When moving to university, one of the many things students bring with them is expectations, and often one of these expectations is that they’ll get along with the people they’ll be living with for the […]
Shanghai: a city of visible progression
During the months of July and August this year I interned in Shanghai, China. Although it wasn’t my first visit to the world’s most populous city, it highlighted quite how much the city has progressed […]
To The Bone: the troubling relationship between drastic weight loss and Anorexia
*Trigger warning: this article discusses eating disorders* I’ve written a lot about eating disorders, body issues and mental illness over the past two years, but I’ve found it difficult to put my contradictory feelings about […]
Montana: America’s Hidden Gem
Often overlooked for more cosmopolitan and well-known US destinations, the state of Montana is a hidden gem with plenty of beauty and charm for travelers to enjoy and explore. Spending the summer in southwest, Montana […]
Get lost
Though it may still be a while yet before you should start packing for University, may I suggest a small and inexpensive accessory that I think will be essential to making your year that much […]
The value of young adult literature, and why it transcends age boundaries
It’s summer. Which for most of us, means catching up on the things we miss out on during the academic year, like reading for leisure. I was recently scanning the Young Adult (YA) section of […]
Leeds Pride: why the celebration is vital to equality
I had never attended Leeds Pride until last Saturday, after meaning to visit the previous year but unfortunately being away for the weekend. This time, I grasped the opportunity with both hands. I’ll admit that […]
Dirty Martini to join Leeds’ cocktail scene
Dirty Martini is the latest name set to join the renowned Leeds nightlife scene, with a site acquisition in close proximity to Greek Street, one of the city centre’s busiest nightspots. The news comes as part […]
The Safari Diaries: Day 2
What people forget to tell you about Africa is that it gets cold there, too – colder than you would expect, especially out in the Savannah. That’s why at 6 a.m. on my second day in […]
“Beauty Without Bunnies”: Consumer Power and the Fall of Cult Beauty Brands
It’s 2017, and the scope of influence for public opinion is increasing by the day. Think about it. In the world of industry, success relies on the public. We’re a tangible force to be reckoned […]
LGBT+ Pride: A Celebration of Expression and Love
During high school, I never knew I was gay. It sounds ridiculous to say now, partially because I’d actually consider myself bisexual, but up until the age of 18 I had never really thought of […]
The Safari Diaries: Day 1
Ever since I was little, I have been fascinated by wildlife. When I was eight my mom bought a collection of National Geographic documentaries, each film focussed on a different animal, and I spent all […]