Posted by Liv in American Studies on August 18, 2015
It seemed appropriate as we approach the beginning of a new academic year to write a post attempting to provide some sort of guidance and advice for those of you going into your first year at Leicester. When I was discussing possible post ideas with my mum we both came to the conclusion that I […]
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Posted by Liv in American Studies on July 28, 2015
Less than ten minutes after having raced to the end of Harper Lee’s ‘Go Set a Watchman’, I’m taking to my laptop to express my thoughts towards the novel. Having highly anticipated the release of To Kill a Mockingbird’s sequel (or prequel, as Lee technically wrote Watchman before Mockingbird) and realising the relevance of the […]
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Posted by Jack in American Studies on May 6, 2015
Hey y’all. With just a few days left before I have to hand in my dissertation I thought I’d let you see what kind of conditions I’ve been working in… Laptop: The holy grail of dissertation writing – I reckon I’ve backed my work up at least 10,0000 times. Once every word. Book: Keep hold […]
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Posted by Jack in American Studies on April 2, 2015
Hey y’all. You’ve probably already found a house for next year but I just wanted to let you know where I would recommend. Clarendon: Clarendon is the area where pretty much everyone wants to live. Queen’s Road is proper handy in terms of all the crucial amenities and you can always find a bargain in […]
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Posted by Jack in American Studies on March 1, 2015
Hey y’all. In past month or two there have been several prestigious occasions where celebrities have spoke about pressing societal issues, Civil rights being one of the most frequently talked topics. I think it’s important that high status celebrities voice the concerns of the public as they have a bigger platform to do so. People […]
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Posted by Jack in American Studies on February 17, 2015
Hey y’all. In the last few weeks I’ve seen mobs of people all in their graduation gear wandering around Uni. It’s scary to think that this will be me in a few months as my third year enters its entering its last stages. Recently I visited some friends in Kent and the droves and droves […]
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Posted by Jack in American Studies on December 23, 2014
Hey y’all. As we draw closer to the big day and the doors on our advent calenders continue to flap it also means that January deadlines are looming. It might help and it might not but I’ve listed 5 things that help me revise for the January exams. Re-write your notes from lectures. This should […]
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Posted by Jack in American Studies on December 8, 2014
Hey y’all. As the semester draws to a close and you start to accumulate a lot of emails from the library regarding outstanding book loans you know that Christmas is just around the corner. I for one can’t wait to eat all the food I haven’t been able to eat at uni. Bucket loads of […]
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Posted by Jack in American Studies on November 24, 2014
Hey y’all. Yet another American television show has crept into my university routine. Some of you may have already started watching Homeland but if you haven’t I would definitely recommend it. Especially if you’re interested in American politics and foreign affairs because the show has them in abundance. The show follows several characters scattered around […]
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