All posts tagged learning
Friends and loved ones of those experiencing mental health problems occupy the liminal space between within and without – so what do they have to say?
Parents, siblings, extended family, friends, co-workers and peers, all of these people matter in varying ways to individuals. They are our support networks. Without them, many of us would crumble, […]
For George Orwell to get published now he would have to flash his nipples on Love Island and Vera Wang would start promoting Pretty Little Thing on Instagram
Last summer, I found myself discussing the differences between fame and infamy (https://www.shoutoutuk.org/2017/09/11/shakespeare-wouldnt-make-now-hed-cbb-clothing-line-rep-fittea/). Essentially, I concluded that in the last decade there has been a rise and media takeover of […]
New Launch: Asian and Latin American Myths and Legends Cocktails
Fancy a cocktail with a backstory? Then have I got just the place for you! Instead of offering guests a cocktail menu of the classics, Avenue situated in St James […]
Year Abroad. Part 13: Bridging the Gap
New year, new semester. After a two-week baptism of fire in the French examination system, culminating in a gym furnished with 400 white plastic garden chairs, in which examiners answer […]
Excuse My French, Part 11: Au revoir Avignon!
The 17th of December marked my last day in Avignon. Despite the final few exams in the last week (because by this point we had simply stopped caring) we enjoyed […]
Excuse My French, Part 8: L’Expresso Strikes Back
Naturally, all it took for me to abandon the many reasons for missing a Tuesday night out at Espresso was the right text from the right person: “You out tonight?” […]
When Sex Education Actually Gets Better
A conversation which has always led to laughs and cringes is discussing with people the Sex Talk they either had at school or with their parents. You flash back to yourself in your early […]
QM Public Engagement and Enterprise Awards 2017 – 08.01.17
Award ceremonies can be an overlong, smug exercise in self-congratulation. Or an opportunity to celebrate hard work, excellence, and significant contributions. Last Tuesday evening in the gorgeous Octagon Room in […]