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I did
a degree in Genetics for some reason - I think I wanted to find
a cure for cancer and HIV.
But
after three years the thought of looking down a microscope for ever
in the QMC did not appeal.
I
realised there was more to the world of work than research so I
decided to become a journalist - it was that or become a nun, which
is what I wanted to be when I was eight.
| "In
hindsight, I'm glad my parents dragged me to all the weird
and wonderful places - its opened my eyes to the world." |
| Priya
Kaur-Jones |
On
balance, I think I made the right decision!
I
did a Post Graduate Diploma in journalism back up North in Sheffield
and then started working in radio.
I
spent 6 months in commercial radio in Leicestershire, then moved
to the BBC and never looked back.
I
started at the BBC Asian Network reading bulletins, then became
the station's East Midlands reporter, and then moved to TV.
It
has all happened so quickly, I sometimes have to pinch myself to
make sure its all real!
All
my jobs so far have been fun. I love presenting the early news although
I do have to set about 4 alarm clocks to make sure I drag myself
out of bed in time.
When
I'm not catching up on sleep I love travelling.
My
parents were bitten by the travel bug and so were always carting
me off to explore fantastic obscure places when we went on holidays
- although I do seem to remember kicking up a fuss when I was about
16.
The
thought of a month on the Trans-Siberian railway with my parents
didn't appeal, not when all my mates were going to Falaraki!
In
actual fact, I need not have worried, there were some delightful
Finnish Paratroopers in the same carriage to keep me entertained!
In
hindsight, I'm glad they dragged me to all the weird and wonderful
places - its opened my eyes to the world!
I
think my dream job would be doing a travel show, but then again,
I think everyone fancies a go at that!!
Top
Ten List
1.
Best Song Ever: Moondance by Van Morrison
2.
Best TV Show Ever: The Office
3.
Best personal TV moment:
None stick out so far, give it a while
4.
Best place in England: Lake District
5.
Favourite/ worst food: I love Thai food, and of course my mum's
delicious Indian cooking.
6.
Favourite/ worst drink: Water during the day, and G and T
at night
7.
Favourite/ worst animal: I love sheep - just because they don't
seem to have a clue - they live in another world.
8. Favourite
name for boy/ girl: Haven't given this much thought
yet!
9.
Favourite sport/ least favourite sport: Squash/Cricket
10.
Favourite politician/ historical figure: Nelson Mandela
Where
I grew up: Walton, near Wakefield/Leeds
What
I'd love to do if I didn't have to work for a living:
Travel, do yoga and have lots of massages in the sunshine.
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