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I am a recent graduate from England, meaning that I am now the proud possessor of a BA(joint hons) in Politics and American Studies.

I have just moved from the UK to Sicily, where I'm spending a year as an au pair before returning to England for my Master's

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Arts & Humanities > Language Learning Tips Tips for learning a foreign language: 2 of 43
Knowledge of a foreign language is an invaluable tool. It increases the ability to communicate with those around us, demonstrates an aptitude for learning, makes travels infinitely more manageable and widens employment prospects. However, the actual learning process may seem somewhat daunting at first. Here are some tips on a... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What are the top 10 foods that you like?: 3 of 56
Food is nearly always on my mind. I love everything about it; the shopping, preparation, cooking, and most of all eating. Many of my best memories have inevitably become linked to the foods that were present at the time, and when compiling this list, I became so nostalgic thinking about times gone by that I had real difficult... More..
Education > College Life Dorm life: How to be a good college roommate: 1 of 18
Sharing a room with a complete stranger is one of the hardest things that you'll have to do at college. It has the potential to cause more problems than you ever thought possible, and to turn your life outside of classes into a living hell. However, it can also be a hugely rewarding experience, and you may end up with a frien... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Allowing Turkey to be a part of the EU: 1 of 16
The question of Turkish membership of the European Union was first raised over twenty years ago. Since then it has become something of a hot potato and has been passed down the lines of European politicians, none of whom have been prepared to answer it. However Turkey is becoming understandably impatient with this European in... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values 10 things I love about the world I live in: 6 of 69
Here's a little selection of things that remind me why I love being alive.1. The CactusI love the resilience of cacti. My Christmas Cactus is about the only plant I've managed to keep alive for more than six months (apart from a basil plant which I sustained for a year, only to leave it behind when moving house). It seems to ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values 10 things I hate about the world we live in: 57 of 273
I have to admit that on the whole, I'm pretty glad to be alive. Nevertheless, there are a few things that I'm certain the world could do without. Here's my top ten.1. The Death PenaltyWhen a government decides that murder is illegal, it is saying that a human being does not have the right to decide when another person's life ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ending a relationship: 82 of 300
I'll walk alone; i always haveThrough the grim, dark corridors of educationThe festive feasts of celebrationThe untouched paths of explorationI had no need for conversationI'll keep my counsel, now, as thenMy thoughts come quietly, rest awhileAnd lose themselves along the mileThe beautiful, the dark and vileI have no need to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections on success, struggle, and happiness: 84 of 298
Can you hold the minds of the masses in the palm of your handAnd yet resist temptation to control or to command?Can you take pleasure in the company of friends and loved ones tooWithout depending on their presence; can you need only you?Can you learn the art of twisting, how to turn a truth to liesAnd knowing, never use your ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Parents: 23 of 69
You have given me life, breath and blood, and then named meYou have given me this world and all that awaits meNow will you teach me?When the sleek skinned serpent of the night comes to find meAnd with softly spoken lies and kind words beguiles meThen will you guide me?When the faceless nameless warriors come knocking to take ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Is the smoking ban in the UK oppressing people's rights: 3 of 9
In short, a definite no. This may come as a surprising answer from a hardened chain smoker. Indeed I find the ban irritating and inconvenient. However I cannot deny that it is a positive step and find the claim that it is a form of oppression nothing short of ridiculous.The term rights' is bandied about with little restraint ... More..