Hey everyone, Personally, I'm a firm believer that if you want something to happen you need to work for it. Sitting around and complaining won't change anything, if you want change you have to take action. This can be applied in lots of ways. For example, changing the length/price of university courses so that students … Continue reading The Power of the Public
Politics
University is a Con: Here’s the Maths
Hey everyone, I'm currently at University in Southampton. Whilst I love Southampton and the people here - I can't help feeling that I'm being ripped off by my university course. So, I decided to do some digging. Before Christmas (term one of my course) I was at university 2 days a week. This consisted of … Continue reading University is a Con: Here’s the Maths
Gender stereotypes in schools
Hey everyone, I read a couple of articles this morning addressing some 'professionals' who have advised head teachers that they should not be addressing pupils as 'boys' and 'girls' because it causes stress. It was also said that terms such as 'girls' and 'ladies' would never be used by one of the professionals as it … Continue reading Gender stereotypes in schools
Post-Election Mourning
It is the morning after the election night here in the U.K., as it stands, Conservatives are in the Lead at 42% to Labour's 40% though neither party has enough for a majority. The Labour Party of course, targeted students and young people, encouraging them to come out and vote labour. 72% of young people … Continue reading Post-Election Mourning
The General Election 2k17
For those of us old enough to vote in the coming election (8th of June guys, don't miss it), this is a tough and confusing time. As a student, a teenager and a member of the United Kingdom, I have to say I have never felt so disappointed in British politics and its portrayal in … Continue reading The General Election 2k17
