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Yesterday evening, after three arduous years of studying Media and Sociology at the University of Leicester, I stuffed a car full of my personal belongings and timeless memories, as my last journey home commenced. Today, I have officially finished university and as I await my distinction results, I reflect on some wonderful memories that have […]
Banishing my Ignorance
Although I’m always willing to try new things, I’ll admit that I am a little bit rigid when it comes to my eating habits, so last week I thought I would try something new – Turkish food. It seems after the stress of finishing a degree had slowly dispersed, I began to reward myself (like […]
Can an act to tackle extremism, rob us of our right to freedom of speech?
Under the new conservative government, David Cameron is introducing a counter-terrorism bill which is set to include plans for ‘extremism disruption orders designed to restrict those trying to radicalise young people’ – Wintour, 2015. What this means is that any behaviour that is considered to be deemed as including ‘a risk of public disorder, a […]
The beauty of social media
This morning, as I lay in bed staring out of a window that gloomily presented the day’s grey and miserable forecast before me; I came across a news story that encouraged me to smile from ear to ear. A soaking wet homeless man with a sleeping bag drenched over his shoulders, was instructed to leave […]
The youth ARE passionate about politics!
With the general election creeping around the corner (7 may is voting day remember!), myself and my friends have been discussing politics like nobody’s business. It’s great to be able to have intellectually stimulating conversations about a topic that really matters and truly effects each and every one of our lives. Being young individuals, we […]
Life after university
For most third years, the university experience is drawing to a rapid close. We’re yet to reach the peak, with exams around the corner, but the sense of the end is obvious among us. For some people, university is simply another step along the path of life, which they’re ready to leave behind. Whereas for […]
Stranded en Paris!
After returning from an enjoyable visit at my parents house in France, I was due to fly to Holland to visit my aunt for another week away – anything to distract myself from my studies! I’m a very nervous flyer so it’s easy for my mind to jump from 0-100 within a matter of minutes. […]
Bonjour France!
This week, I’ve jetted off to the South-West of France to visit my parents briefly. Don’t get too jealous, it’s very grey – I didn’t even get to view the solar eclipse. Anyway, it’s quite refreshing to be out of an educational environment and relax in a peaceful home where there are no students quietly […]
Veggies for days!
As my time at Leicester draws to a close, I’ve started to look back on the city with nothing but adoration. Some of the novelties that I tended to ignore as a fresher, have now developed to become the aspects of Leicester that I love. If you’re a food lover then you would struggle to […]
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