Profile: James Mathews

Name: James Mathews
Also known as: "Nakey", "Jimmy"
Joined AIESEC in: 2004
Reason for joining: At the start, free pizza and a great sell!
Reason for staying: Leadership opportunities, and the opportunity to empower and develop others
Elections won: VPHR University of Queensland 2005; VPPD University of Queensland 2006; LCP University of Queesland 2008; MCVPF AIESEC Australia 2008-09
Elections lost: MCP AIESEC Australia 2008-09

I can always be heard saying:

On my iPod right now: Foo Fighters, Living End, Grinspoon
Countries visited: New Zealand, Ireland, France, Italy, Austria, England, Switzerland, and Singapore (Though the last really only was the airport)
Next country on my hitlist... Japan, Chile, or the US depending on the snow conditions and my budget!
I think you all should read... I swear I started this before Ryan posted it, but Shantaram - incredible book
Favourite quote: Be who you want to be, do what you want to do (random song I have no idea the name of); and No-one will run you down in Sydney if you're wearing a suit (Trent - AIESEC alumni)
Favourite part of Sydney? Sunny days in national parks on the harbour
Worst part of Sydney: 6.30am starts and the horrendous chill associated