The reopening of outdoor hospitality was superb and personally, I relished the opportunity to not have to go on walk whilst sipping my coffee. But after a couple weeks, drinking a pint in the cold, […]
How to Deal with Rejection from your Dream Graduate Scheme
No one likes rejection. We don’t apply to jobs hoping for the worst. However, what is even worse is rejection from a job that you’ve been dreaming of for years. It seems everything you have […]
Reflecting on my Final Year
Graduates always seem to note writing their dissertation as one of the most memorable university experiences. Stressful and repetitive, yes: but memorable all the same. Working into the night in the library, many a coffee […]
Mental Health Awareness: So, you’re thinking about starting therapy?
First of all, it is important to remember that therapy isn’t a dirty word. Going to seek help is not a personal failure and is nothing to be ashamed of. In my opinion, if you’ve […]
Dragon Lady and Lotus Blossom: The Hyper-Sexualization of Asian Women
Following the grievous losses of the Antlanta spa shootings, the world was shocked by the killer’s statements. According to law enforcement, the domestic terrorist blamed his sex addiction for the horrendous crimes committed. He supposedly […]
The Positive Female Influencers you Should be Following
Our Instagram feeds have the power to change and influence our perceptions of not only ourselves, but the world that we live in; a world which is so often filled with internalised misogyny, racism and […]
‘Let’s Get Talking’: a committed ethic or an empty slogan?
In May 2019, CNN reported that we were at the beginning of a global mental health revolution. In January 2020, ITV launched a ‘mental wellness initiative’ labelled ‘Britain Get Talking’. Just over a year later, […]
The Best Vegan Easter Eggs on the Market 2021
Pretty much every supermarket sells some sort of dairy-free Easter eggs, but how do you select one if they’re not trademarked with popular brands? Here’s a few favourites so you can make sure your dairy-free […]
The Perfect Easter Bakes
For all you chocolate lovers out there, Easter is probably one of your favourite holidays of the year. For a good few months now, we have seen the supermarket shelves become increasingly flooded with sweet […]
Endometriosis: how raising awareness can improve diagnostic delay and mental health
As I reflect on Endometriosis Awareness month, I am always surprised about how little people know about a condition that affects around 200 million people worldwide – an equal amount to women suffering with diabetes. […]
Sarah Everard You Do Not Walk Alone
On the 3rd of March 2021, 33-year-old Sarah Everard walked home after leaving a friend’s house around 9pm. Sarah’s route home consisted of main roads, busy streets and well-lit paths, the typical thing young women […]
June 21st: do you feel the pressure to ‘look good’ post-lockdown?
Tw: discussions of weight Can you believe it has been a year since we last admired crazy Otley Run costumes? But the hiatus is finally set to end. The roadmap out of lockdown has been […]