Serena Williams is undoubtedly a power house, and an incredible woman, and this advertisement for Nike just adds to my respect for her. As a sportswoman, she has had her fair share of stigma in the past over her passion for tennis - being called dramatic, crazy and hysterical. In this ad she calls out…
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My Mental Health Days
When it comes up to this time of the year, I can't help but remember back in 2017 when I was starting to really struggle at University. It got to the point where I couldn't leave the flat due to my paranoia that people were going to be looking at me and judging me. Then…
Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix
I have been looking forward to reading this ever since it was published, and I eventually got my hands on a copy. I fell in love with the first book so much, because of the creative writing and wonderful characters. This book just cemented how much I love Julie's writing, I think she's an incredible…
Hachette Inside Story
On Wednesday 14th November, I caught a 5:26am train down to London to take part in the Hachette Insight into Publishing today. When I got the email to say I was invited, I just couldn't believe it. Over 400 people had applied, and I was one of 60 to be chosen. At first I was…
Propaganda v Public Relations
Student Series #3 Today we had a really interesting debate on the different side of PR, having one side advocating the industry, and the other dismantling it. Both had some justifiable points, and were able to successfully get their point across; but what I found I was most passionate about was discussing the difference between…
Mental Health Awareness
Yesterday was Mental Health Awareness day, I didn't get chance to write anything to post on the day but I'm here now. I've got a few favourite quotes that I'd like to post on here. I would love to say that they help me out when I need it, and sometimes they do, but they…
Student Series 2 – The importance of choosing the right University
Back in 2016 I left home to go to Lancaster University. I had only just turned 18 and I thought I was ready for the world, and to try things on my own. It was this decision that I quickly realised was the most important one, and I hardly even focused on it. I just…
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