Since January’s guest writer week, where I spoke about my life with Cystic Fibrosis, I have been focusing on my music and I have released another single called ‘Moonlight Skaters’! As a songwriter, I have learnt that the work is continuous and I am always coming up with new … [Read more...] about How I wrote my single ‘Moonlight Skaters’
Guest Writer Week
Tulips and Daisies
I want to be like the girls, who take selfies, who post on socials twice daily. The girls who can wear whatever they may feel, whose makeup is perfect, whose hair smells of Daisies. I want to be the one making the rules up, my feelings won’t get hurt, if I smell of … [Read more...] about Tulips and Daisies
Through the lens of two U.S. mental health clinicians: A lockdown that unlocked emotions
It was as if we were on a train going at a hundred miles per hour and right before the train flew off a cliff, the emergency brake was pulled. It left many, including us, as two mental health professionals, shook, sad and confused, at times helpless seeing loved ones sick/dead, … [Read more...] about Through the lens of two U.S. mental health clinicians: A lockdown that unlocked emotions
Top Tips for Running for Student Office (from an ex-candidate)
Are you thinking of nominating yourself for student office, but not really sure where to start? I ran for President of the Students’ Union at York St. John University a few years ago and I used to work in the office at the Union helping with the Campaigns and Elections, so I know … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Running for Student Office (from an ex-candidate)
Turn your Curiosity into a Super-skill
It could be said that popular culture has made phrases like ‘Find your passion’ and ‘follow your passion’ synonymous with careers and the world of work. Although it may inspire some, it also overwhelms many, as it suggests that passion is a singular entity that we should be … [Read more...] about Turn your Curiosity into a Super-skill
Guide to a Perfect Personal Statement
Like most students, I was completely stumped when writing my university personal statement - I couldn't even decide on a subject, nevermind write thousands of characters about myself and said subject! But eventually - after a last-minute change of course - I'd finally got … [Read more...] about Guide to a Perfect Personal Statement
Day in the life of a Production Runner
Hi everyone! I'm Sarah Haslam, 23 and I work as a production runner. I graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with first-class honours in film and media production and from taking on any type of experience, I was given the opportunity to start this fantastic role! My … [Read more...] about Day in the life of a Production Runner
Dear Aspect: Tattoo Artist Edition
This weeks Dear Aspect is by tattoo artist, Jess Oxley, answering your questions all about tattoos! What's the strangest tattoo request you've had? I tattoo a lot of anime/Japanese folklore themed designs so I honestly don't get asked for anything too weird or unusual! … [Read more...] about Dear Aspect: Tattoo Artist Edition
Life with Endometriosis
Hello, my name is Natalie and I am 21 years old. I was diagnosed with something called Endometriosis at 18. Now I think a lot of you will be sat there thinking what on earth is that word I can't even say, but don't worry I'm here to tell you. Endometriosis is a chronic … [Read more...] about Life with Endometriosis
Living at home for university
It is usually perceived that the typical university experience is moving away from home, however, my university experience was different. When I applied for university I went through clearing, therefore when it came to looking into halls of residence there were no further spaces … [Read more...] about Living at home for university
For the Love of Tolkien
I didn’t discover Tolkien until much much later, and since then I have never stopped loving the world he conjured up. Much like many younger fans at the time, I didn’t know of J. R. R. Tolkien until Sir Peter Jackson transported me to this magical land called Middle-earth in … [Read more...] about For the Love of Tolkien
The H&M Scandal: How One Dress Divided The Drag Race Fandom
An opinion on the infamous scene from the perspective of a drag queen. The second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is well underway and with just a final four remaining (#TeamBimini), episode 5 must seem like a gay lifetime ago. The controversial moment that rocked the fandom … [Read more...] about The H&M Scandal: How One Dress Divided The Drag Race Fandom