Staff Spotlight: Sam Monie
Whilst we are all adapting to home learning/working, we thought that we would catch up with some of our staff members to find out more about them - and see what they have been up to during lockdown! This week, we catch up with a familiar face from around campus.
Tell us about yourself
I’m Sam Monie. I started life in Muthill and went to primary school there until age 12, when I moved to Crieff and attended High School at Crieff High. At 16, I then went on to Perth College UHI for 4 years - becoming a Decorator (Interior Designer). Aged 20, I then went on to travel around the world – ending with working and living in Germany, before finally moving to London for the best part of 15 years. I now live in Perth.
What is your role at Perth College UHI?
My job role is Student Engagement – you will find me doing student inductions, Class Rep training, student engagement talks and helping students out with anything you can think of.
What’s the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is helping young students enjoy being in college. Seeing students being the best they can be, and having loads of giggles each day – as you never know what will happen.
What might people be surprised to know about you?
I am a DJ (music producer); I am a football coach at St Andrews under 12’s girls football team; and last but not least, I have climbed the Himalayas.
Favourite type of food?
Pasta.
Have you been cooking or baking anything nice during lockdown?
All kinds of great food, take a look at the before during and after pictures.
Favourite holiday destination?
India – I find India so cool. The food is amazing, the people are so welcoming and what it has to offer is like no other.
Where would you like to go when lockdown is over and it is safe to travel again?
Chile
Favourite book?
A Boy Called It.
Have you been reading any good books during lockdown?
The 50th Law (by 50 CENT and Robert Greene).
Favourite TV show?
Salvage Hunters.
What TV shows have you been watching during lockdown?
Fast N’ Loud.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A fashion designer.
If you were a super-hero, what type of powers would you have?
The power to fly.
First thing you would do if you won £1 million?
Get a tattoo of the date.
Who, or what, inspires you?
Fred Dibnah was a great inspiration as a young kid.
What is the best advice you have ever received, and who did it come from?
Go see the world - from an older friend when I was 17.
Happiest memory?
Waking up on the beaches of Goa on Christmas Day.
And most embarrassing?
Falling asleep behind a best mates wedding cake (a bit tipsy).
What else have you been doing during lockdown to keep busy?
Painting rooms, making airfix models and making some music.
Do you have any advice for students who may be struggling during this difficult time?
Keep in contact with as many family members and friends as much as you can. Skype and facetime can be so much fun.
