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When we first join primary school, it is perhaps our first foray into true friendship. We meet so many different people, from different backgrounds. We don’t hold any grudges or reservations, but rather make friends with everyone. From primary school through to high school, we may hold onto these friendships. Or we may part ways...
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This year marks 100 years since the birth of one of our most loved authors, Roald Dahl. Publishing his first book, The Gremlins, more than 70 years ago, Dahl went on to pen some of the greatest children’s stories of our time; with titles including Matilda, The Twits, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The...
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Many of us are still keen to improve ourselves and learn more about our passions, no matter the age, job or situation. People who didn’t attend university yet fortunately landed themselves in a wonderful job, but still wish to educate themselves in some way,or those who graduated long ago but desire a qualification in something wholly different....
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In a world where going to university is often seen as wiser choice compared to opting out, school-leavers can often feel huge amounts of pressure when making the big decision. Throughout secondary school we are very much encouraged to attend university in the future as we all dither on our career options at a young...
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All eyes were fixed on Vogue Fashion Fund winner for AW16. Mary took her show back to her roots, setting up showcase in her place of study, Central St Martins. Exposed brickwork lined the show space and a metallic fabric reminiscent of kitchen foil covered the floor, while a large bundle of metallic balloons crafting the entrance...
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This time of year is always a bit depressing; just because you are no longer at school doesn’t mean that you can’t fall victim to those back to school blues. With the end of summer, days becoming shorter and the weather getting colder it can feel like there’s not very much to look forward to. But don’t...
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When a young acquaintance of mine recently admitted to purchasing Facebook likes in order to be deemed as a pretty girl at school, my heart sank. I’d heard a lot of stories from teacher friends of  mine about the damaging impact that social media was having on teenagers mental health, but it wasn’t until this...
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It’s sad to see that bullying is such an issue in society. It’s something that I haven’t thought about in a while but recently the issue is being discussed extensively in the media. The Annual Bullying Survey found that nearly half of young people have experienced bullying. As if it wasn’t hard enough to prevent,...
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I don’t know about you guys but I am constantly getting pestered to ‘grow up’. Whether its by society or my parents, it is constantly shoved in my face that I am pretty much not at where I’m expected to be in my life. The pressures never end. Of course it would be ideal for...
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Ever since I was introduced to Media Studies during my GCSEs, I’ve been in love with it. I went on to choose Media as one of my A Level options at College and now I’m starting my 3rd year at The University of The West of England, studying a BA Hons in Media Culture & Practice....
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