Just over a year and a half ago now I started my placement year with Loud Mouth Media. From back in my school days I have never been certain about what I wanted to be when I grew up and now I am “technically” a grown up I’m still not entirely sure what my calling
Month: January 2018
We all know, and/or have visited, the Titanic Quarter in Belfast by now. Jam-packed with cameras, selfie sticks and groups from all over the world on a daily basis, Tourists flock to NI’s beloved Titanic Belfast every week. An iconic location next to the Titanic Slipways, Harland and Wolff, and Hamilton Graving Dock – the
Full-time placement or final year at uni? Which is more stressful? If you are anything like me, I worry before the issue has even occurred or before there is any need to worry. Whilst searching for ideas and a little inspiration I had no idea what to write my first blog post about… the first
What really gets me frustrated is the fact that the politicians up in Stormont are not doing their job. There is still no agreement between the parties, we have no First Minister or Deputy First Minister!! There is no one leading our country!! It confuses me how politicians can surpass deadlines and act like children.
Who knew that a placement with The Irish News could give you so much real responsibility? Not that I’m complaining I LOVED it and you will love it too when you start your placement. You’ll find when choosing placements that it’s not about the salary it’s about the experience and which business/ organisation will stand
The term ‘travel bug’ is something which I have discovered is very real. The moment you have the opportunity to wander aimlessly around a strange destination, is the moment you will be bitten. Is it the people you fall in love with? Or the fact you can do whatever you want, when you want? For
For most people, myself included, holidays are the highlight of the year. A lot of time and money goes in to planning and paying for the perfect get away to create experiences we will never forget. I’m extremely lucky that in the past couple of years I’ve had two of the best holidays I’ll probably
Although many people view Amsterdam as the ideal place for a mad weekend away, it is also suitable for a fun city break with friends or your other half! For my boyfriend’s 21st, I was getting fed up of looking up places to go and with the loan almost being non-existent at that stage, I
I have always wanted to travel around the world and see new and exciting places. However until this year I had only been to Spain, Liverpool and Blackpool not quite the exotic travels I had thought about. However, this year I visited Madrid, Liverpool and I even decided to go inter-railing. Much to my fathers
After finishing off a fantastic placement year at Smarts Communicate, I decided that I needed a big summer blowout before dedicating my life and soul to the Ulster University library for all that final year would entail. My best friend Jess and I booked to travel to Thailand and then Bali on a bit of