Seven questions with... Andreas Michael Schiff

Why did you choose UCL?

It's a combination of factors. UCL is one of the world's leading universities, with an enthralling history and an outstanding reputation.

It is also highly regarded in social sciences, and I personally found the global governance programme a fascinating prospect (one of my interests being studying the UN). It's also in London - a city I am very fond of.

What is the most interesting thing you've done, seen or got involved with whilst at UCL?

It would probably be the wide range of exciting societies; UCL is a truly great, international institution, so there is something for everyone. I play squash and I'm a member of the Global Brigades Society, the UNICEF Society and my faculty's own committee. I'm also president of the International and Public Affairs Society, which is the student-led society of the School of Public Policy.

It demands lots of delegation, work and time, but I enjoy the outcome, whether it's learning something new, helping others or meeting like-minded people.

Where is your favourite place on campus?

That's easy! The Donaldson Reading Room in the main library, which is very grandiose - a place where you can quietly immerse yourself in the rich history of the university.

Give us your top three things to do/see/go to in London:

That's a less simple task… London is undoubtedly one of the world's most all-encompassing and greatest cities.

I recommend that everyone make use of London's numerous museums, many of which are free. Then there are the parks, especially in the spring when the flowers bloom and people relax and play games on a sunny day. The community feeling becomes infectious, despite it being such a large metropolis!

Last, but not least, food. I encourage all students to experiment with different tastes, as London has pretty much everything the world has to offer!

If you were to switch departments or courses at UCL, what would you study instead and why?

My undergraduate degree is in business, so perhaps it would be an MBA. I also find history very engaging.

Who would be your dream dinner guests?

That depends how big the table is! Many names come to mind, but I'd say: Michael Jackson, Hillary Clinton, Oscar Wilde, Abraham Lincoln, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Mahatma Gandhi.

What would it surprise people to know about you?

I'm a bit of a film geek and have a cherished movie collection!