During my three months in Amsterdam, I have explored great places and met greater people. Upon my arrival, I found the Dutch very intimidating. Impeccably styled and enviably educated; the Dutch proved that all they seemed were what they are - sophisticated; charming and intelligent. I encountered my first Dutch interaction when I was drafted into … Continue reading I’ve Moved to Amsterdam: An Update
Channel 4 Pop-Up: London HQ Experience Day
The alarm buzzed at five a.m. In my zombie-like state, I clicked snooze and came to at the edge of my bed. It was the day of the Channel 4 Experience Day in London. I had to get the train at 7:25am from Cardiff Central to Paddington Station. Blurry-eyed, I stumbled through my morning routine and … Continue reading Channel 4 Pop-Up: London HQ Experience Day
City Escape: Brighton
Following the SatNav, we descended upon Brighton under the night's sky. It was hilly. Something I wasn't expecting as all I knew of Brighton was the infamous Pier - which obviously is at sea level. We met my boyfriend - Aaron's - parents at an Air BnB in FiveWays; a village just a mile away … Continue reading City Escape: Brighton
Settling in as a Second Year Student
As the season changed from Summer to Autumn, I arrived back in Cardiff to begin my second year of University. I am living with Ellie and Benita, two friends I made last year at my halls; therefore, I couldn’t wait to get back to see them. I am living in Roath, an area of Cardiff … Continue reading Settling in as a Second Year Student
Top Tips for Freshers’
Yay! It's time for university! Whether you're a returning student to a naive newbie, here's your top tips for surviving Freshers' week. Be prepared to meet new and exciting people. Meeting new people is nerve-wracking. But remember, everybody is in the same boat. All types of people enrol at university, and it's important to be open-minded … Continue reading Top Tips for Freshers’
So Long Summer of Sixteen
The Summer of sixteen has finally come to an end. Goodbye to the short sleeved t-shirts and inappropriately short shorts. Hello to the chunky knit jumpers and wooly socks. The summer has been long. As a student, finishing at the beginning of June and having to last until the end of September on the debris … Continue reading So Long Summer of Sixteen
Grave Grades Require True Grit
Hooray! The dreaded exam period is over! The uni students know if they've passed their year, the A-Level students finally have some peace of mind and the GCSE students are planning their next course of action. If one were to describe me, I would come across as a rather successful young woman. Living away from … Continue reading Grave Grades Require True Grit
Channel 4 Pop-Up
On Thursday, the 18th of August I was invited to Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff to participate in 'My Kinda Future''s Pop-up day. In association with Channel 4 and 4Talent, the pop-up allowed 150 media starters to take part in workshops and lectures from industry professionals. I arrived at 8:15 am for enrolment. I was … Continue reading Channel 4 Pop-Up
Welsh Wayfarer
The dramatic scenery of West Wales cannot be matched. Angry waves continuously crash against the jagged rocks of the coastline. Every corner of West Wales is another story waiting to be discovered. And so, considering this, I packed my hiking boots and off I fled to ramble the lush country that I call my homeland. I … Continue reading Welsh Wayfarer