules Football and cricket. He continues to play trombone for his medical school’s orchestra. More recently, Indran has been actively involved in the Australasian Students surgical association and is organising the logistics of their 2023 conference in Adel...2022-12-2101 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Emily Arnold (Washington Business Journal 25 Under 25, 400-page Entrepreneurship Curriculum for Government, 40+ Countries, Waldorf Alternative Education, Lifestyle, MPhil Christ's College, Cambridge) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Emily Arnold is pursuing an MPhil in Development Studies at Christ's College, University of Cambridge. Her background is in English literature, environmental science, and entrepreneurship. Before coming to Cambridge, she worked in management consulting focusing on startup and venture ecosystems where she was named as one of the Washington Business Journal's 25 under 25 and as the Norther Virginia Tech Council's NextGen Leaders. In her spare time, she loves to travel and experience new places, having been to over 40 countries and counting. She loves the outdoors and staying active, practicing yoga, acro yoga, ski-racing, hiking, running, and recently, as a new...2022-12-1801 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityEmily Arnold | Entrepreneurship (Washington Business Journal 25 under 25, VCs, Start-ups, Gov Consulting), Alternative Education (Waldorf / Steiner), Lifestyle (40+ Countries, Literature, Environment, Development) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Emily Arnold is pursuing an MPhil in Development Studies at Christ's College, University of Cambridge. Her background is in English literature, environmental science, and entrepreneurship. Before coming to Cambridge, she worked in management consulting focusing on startup and venture ecosystems where she was named as one of the Washington Business Journal's 25 under 25 and as the Norther Virginia Tech Council's NextGen Leaders. In her spare time, she loves to travel and experience new places, having been to over 40 countries and counting. She loves the outdoors and staying active, practicing yoga, acro yoga, ski-racing, hiking, running, and recently, as a new...2022-12-161h 00Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Jezz Brown (President of Jesus College Cambridge JCR, State School (93%) vs Private Schools, Dating, Politics, HSPS) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jezz Brown is a 2nd year HSPS student at Jesus College. Having now finished his terms as JCR President and President of the Class Act Campaign, Jezz continues his passion for 'moving forward whilst giving back' in his role as national Learning and Development Director at the 93% Foundation. A passionate advocate of the power of educational champions, when he gets to escape Cambridge, Jezz works part-time as a Pupil Premium mentor at his old high school to which he accredits his success. Jezz hopes to spend the rest of his time in Cambridge supporting community initiatives, making Cambridge more...2022-12-1601 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityJezz Brown | President of Jesus College Cambridge JCR (Politics, Advocacy), State School (93% Foundation, Myth, Realities), Social Inequalities and Mobility (Private Schools, Stereotypes, Harvard), Tatoos, Dating | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jezz Brown is a 2nd year HSPS student at Jesus College. Having now finished his terms as JCR President and President of the Class Act Campaign, Jezz continues his passion for 'moving forward whilst giving back' in his role as national Learning and Development Director at the 93% Foundation. A passionate advocate of the power of educational champions, when he gets to escape Cambridge, Jezz works part-time as a Pupil Premium mentor at his old high school to which he accredits his success. Jezz hopes to spend the rest of his time in Cambridge supporting community initiatives, making Cambridge more...2022-12-111h 09Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityJezz Brown | President of Jesus College Cambridge JCR (Politics, Advocacy), State School (93% Foundation, Myth, Realities), Social Inequalities and Mobility (Private Schools, Stereotypes, Harvard), Tatoos, Dating | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jezz Brown is a 2nd year HSPS student at Jesus College. Having now finished his terms as JCR President and President of the Class Act Campaign, Jezz continues his passion for 'moving forward whilst giving back' in his role as national Learning and Development Director at the 93% Foundation. A passionate advocate of the power of educational champions, when he gets to escape Cambridge, Jezz works part-time as a Pupil Premium mentor at his old high school to which he accredits his success. Jezz hopes to spend the rest of his time in Cambridge supporting community initiatives, making Cambridge more...2022-12-111h 08Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Ekatarina Komarova (Russian-Chinese-American-British, Ivy League Brown University + Cambridge University Politics, Author, Navigating Global Tensions) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Ekaterina Komarova is a full-time student at Brown University, and a visiting Roger Williams Scholar at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge. Her academic focus on International Relations is informed by her Russian-Chinese background, and she continues to pursue IR at Cambridge by studying HSPS. Though her resume can make her seem like an aspiring civil servant—which she just might be—she is also passionate about the arts and humanities. With a second major in Comparative Literature and a keen interest in history, philosophy, film, and the performing arts, she will happily rant about anything from the Battle of Aust...2022-12-0901 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityEkaterina Komarova | Russian-Chinese-American-British (Being TCK, Politics), Ivy League Brown + Cambridge Universities, Self-Publishing (Creative Writing, Trial&Error, Perserverance), Careers (Navigating Global Tensions) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Ekaterina Komarova is a full-time student at Brown University, and a visiting Roger Williams Scholar at Pembroke College. Her academic focus on International Relations is informed by her Russian-Chinese background, and she continues to pursue IR at Cambridge by studying HSPS. Though her resume can make her seem like an aspiring civil servant—which she just might be—she is also passionate about the arts and humanities. With a second major in Comparative Literature and a keen interest in history, philosophy, film, and the performing arts, she will happily rant about anything from the Battle of Austerlitz (the real thin...2022-12-071h 14Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Laura Lungu | Cambridge Neuroscience PhD, Morality, Cambridge Union, Free Will, Psychology, Effective Altruism, Romania/UK Culture | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Laura Lungu is a 2nd year Neuroscience PhD at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, who is interested in neural basis for behaviour, passionate about philosophy, ethics and morality. She Prefers non-fiction, with favourite authors such as Sam harris, Steven Pinker, Christopher Hitchens and Michael Sandel. Her main side passions are art, writing and music She is currently organising an exhibition intersecting art and neuroscience, while pursuing her writing passion via her new blog. In her free time, she plays guitar, a passion she had since childhood."A pleasure to converse with David in a relaxed setting...2022-12-0200 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityLaura Lungu | Cambridge Neuroscience PhD, Morality (Cambridge Union, Free Will, Psychology, Effective Altruism), Communication (STEM vs Humanities), Cultures (Romania, UK, High/Low) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Laura Lungu is a 2nd year Neuroscience PhD at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, who is interested in neural basis for behaviour, passionate about philosophy, ethics and morality. She Prefers non-fiction, with favourite authors such as Sam harris, Steven Pinker, Christopher Hitchens and Michael Sandel. Her main side passions are art, writing and music She is currently organising an exhibition intersecting art and neuroscience, while pursuing her writing passion via her new blog. In her free time, she plays guitar, a passion she had since childhood."A pleasure to converse with David in a relaxed setting...2022-11-261h 01Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Anna Morgan (Founding Chatbridge, CAMFM Debates, Music Choral Scholar, Gap Year, Technology, HSPS, Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Anna Morgan is a first year HSPS student at Sidney Sussex, who lives near Brighton. She’s involved with lots of theatrical and musical pursuits at Cambridge, like directing plays and singing jazz and is a choral scholar at Sidney. Head of Speech at Cam FM and co-hosting a radio show called Chatbridge, Anna is starting a new debate themed show this term. She also is an Ents officer for Sidney JCR – which basically involves putting on lots of parties and film nights! Anna loves her degree but likes trying other things that Cambridge has to offer---2022-11-2201 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Ewan Martin-Kane (David's Neighbour, Editor-In-Chief of Notes, Director/Writer of 'Unsoiled', English, Clare College, Cambridge) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Ewan Martin-Kane is an English finalist, soon to enter his twenty-first year of life. Roughly one and a quarter of those years were spent being the neighbour of local podcast host David Quan, whom he admires for his all-encompassing friendliness. Having written and directed a play called ‘Unsoiled’ last year, Ewan is now organising Smorgasbord, an evening of new student-written theatre. He is also the current editor in chief of Cambridge's longest-running writing and arts zine, which is called Notes. Ewan comes from Lincolnshire and isn't sure where he's going, but all will be well. Ewan stresses that he is t...2022-11-1101 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityEwan Martin-Kane | Being David Quan's Cambridge Neighbour, 'Unsoiled' Play Writer & Director, How To 'Create Without Caveats', Story-Telling Best Practices, Editor-in-Chief of Cambridge's oldest Arts Zone Notes | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Ewan Martin-Kane is an English finalist, soon to enter his twenty-first year of life. Roughly one and a quarter of those years were spent being the neighbour of local podcast host David Quan, whom he admires for his all-encompassing friendliness. Having written and directed a play called ‘Unsoiled’ last year, Ewan is now organising Smorgasbord, an evening of new student-written theatre. He is also the current editor in chief of Cambridge's longest-running writing and arts zine, which is called Notes. Ewan comes from Lincolnshire and isn't sure where he's going, but all will be well. Ewan stresses that he is t...2022-11-081h 20Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Xinman (Yoyo) Liu（President of Cambridge VR / AR, Multicultural Upbringing & Microaggressions, Elite Music, Education, Homerton College) | Coffee's on Me, David QuanXinman (Yoyo) Liu is a second-year international student at Homerton studying Education, Policy and International Development. Growing up in China, she witnessed the systematic differences between international schools and Chinese public schools, inspiring her to inquire into how education systems can be changed to adapt to an increasingly digitalised and globalised world. Other than Education, Yoyo is particularly interested in technology. She is currently the Co-Head of Policy at The Wilberforce Society and the President of Cambridge VR/AR Society. In her spare time, she also enjoys playing the piano and the cello. "Coffee's Podcasting was f...2022-11-0601 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityXinman (Yoyo) Liu | President of Cambridge VR/AR Society (Technology, Metaverse, Web3, Virtual & Augmented Reality), Chinese Educational Systems (Ups & Downs), Culture (Being 乖 (guāi), Microaggression, Native Speakerism) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Xinman (Yoyo) Liu is a second-year international student at Homerton studying Education, Policy and International Development. Growing up in China, she witnessed the systematic differences between international schools and Chinese public schools, inspiring her to inquire into how education systems can be changed to adapt to an increasingly digitalised and globalised world. Other than Education, Yoyo is particularly interested in technology. She is currently the Co-Head of Policy at The Wilberforce Society and the President of Cambridge VR/AR Society. In her spare time, she also enjoys playing the piano and the cello. "Coffee's Podcasting was f...2022-11-031h 24Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: The Anonymous Bouncer (BNOC, Class Inequalities, Cambridge Union, Politics) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)The anonymous bouncer is a first year HSPS student at Queen’s College. He has previously served as a Cambridge Union Full Committee member on the social media team making (unfunny) TikToks. Since then, he had focused on his work with the TitHaller, as well as balancing his degree with his part time job as a bouncer. When the anonymous bouncer isn’t out attending Pints and Policy with the Labour Club, or watching debates at the Union, the anonymous bouncer is a singer and spends time writing his own music. ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME...2022-10-3001 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Sameer Merchant (CEO/Founder City Investment Training, Ex-Goldman Sachs, Ex-Barclays, Faith/Finance) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Sameer Merchant is the founder and CEO of City Investment Training who has almost a decade’s experience in investment banking, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Barclays. He has covered stocks across a broad range of sectors, including Chemicals, Fintech and Real Estate, with market cap ranging from $50m to >$100bn. Sameer is also the CEO and Lead Equity Research Analyst of AlphaStone Equities. He has a Charter from the CFA Institute USA and has a Masters in Finance from the London Business School. Sameer grew up mostly in India and Canada, moved to the UK ab...2022-10-2701 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunitySameer Merchant | Founder & CEO of City Investment Training, Ex-Goldman Sachs, Private Equity (Pay, Hours, Mindsets), Faith & Finance (Misconceptions), Entrepreneurship (Logistics), Upbringing (India, Canada, UK), Family | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Sameer Merchant is the founder and CEO of City Investment Training who has almost a decade’s experience in investment banking, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Barclays. He has covered stocks across a broad range of sectors, including Chemicals, Fintech and Real Estate, with market cap ranging from $50m to >$100bn. Sameer is also the CEO and Lead Equity Research Analyst of AlphaStone Equities. He has a Charter from the CFA Institute USA and has a Masters in Finance from the London Business School. Sameer grew up mostly in India and Canada, moved to the UK ab...2022-10-251h 00Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Guanting/冠廷 Di/狄 (Only Chinese Mainland Law Undergraduate, Singing Demonstrations, Billingual Upbringing, Queens' College, University of Cambridge) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Guanting Di is a 1st year law student at Queens’ College, Cambridge. Guanting is the only mainland Chinese undergraduate studying law and is one of the few international undergraduates who attended a state school in China. At Cambridge, he is the Queens’ JCR International Officer and the Legal Officer for Cambridge University Education Development Trust. He used to engage with local governments in Beijing for charity and volunteering works, and, knowing friends across different continents, he travelled to Belarus and Ukraine alone last Summer. Guanting also practices Krav Maga, and has studied singing for more than 10 years – interestingly, though, he ref...2022-10-2200 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Alex Ramsay (100% Cambridge Scholarship, Vision As Future New Zealand NZ Prime Minister, Elite Representative Basketball and Music, HSPS Fresher, Corpus Christi College) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand, Alex Ramsay (1st Year HSPS at Corpus Christi College) arrived in Cambridge last week to pursue his ambition of an Oxbridge degree in the Human, Social and Political Sciences. Alex comes to Cambridge as a Girdlers' Scholar at Corpus Christi College, and is grateful to the Girdlers' Company for providing his scholarship and enabling him to pursue his dreams. Alex describes himself as curious, with a passion for learning. However, outside of uni he has two primary passions as well: basketball and jazz music. He pursued both of these interests, along side...2022-10-1801 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityAlex Ramsay | Future PM of New Zealand (Politics, Vision, Misconceptions), 100% Cambridge Scholarship (Fresher), Elite Representative Basketball, High-level Music (Jazz, Guitar), Holistic Upbringing (Body, Mind, Spirit) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand, Alex Ramsay (1st Year HSPS at Corpus Christi College) arrived in Cambridge last week to pursue his ambition of an Oxbridge degree in the Human, Social and Political Sciences. Alex comes to Cambridge as a Girdlers' Scholar at Corpus Christi College, and is grateful to the Girdlers' Company for providing his scholarship and enabling him to pursue his dreams. Alex describes himself as curious, with a passion for learning. However, outside of uni he has two primary passions as well: basketball and jazz music. He pursued both of these interests, along side...2022-10-161h 18Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Fortune Isoka-Onwordi (Internship / Job Applications, BAME, Land Economy, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Fortune Isoka-Onwordi is a 1st year Land Economy student at Magdalene College, Cambridge. He grew up in Watford and attended a state school. Having navigated predominately white institutions throughout his life, he have gained a unique experience in the ways Black people show up in these spaces from academia to the corporate world. Through this, he has learned the importance of having a true knowledge of self and confidence in one’s culture and history in being successful in any field. He hopes to pass this on and inspire others to thrive in spaces ‘not meant for them’. Growing up, he...2022-10-1501 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Lucy Williams (The Gambia, Controversy, International Development, Education, Homerton College, Cambridge University) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Lucy Williams is a 3rd Year student at Homerton studying Education Policy and International Development. She loves her subject and find international development particularly interesting following the few months she spent in The Gambia before uni. She also spends lots of her time getting involved in different societies including singing with Kings Voices and helping on the committee for the Christian Union as Vice President (External). "...a joy to be interviewed by David, who always asks such interesting and insightful questions... I feel honoured to have been a CoM guest!"---...2022-10-1301 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityLucy Williams | The Gambia Gap Year (Volunteering, International Development), Handling Controversy (E.g. Women's Right to Choose), Truth (Faith, Reasoning), Education (Tripos, Community, Influences) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Lucy Williams is a 3rd Year student at Homerton studying Education Policy and International Development. She loves her subject and find international development particularly interesting following the few months she spent in The Gambia before uni. She also spends lots of her time getting involved in different societies including singing with Kings Voices and helping on the committee for the Christian Union as Vice President (External). "...a joy to be interviewed by David, who always asks such interesting and insightful questions... I feel honoured to have been a CoM guest!"---...2022-10-121h 04Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Will Smith (Professional Basketball Player, Coach, and General Manager GM NBL1, Norwood Falmes) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Will Smith is the NBL1 General Manager (GM) and head of basketball operations for the Norwood Flames Basketball Club. He has coached in several countries around the world, travelling to 38 countries. Will is most passionate about developing young athletes holistically and having them reach their full potential as contributors to the world. He has a Bachelor of Education degree and MBA; his 2 degrees have intertwined perfectly with his recent basketball roles. He is an INFJ (a) Advocate personality type. "Pleasure to discuss basketball and life with David, who sees life deply and grasps meaning and understanding...2022-10-1001 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityWill Smith | Professional Basketball (Player, Coach, NBL1 GM Norword Flames), Culture (38 countries), Upbringing (Family, Growth, Challenges), Elite Sport (Mentality, Attitudes, Habits, Red Flags), Community & Burnout | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Will Smith is the NBL1 General Manager (GM) and head of basketball operations for the Norwood Flames Basketball Club. He has coached in several countries around the world, travelling to 38 countries. Will is most passionate about developing young athletes holistically and having them reach their full potential as contributors to the world. He has a Bachelor of Education degree and MBA; his 2 degrees have intertwined perfectly with his recent basketball roles. He is an INFJ (a) Advocate personality type. "Pleasure to discuss basketball and life with David, who sees life deply and grasps meaning and understanding...2022-10-071h 12Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Hayley Canham (Professional Acting, Matilda the Musical, Edinburgh Fringe, Classics, Queens' College, Cambridge) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文An actress, singer-songwriter, writer, composer, and director, Hayley Canham studies Classics at Queen’s College, Cambridge University. Her first professional acting role was Matilda in Matilda the Musical at age 9, while her most recent job was a role in the new Halo TV Series on Paramount Plus, released earlier this year. - Hayley has worked with playwright Sir Tom Stoppard in ‘The Hard Problem’ at The National Theatre, directed by Nicholas Hytner, as well as acted in Sam Mendes’ Penny Dreadful on Showtime.- She reached the quarter finals on the first series of the Voice Kids UK af...2022-10-0700 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Max Ghose (Etonian, Union's Debates Officer-elect, HSPS, Trinity Hall, Cambridge University) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Max Ghose is an incoming second year HSPS student at Trinity Hall. He comes from a multicultural family in London and has recently been elected Debates Officer at the Cambridge Union."My first ever interview and David did not disappoint. Without being cliché, it was a very thought-provoking discussion." - Max---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected upon the influences of my late Grandfather and wrote him a letter: https://www.vars...2022-10-0501 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Mona Yao (Chinese International Student, Singing Demonstration, Engineering, Robinson College, Cambridge) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Mona Yao is a third-year Engineering student at Robinson. She enjoys studying STEM at Cambridge and hopes to have a career in technology. She loves singing, spending time with her friends and binging documentaries. She is influenced by both the eastern and western culture, and she is truly grateful for how both cultures shaped her character. "...always a great pleasure talking to David! Thought-provoking conversations and amazing vibes… still owe me {more] coffee!!" - Mona ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueli...2022-10-0301 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityMax Ghose | Eton College (Deep-dive as Etonian, Elite Single-Sex Boarding School), Cambridge Union (Election, Arena of Ambition), Multiculturalism (Family, Perspectives), Advice (Internships, McKinsey, Struggles) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Max Ghose is an incoming second year HSPS student at Trinity Hall. He comes from a multicultural family in London and has recently been elected Debates Officer at the Cambridge Union."My first ever interview and David did not disappoint. Without being cliché, it was a very thought-provoking discussion." - Max---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected upon the influences of my late Grandfather and wrote him a letter: https://www.vars...2022-10-031h 10Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityMona Yao | International Chinese Student (Culture, Schooling, Experiences, Learnings), Singing (Demonstrations, Talents), Personal (Character Developments, Socialising), Cambridge (The Highs and Lows) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Mona Yao is a third-year Engineering student at Robinson. She enjoys studying STEM at Cambridge and hopes to have a career in technology. She loves singing, spending time with her friends and binging documentaries. She is influenced by both the eastern and western culture, and she is truly grateful for how both cultures shaped her character. "...always a great pleasure talking to David! Thought-provoking conversations and amazing vibes… still owe me {more] coffee!!" - Mona ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueli...2022-09-3059 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Sophie Clare (MML, Year Abroad, Christ's College, Cambridge University) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Sophie Clare is a 3rd year French and German student at Christ’s College, Cambridge, currently undertaking a year abroad and always embracing adventure. Raised with values which encouraged working hard and playing hard, Cambridge has provided Sophie with the opportunity to explore hobbies, passions and pathways both old and new, from medieval studies to motorsports. Sophie loves to talk about languages, pop culture, empowerment, travel, fast cars, history, manuscripts, and food - among other things. "...David seamlessly connected ideas and points of discussion, making this an excellent first experience for me as an interviewee."...2022-09-3001 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunitySophie Clare (Adventures of Year Abroad MML (French & German), Friends (Shoutouts), Fashion (Style, Ballroom & Latin Dance, Motorsport), Personal (Kindness, Empathy, Ideals) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Sophie Clare is a 3rd year French and German student at Christ’s College, Cambridge, currently undertaking a year abroad and always embracing adventure. Raised with values which encouraged working hard and playing hard, Cambridge has provided Sophie with the opportunity to explore hobbies, passions and pathways both old and new, from medieval studies to motorsports. Sophie loves to talk about languages, pop culture, empowerment, travel, fast cars, history, manuscripts, and food - among other things. "...David seamlessly connected ideas and points of discussion, making this an excellent first experience for me as an interviewee."...2022-09-281h 13Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Dhruv Makwana (PhD Computer Science, Stoicism, Buddhism, Depression, Trinity College, Cambridge University) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Dhruv Makwana is a 3rd Year PhD student in Computer Science at Trinity College, Cambridge. He was born in Mumbai, and moved a lot before growing up in Aberdeen, Scotland, where he stretched the school system to its limits. He has been consoled by and practising Stoicism since his efforts to overcome depression during his undergraduate degree. Having worked in industry for two years, he accidentally moved to Wellington, New Zealand, where he began his PhD, animal rights activism, vipassana meditation and Buddhism. Since returning, he founded the Aurelius Society (as part of work with the Aurelius Foundation), and...2022-09-2500 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityDhruv Makwana | Stoicism (Founding President of Aurelius Society), Depression (Vipassana Meditation, Mental Health), WellBeing (Cambridge Bubble, Music, Journaling), Career (Goldman Sachs, PhD, Etc) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Dhruv Makwana is a 3rd Year PhD student in Computer Science at Trinity College, Cambridge. He was born in Mumbai, and moved a lot before growing up in Aberdeen, Scotland, where he stretched the school system to its limits. He has been consoled by and practising Stoicism since his efforts to overcome depression during his undergraduate degree. Having worked in industry for two years, he accidentally moved to Wellington, New Zealand, where he began his PhD, animal rights activism, vipassana meditation and Buddhism. Since returning, he founded the Aurelius Society (as part of work with the Aurelius Foundation), and...2022-09-221h 49Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Jackson Miller (Founder of Mental Health Tech Start-up, VC Scholar) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jackson Miller accepted a Vice Chancellor’s Elite scholarship at Bond University and moved from Adelaide to the Gold Coast at 17, a month after graduating high school. In the last 2 years, Jackson has founded and led sporting organisations, consulted and worked for not-for-profits, travelled as a professional musician, co-ordinated crisis relief efforts, ran ultra-marathons to fundraise for charities and has recently launched a mental health tech start-up, while he continues his study and volunteering across a range of causes he is passionate about. “David, as a human, is genuine, purposeful and powerful – it’s no surprise that his quest...2022-09-2101 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityJackson Miller | Mental Health Tech Start-up (100M+ Global Users Ambition, Entrepreneurship Failures & Lessons), Childhood Struggles (Parental Arguments, Financial Burdens, Identity Negotiation), National Leadership Forum | Coffee’s on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jackson Miller accepted a Vice Chancellor’s Elite scholarship at Bond University and moved from Adelaide to the Gold Coast at 17, a month after graduating high school. In the last 2 years, Jackson has founded and led sporting organisations, consulted and worked for not-for-profits, travelled as a professional musician, co-ordinated crisis relief efforts, ran ultra-marathons to fundraise for charities and has recently launched a mental health tech start-up, while he continues his study and volunteering across a range of causes he is passionate about. “David, as a human, is genuine, purposeful and powerful – it’s no surprise that his quest...2022-09-181h 00Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Jenni Morris (Land Economy, Jesus College, University of Cambridge) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jenni Morris is a 1st year Land Economist at Jesus College, Cambridge, who grew up in many places. Jenni has lived in Hungary, the UK, South Africa, Mali and Tanzania, rarely spending more than a year at each school she attended as a child. In Hungary for her teenage years Jenni developed a passion for rowing, but her experience at a competitive level forced her to quit for mental health reasons. Afterwards, Jenni became a competitive debater, having represented both Hungary and Cambridge at world championship events. Now at Cambridge, she spends a lot of her time rediscovering her...2022-09-1000 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Fortune Isoka-Onwordi (Land Economy, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Fortune Isoka-Onwordi is a 1st year Land Economy student at Magdalene College, Cambridge. He grew up in Watford and attended a state school. Having navigated predominately white institutions throughout his life, he have gained a unique experience in the ways Black people show up in these spaces from academia to the corporate world. Through this, he has learned the importance of having a true knowledge of self and confidence in one’s culture and history in being successful in any field. He hopes to pass this on and inspire others to thrive in spaces ‘not meant for them’. Growing up, he...2022-09-0701 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Joshan Parmar (Chair of Cambridge University Liberal Association, Mathematics, Fitzwillliams College JCR President) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Joshan Parmar is the chair of the Cambridge University Liberal association and secretary of Cambridge Hands on Science, he’s also been Fitz JCR president and Cambridge Union Treasurer. He’s passionate about liberalism and science outreach."...really great to chat to David about everything from politics to outreach. David is a natural host who knows you to create engaging conversations” - Joshan---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected upon the influenc...2022-09-0500 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityJoshan Parmar | Politics and Leadership (President of JCR, Chair of Liberal Association, Treasurer of Union, Election, Outreach), Cambridge (Traditions, Stereotypes, Mathmo), Upbringing (Schooling) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Joshan Parmar is the chair of the Cambridge University Liberal association and secretary of Cambridge Hands on Science, he’s also been Fitz JCR president and Cambridge Union Treasurer. He’s passionate about liberalism and science outreach."...really great to chat to David about everything from politics to outreach. David is a natural host who knows you to create engaging conversations” - Joshan---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected upon the influenc...2022-08-3157 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Jesimiel Akinsuyi (Natural Sciences, Homerton College, University of Cambridge) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jesimiel Akinsuyi is a second year Natural Sciences student in Homerton College at the University of Cambridge. She is someone who wears many “hats” in her day-to-day life, she is the director of marketing for a Youth-led organisation and Platform called “United Nations association Youth Parliament- UK” or UNAYP-UK for short, she is also an avid reader and has recently started uploading and posting book vlogs and is documenting her journey in becoming a great “story-teller” to the world through Youtube. In addition to her love for books, she has a deep love and appreciation for music, something that has helped h...2022-08-2801 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityJesimiel Akinsuyi | Sustainability (ESG, Youth Activism), Storytelling (YouTube, Tips, Books, Social Media), Self Confidence (Mental Health, Body Image, Friendships), Family (Nigerian Roots, Tribute to Late Mother) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jesimiel Akinsuyi is a second year Natural Sciences student in Homerton College at the University of Cambridge. She is someone who wears many “hats” in her day-to-day life, she is the director of marketing for a Youth-led organisation and Platform called “United Nations association Youth Parliament- UK” or UNAYP-UK for short, she is also an avid reader and has recently started uploading and posting book vlogs and is documenting her journey in becoming a great “story-teller” to the world through Youtube. In addition to her love for books, she has a deep love and appreciation for music, something that has helped h...2022-08-241h 06Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Freddie Fisk (President of Cambridge Union, History, Robinson College, Cambridge University) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Freddie Fisk is a history graduate and former Cambridge Union President. He is currently training to be a solicitor in London. His interests include: cycling (clumsily), politics, architecture, cheese/wine and getting excited about the Elizabeth Line. "Great at choosing interesting questions, easy company and lovely coffee - thoroughly enjoyed being interviewed by David!" - Freddie---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected upon the influences of my late Grandfather and wrote him a lette...2022-08-2200 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityFreddie Fisk | President of The Cambridge Union, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia (6am Wakeups, 11YO), Childhood (Family Separation, Schooling), Resilience (Anecdotes & Attitudes), Law (Career), Why Podcast? | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Freddie Fisk is a history graduate and former Cambridge Union President. He is currently training to be a solicitor in London. His interests include: cycling (clumsily), politics, architecture, cheese/wine and getting excited about the Elizabeth Line. "Great at choosing interesting questions, easy company and lovely coffee - thoroughly enjoyed being interviewed by David!" - Freddie---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected upon the influences of my late Grandfather and wrote him a lette...2022-08-211h 24Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Anna Piper-Thompson (APThompson YouTube, English, Clare College, Cambridge University) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文)Anna Piper-Thompson is an English student at Clare College, Cambridge, runs her YouTube channel APThompson, focused on accessibility and demystifying Cambridge. This is really important to her, as is disability access and gender equality, so she was the Disability Intersectionality Officer for the ‘Cambridge Our Streets Now’ campaign, has spoken at secondary schools about University applications, and is working as a STEM SMART mentor for a University access project . ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected up...2022-08-1900 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Linn Tengvall (Goldman Sachs Summer Intern Analyst, Durham University Philosophy and English Literature) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Linn Tengvall is a Goldman Sachs Asset Management summer intern studying Philosophy and English Literature at Durham. She is a small business owner, lover of deep conversations, nature and her cat. She would describe herself as somewhat of a walking juxtaposition, being a bubbly, social, lover of alone time; a creative academic and ultimately disconnected to her Swedish mother tongue with the constant bilingual reminder that no single language will ever truly be natural again.---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for Preside...2022-08-1400 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community1 Minute Preview: Mike Hood | (English, Selwyn College, Cambridge University, Eden Church) | Coffee's On Me, David Quan 权丁文Mike Hood grew up in Warwickshire, before studying English Literature at Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he now lives with his wife Rachael. He is an amateur spoken word poet and was a finalist in the UK poetry slam at the Royal Albert Hall, and he has worked since graduating trying to help people ask and find answers to the biggest questions about the meaning of life and God, first with university students around Britain (and sometimes in Belarus) and now with people of all ages in Cambridge. ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL...2022-08-1400 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityMike Hood | Truth (Christianity, Culture, Calling), Muffin Man (Life's Biggest Questions), Marriage (Love, Faith, Relationships), Creativity (Education, Identity) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Mike Hood grew up in Warwickshire, before studying English Literature at Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he now lives with his wife Rachael. He is an amateur spoken word poet and was a finalist in the UK poetry slam at the Royal Albert Hall, and he has worked since graduating trying to help people ask and find answers to the biggest questions about the meaning of life and God, first with university students around Britain (and sometimes in Belarus) and now with people of all ages in Cambridge. ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL...2022-08-091h 19Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityLinn Tengvall | Goldman Sachs Summer Intern, Army Boyfriend (Long-distance), Anxiety (Insecurities, Confidence, Belonging, Girl-germ, Personal Development), Philosophy, Sweden to England during Covid, Entrepreneurship, IB | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Linn Tengvall is a Goldman Sachs Asset Management summer intern studying Philosophy and English Literature at Durham. She is a small business owner, lover of deep conversations, nature and her cat. She would describe herself as somewhat of a walking juxtaposition, being a bubbly, social, lover of alone time; a creative academic and ultimately disconnected to her Swedish mother tongue with the constant bilingual reminder that no single language will ever truly be natural again.---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for Preside...2022-07-301h 09Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityFortune Isoka-Onwordi | Internships (Spring Weeks, CV, Networking), Cambridge (State School, Role Model), Being Black (Family, Childhood, Personality, Resilience), Social vs Corporate Dilemma | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Fortune Isoka-Onwordi is a 1st year Land Economy student at Magdalene College, Cambridge. He grew up in Watford and attended a state school. Having navigated predominately white institutions throughout his life, he have gained a unique experience in the ways Black people show up in these spaces from academia to the corporate world. Through this, he has learned the importance of having a true knowledge of self and confidence in one’s culture and history in being successful in any field. He hopes to pass this on and inspire others to thrive in spaces ‘not meant for them’. Growing up, he...2022-07-221h 22Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunitySal Widdicombe | Identity Crisis, Diverse Upbringing (Half-Ukranian-Half-Chinese Mum, English-Fluent-Chinese Dad), Cambridge Union Election Campaign, Chinese Studies (Culture, Misconceptions, Tips), Hobbies, Fulfilment | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Sal Widdicombe is a first year from Homerton studying Chinese. He comes from an international family and spent his early years in Hong Kong before moving to the UK. He loves languages and world cultures, recently winning an upset campaign at the Cambridge Union on a pledge of diversifying perspectives.---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected upon the influences of my late Grandfather and wrote him a letter: https://www.varsity.co.uk/features/23458 . Drawing...2022-07-101h 19Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityJenni Morris | Schooling (South Africa, Mali, Tanzania, Hungary), Elite Jr. Rowing (Toxic Coaching, Mental Health), Anecdotes (Sudden War, Ambassadors' Children), International Debating Rep, Secret Job in Cambridge | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Jenni Morris is a 1st year Land Economist at Jesus College, Cambridge, who grew up in many places. Jenni has lived in Hungary, the UK, South Africa, Mali and Tanzania, rarely spending more than a year at each school she attended as a child. In Hungary for her teenage years Jenni developed a passion for rowing, but her experience at a competitive level forced her to quit for mental health reasons. Afterwards, Jenni became a competitive debater, having represented both Hungary and Cambridge at world championship events. Now at Cambridge, she spends a lot of her time rediscovering her...2022-07-031h 41Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast Community'The Anonymous Bouncer' | Why Anonymous?, Cambridge Union (Politics, Elections, Class Inequality), The TitHaller, Upbringing (Money, Limitations, Habits), BNOC (OFF) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文The anonymous bouncer is a first year HSPS student at Queen’s College. He has previously served as a Cambridge Union Full Committee member on the social media team making (unfunny) TikToks. Since then, he had focused on his work with the TitHaller, as well as balancing his degree with his part time job as a bouncer. When the anonymous bouncer isn’t out attending Pints and Policy with the Labour Club, or watching debates at the Union, the anonymous bouncer is a singer and spends time writing his own music. ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME...2022-05-3152 minCoffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityDaisy Tozer | The Midnight Diarist (Performing Poetry), Cambridge (Imposter Syndrome, FirstGen, State School), Dating Aussie (Proven Pick-Up Line), English (on Sadness & Creativity), Lifestyle (Vulnerabilities, Cooking) | Coffee‘s on Me, David Quan 权丁文Daisy Tozer is a second-year English student at Trinity Hall (the better Trinity). As a first-gen student from a rural state school, coming to Cambridge for her always seemed like a bit of a pipe dream. Now that she’s here, however (despite the imposter syndrome), she’s loving it and is very keen to improve access. Daisy is Tit Hall’s Co-Class Act officer and has worked as an independent mentor. She loves writing poetry, binging crime thrillers, the movie Labyrinth and her cat (Ziggy Stardust).** Since the recording, Daisy has become the President of the Hesper...2022-05-241h 10Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityHayley Canham ('Cannibal') | Professional Acting (Matilda The Musical, Halo TV Series), Edinburgh Fringe (Medea The Musical), Anecdotes (The Voice Kids, Sir Tom Stoppard), Songwriting (BBC), Leukemia (Childhood + Charity) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文An actress, singer-songwriter, writer, composer, and director, Hayley Canham studies Classics at Queen’s College, Cambridge University. Her first professional acting role was Matilda in Matilda the Musical at age 9, while her most recent job was a role in the new Halo TV Series on Paramount Plus, released earlier this year. - Hayley has worked with playwright Sir Tom Stoppard in ‘The Hard Problem’ at The National Theatre, directed by Nicholas Hytner, as well as acted in Sam Mendes’ Penny Dreadful on Showtime.- She reached the quarter finals on the first series of the Voice Kids UK af...2022-05-121h 38Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityAnna Morgan | ChatBridge (Founding, Innovating), Cam FM (Debate Show), Power (Good Questions), Music (Choral Scholar, Piano, Teachers, Learning, Family), Gap Year, Life, Future (Technologies, Innovation, Happiness) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Anna Morgan is a first year HSPS student at Sidney Sussex, who lives near Brighton. She’s involved with lots of theatrical and musical pursuits at Cambridge, like directing plays and singing jazz and is a choral scholar at Sidney. Head of Speech at Cam FM and co-hosting a radio show called Chatbridge, Anna is starting a new debate themed show this term. She also is an Ents officer for Sidney JCR – which basically involves putting on lots of parties and film nights! Anna loves her degree but likes trying other things that Cambridge has to offer---2022-05-061h 03Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityMiz Rahman | VC of Cambridge, King's Politics (1M+ views, Big Speakers, Growing Society), Leadership (Role Models, Resources), Mentoring (Peter Davies, Lansdowne Partners), Upbringing (Bullying, State Comprehensive School) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Mizanur Rahman is a 2nd year Historian at King’s College. He grew up in London’s East End in the borough of Tower Hamlets. He is currently the Co-Chair of King’s Politics, the largest politics society at the University of Cambridge. He has worked with his team to plan and execute 50+ events which featured numerous prominent names, from Lord Sumption and Lord Neuberger to Noam Chomsky and Jacob Rees-Mogg.---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I refl...2022-05-041h 03Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityChirath Lekamge | Full-time School Captain, Leadership Styles, Life at Saints (St Peter's College, Adelaide), Education (Initiatives, Relationships, and Culture), Upbringing and Influences, Reflections (Tips and Insights) | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Chirath Lekamge is the School Captain of St Peter’s College, Adelaide, South Australia, during the College’s 175th Anniversary in 2022. Having moved around rural Victoria during primary school, Chirath joined the College in 2016. Having graduated from St Peter’s, affectionately called ‘Saints’, in 2021, Chirath accepted an offer to study Medicine at the University of Adelaide - an offer he deferred until 2023 after receiving the invitation to return to Saints in 2022 as Captain. Placing a strong emphasis on positive college culture in 2022, Chirath advocates for inclusivity and diversity whilst holding the values of introspection and perspective very highly to achieve su...2022-04-291h 44Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityLizzie Davy | Coming out & Recovery, Advocacy (mental health, LGBTQ+, feminism), Redesigning Education, TikTok (debate, hatred), Upbringing (Ed Sheeran), Law @ Cambridge, talents (musical theatre, 'flexibility') | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Lizzie Davy a first-year law student at Queens’ College, Cambridge. She grew up in rural Norfolk, and has enjoyed exchanging a bedroom view of fields for a view of the River Cam. She campaigns for greater awareness about mental health, and has worked with multiple secondary schools to initiate improvement in welfare support. She runs an influential TikTok account focused on recovering from mental illness, inspired by her own experiences with mental health. She also hosts live debates where she discusses issues such as feminism and LGTBQ+ rights, co-hosting with other creators with a range of views and instigating of...2022-04-261h 01Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityGuanting Di | Only Mainland Chinese Law Undergraduate, Singing (Demonstrations + Practical Tips), Politically Active in China, Day in The Life in China, Racism & Hate Crime, Family Habits & Values, and More | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Guanting Di is a 1st year law student at Queens’ College, Cambridge. Guanting is the only mainland Chinese undergraduate studying law and is one of the few international undergraduates who attended a state school in China. At Cambridge, he is the Queens’ JCR International Officer and the Legal Officer for Cambridge University Education Development Trust. He used to engage with local governments in Beijing for charity and volunteering works, and, knowing friends across different continents, he travelled to Belarus and Ukraine alone last Summer. Guanting also practices Krav Maga, and has studied singing for more than 10 years – interestingly, though, he ref...2022-04-231h 14Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityUmair Ahmad | Memes (@Clare_Incellectuals), Social Responsibilities, Religious Misconceptions (Muslim), Unsocial Childhood, Family Values (Happiness and Hard Work), All-boys Private School Culture* - #MeToo | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Umair Ahmad is a 1st year engineering student at Clare College, Cambridge, and is social secretary for the Union of Clare Students (or UCS as it is affectionally known here). As a practicing Muslim, he is trying to create a better perception of Islam in the western context. He is one of the admins of the wildly popular Instagram account @clare_incellectuals, on which they publish memes and through this medium spread awareness of pressing issues. He’s an active member of the pool society and one of its two youngest members. ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON...2022-04-211h 13Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityAbdullah Khan | Architecture (Cambridge & Life), Intermission (Daring Gap Year), Writing & Publishing Novel (The Faces), Identities (LGBT & Religion), Role Models, Hobbies, Antics, Carefree Grateful Mentality | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Abdullah Khan is an architecture finalist at Clare College, Cambridge. He grew up in London, in the shadow of a changing skyline. He has published a fantasy novel called 'The Faces', which is set here at the University of Cambridge. He illustrated it and that is available at Waterstones and Heffers. He enjoys many creative pursuits, including being head of design for St Johns’ College May Ball and The Cambridge Union’s Garden Party. He is involved in campaigning for the intersection of LGBT and religious voices. Impressively, Abdullah has been voted onto the top 10 Cambridge BNOC list – which stands...2022-04-181h 02Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityLily McGrail | *CN - Sexual Assault*, USA UK Education, Student Politics, Family Member with Disabilities, Teenage Struggles, Personal Development, Historical Learning, Author, Politics, Cambridge & Georgetown University | Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文Lily McGrail is an MPhil student in Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion on the Religion and Conflict Pathway at King’s College, University of Cambridge. At Cambridge, Lily is involved in the Cambridge Union as a guest liaison and garden party vice president, and she is a social secretary in the King’s College Graduate Society. She did her BA in Government at Georgetown University in Washington, DC with double minors in Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs and Global Medieval Studies. Lily has held a number of political internships in the US Senate, US House of Representatives, UK Hous...2022-04-131h 18Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityJack Wu | Cambridge Investment Fund, Elite Sport and Music, Attitudes of Top Coaches, Careers, Long-term Vision, and More | Coffee's on Me, David QuanJack Wu studies Natural Sciences at Clare College, Cambridge. He leads the Cambridge Student Investment fund with over 100k in assets; is an avid sportsman and musician, enjoying piano, violin, cycling, and badminton, which he plays for the University, and was previously part of a junior national high-performance team; and also happens to be my college husband. ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文 TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected upon the influences of my late Grandfather and wrote him a letter...2022-04-031h 08Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityAnna Piper-Thompson | English Literature, Building YouTube Channel (APThompson), Oxbridge Accessibility, Family, Positive Influences, Clare College, Cambridge University | Coffee's on Me, David QuanAnna Piper-Thompson is an English student at Clare College, Cambridge, with academic interests in medieval literature, and currently volunteers in Christ’s College’s archives. She is involved in a range of creative pursuits, from publicity and set design in the theatre scene, to writing for Varsity. She also runs her YouTube channel APThompson, focused on accessibility and demystifying Cambridge. This is really important to her, as is disability access and gender equality, so she was the Disability Intersectionality Officer for the ‘Cambridge Our Streets Now’ campaign, has spoken at secondary schools about University applications, and is working as a STEM S...2022-04-031h 12Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityTim Tian | Playing and Composing Music, Role Models and Influences, Wine Tasting, Eastern versus Western Cultures, Cambridge University, and More | Coffee's on Me, David QuanTim Tian studies Music at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Born in Qingdao, China, Tim went to boarding school in Uppingham, UK. Interestingly, I met Tim and his friends Anna, Maria, and Cameran, as they floated past Clare bridge close to midnight on a dinghy last June. We waved... and the rest is history. Tim is well-known for his passion and prowess of music, notably playing the Bassoon, Saxophone, and Piano. Tim also sings for the Magdalene Chapel Choir, founded the Timothee and the Jazz Disciples Band, and conducts the Orchestra on the Hill, aiming to do a post-graduate in composition. 2022-04-031h 18Coffee's on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Podcast CommunityLilla Bond | Oxford rejection, autistic brother, I Know a Girl, W Series, Universities in Canada and Hong Kong, Cambridge, and More | Coffee's on Me, David QuanLilla Bond is an MPhil student studying Geography at Clare College, Cambridge. She has had a fascinating educational journey, growing up in the UK near Birmingham, completing the IB Diploma, then doing a 4-year undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, including a 6-month exchange at the University of Hong Kong. Whilst in University, she founded the inclusive female and non-binary networking group ‘I know a Girl’, and recently spent the summer working for the all-female race series ‘W Series’ on the Formula One Support Package. ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QU...2022-04-031h 05