Over the Easter break, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to do work experience at three fantastic newspapers: the Coventry Telegraph, the Times and the Guardian. Here I am going to write a little about my experiences to give a brief overview of what I learned from the three weeks, if you’re interestedContinue reading “Sian hits the papers”
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Get involved with a new writing opportunity
*WRITING OPPORTUNITY* Looking for writers to help launch a new and innovative student website at Career Camel. Our vision is to show that going through the process of getting a career doesn’t have to be as boring and serious as everyone makes it out to be. Got the hump because you don’t know what toContinue reading “Get involved with a new writing opportunity”
The truth about student journalism
So if you’re a bit of a politico, keen on campus issues or just a genuinely nosey person, I’m guessing you pick up your student newspaper, or at least check out what is on its website every now and then. But do you ever wonder about the processes the publication actually goes through before itContinue reading “The truth about student journalism”
Day 1: Antigua, Guatemala
Here’s my first post to let you all know that I’ve made it! I’m in Guatemala, after three flights, a stupidly early start but luckily very few struggles along the way.
Day 0: Expecting the Unexpected
So tomorrow, I am going to embark on a number of things which I have never done before in my life. I am flying on a plane completely alone (three planes, in fact). I am visiting a region of the world I have never been to before. I am going backpacking!
Playing the time management game
When I decided that I would take an English Literature degree instead of a Journalism degree, I knew that I would be playing the time management game right from the very beginning.
My favourite April Fool’s Day jokes
Social media and newspaper websites have been going absolutely crazy today with April Fool’s Day jokes, and I had been attempting to avoid my computer until midday. Of course I was sucked in to have a laugh at some of the hoaxes online though – but luckily didn’t fall for any!
The importance of social media in journalism
Until I was well into my first term at university, I thought that Facebook was simply a distraction and an unwelcome form of procrastination. The same goes with Twitter – I only seemed to use it as a method for stalking a celebrity’s every move.
Sian Elvin 