Jacob Tombs (He/him)
What year are you in and what are you studying?
Third year specialization in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology
What’s one thing you’re incredibly passionate about?
National Parks and Wildlife conservation
How long have you been debating for?
2 years
What led you to try debate for the first time?
I saw the booth at clubs fair and thought hey I like arguing with people, lets give this a try
What do you love most about UADS?
The people are amazing, I have made so many friends in this club
What’s one of your favourite UADS memories?
There are so many, i'm not sure I can pick just one but, being in the round where a certain person responded to a POI from two of the most experienced debaters by saying "I don't care"
Using one word, what’s a topic you could forever debate about?
government policy
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to new debaters?
Show up to tournaments, even if you feel out of your depth, the more experienced debaters all remember being novices and they are more than happy to help you and give advice. Plus tournaments are the best place to get really good at debating.
You’re held over the Darvaza gas crater and will only be safely released if you can sing all the lyrics to a song correctly. What is that song?
What is a favourite quote of yours and who is it by?
Misty Mountains from the Hobbit
“Complaining about a problem without proposing a solution is called whining” – Teddy Roosevelt
What’s a moment in your life that has stuck with you?
If your friends had to describe you using 3 words, those words would be…
talkative, outdoorsy, intelligent
What’s one place you would really like to visit?
Nothing really comes to mind.
I really want to go on a roadtrip through central Asia, however there is a strong chance I would be kidnapped if I attempted it.