Nikki, a 23 year old journalism and creative writing student from Cheltenham, has been named as Zest magazine and Alpro Soya Face of Fitness. She was announced the winner after impressing a panel of judges at the magazine's London office. She said: "The competition was a way of getting an insight. I was watching what all the girls on the magazine were doing, and it was a good opportunity for networking. I was so pleased that I got the chance to meet the magazine editor - I never believed I'd get such an opportunity!" Aspiring writer Having a glimpse of life on a glossy magazine was a real treat for the aspiring health and beauty writer. She was encouraged to apply to university as a mature student by a work colleague. She explained: "I didn't think I'd be disciplined enough to do all the work, but I've been so happy since I came here, it's really good. If I'd done the course when I'd left school, it wouldn't have meant so much, but now I'm more mature, I know what I want to get from it." As well as studying full-time, Nikki works 21 hours a week as an administrator for a housing association. Future hopes And as for the future - she would rather be working behind the scenes, but hopes that her experience in front of the camera will stand her in good stead. Nikki will be appearing on the cover of Zest magazine in February 2005 (right).
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University of Gloucestershire student, Nikki Chislett, is celebrating after winning a national cover girl competition...
