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We all have a favourite song, movie, game or tv show, and we will engage with those platforms as often as possible. But when you've seen that movie 8 times and had that song on repeat just one too many times... and just like that it's old news. That is until we decided to do something … Continue reading remix

My Favourite Place In London : The Heron Tower

London oh London. You are not just another city, but your own country, your own ecosystem, buzzing with people, music, sound, buses, cars, towers, bridges and foxes. Last year, I was lucky enough to call London home. East London, so that makes me one tough girl. Whether it was getting to work, meeting friends, having … Continue reading My Favourite Place In London : The Heron Tower

1 New Friend Request

‘Hey, yea I’m from (insert country here).’ ‘Oh really? I want to go there one day.’ ‘Ah well add me and when you come hit me up.’ I’ve had this conversation so many times. And my facebook friends keep growing in number as you meet people from everywhere across the globe. There are so many … Continue reading 1 New Friend Request

Being a Stylish and Practical Traveller

Now that you've decided if you want to take a suitcase or backpack overseas on your big adventure, it's time to pack it! These items and words of advice are things that I wish people told me to take/not to take, so I hope that this is helpful. *Also note that this is more for … Continue reading Being a Stylish and Practical Traveller

Backpack or Suitcase?

Backpack or Suitcase? The age old question. Do you want to rock out the backpacker look or stroll elegantly and easily with a suitcase? Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and as someone who’s experienced both, I feel that I’ve got it down pat. I initially went over to London with a big suitcase. Suitcases … Continue reading Backpack or Suitcase?

The Adventures of a Worldly Addict

Travel completes me. I don’t know whether it’s the thrill of meeting new people, deciphering street names, tasting the local cuisine or wondering the back streets of the world, one cobblestone path after another. But whatever it is, it’s beautiful hand has captured my heart and spirit. So, where I have I been in this … Continue reading The Adventures of a Worldly Addict

A Girl in Many Worlds

Transmedia Storytelling is the communication of a story across various platforms such as movies, social media, comics, video games and books, each of which explore a unique part of the story. When all different stories from all different platforms are combined, we have a more detailed and thorough understanding of the text as a whole. … Continue reading A Girl in Many Worlds

The Power is in Your Hands

"One person can make a difference and every person should try." - John F. Kennedy  In the interconnected world of 'collective intelligence,' everyone has unique knowledge, ideas and concepts which they can use to develop an individual idea or improve another. "Once you start contributing and sharing and connecting with the work of those who … Continue reading The Power is in Your Hands

Looking Back to Move Forward

"The Media" These two simplistic yet extravagant words, evoke diverse emotions and reactions within individuals across the world. The denotations of the media are relatively basic - "the means of communication, such as radio and television, newspapers, andmagazines, that reach or influence people widely." However the connotations of the media are exponential. From political corruption, sexualisation of children, a mediated public sphere, mass communication, controversy, exploitation, heroes, the list goes on.  I … Continue reading Looking Back to Move Forward

So You Think Your Opinion Matters?

"Dance is a conversation between the body and soul." - Agnes de Mille Everyone is entitled to an opinion, thoughts and ideas about certain aspects of life. Some of these can be controversial, difficult to discuss or confront. The 'public sphere' allows us everyday people to acknowledge these issues from the safety of your home … Continue reading So You Think Your Opinion Matters?